Press freedom ‘no longer a given’ in the US, says journalism nonprofit. Here’s why

Press freedom ‘no longer a given’ in the US, says journalism nonprofit. Here’s why

Freedom of the press is “no longer a given in the United States,” according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.The nonprofit organization, which promotes press freedom around the world, released a report titled “Alarm bells: Trump’s first 100 days ramp up fear for the press, democracy” in late April, in which it outlines concerns about the White House’s actions related to press freedom.CPJ normally waits about a year into any new presidenti…

USP World Press Freedom Day warnings over AI, legal reform and media safety

By Niko Ratumaimuri in Suva World Press Freedom Day is not just a celebration of the vital role journalism plays — it is also a moment to reflect on the pressures facing the profession and Pacific governments’ responsibility to protect it. This was one of the key messages delivered by two guest speakers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Journalism’s 2025 World Press Freedom Day celebrations this week, the UN Human Rights Adviser for …