freedom of the press
noun phrase
: the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government
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During Trump's first term, freedom of the press in the United States lurched downward, as did trust in media.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Newsmax has said the lawsuit represented a threat to freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Still, Harris is a candidate with more respect for the freedom of the press than her opponent.
—Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Arnault, who regularly meets centrist President Emmanuel Macron, has also been criticised for his attitude towards freedom of the press.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Newsmax has said the lawsuit represented a threat to freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Still, Harris is a candidate with more respect for the freedom of the press than her opponent.
—Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Arnault, who regularly meets centrist President Emmanuel Macron, has also been criticised for his attitude towards freedom of the press.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Freedom of the press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20the%20press. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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