Media Ethics and Law The Silence of the Public Servant: How ‘Gag Policies’ Are Eroding the First Amendment July 11, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy For journalists working on the beat, the phrase is as common as it is chilling: “I’m not allowed to talk to you.” What follows is usually a redirection to a…
Media Ethics and Law Champions of the First Amendment: Reporters Committee Announces 2026 Freedom of the Press Award Honorees July 5, 2026 Layla Zulfa NEW YORK CITY — In a climate where the boundaries of truth, transparency, and accountability are increasingly tested, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) has announced the…
Community Journalism Challenges The Constitutional Gray Zone: Are AI-Generated Drafts Protected by the First Amendment? July 1, 2026 Laily UPN In the modern newsroom, the integration of generative artificial intelligence has shifted from a novelty to a daily utility. Journalists are increasingly leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to summarize dense…
