PRESS FREEDOM IN THE NEWS

The context behind the headlines.

STAND briefs help students track the forces shaping independent reporting, from local newsroom closures to threats against journalists worldwide.

01 · “Is Objectivity Still Worth Pursuing?” — Columbia Journalism Review — July 10, 2025

02 · “How to Earn Audience Trust: A Conversation with Joy Mayer” — Nieman Reports — April 18, 2025

03 · “The Press and American Democracy” — Knight First Amendment Institute — January 8, 2024