Press Freedom
Democratic partners condemn crackdown in Belarus
The United States and partner nations have sanctioned Belarusian officials in an effort to deter the regime's human rights violations.
Biden defends democratic values in talks with Russian President Putin
President Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva to discuss areas of cooperation and disagreement between the two countries.
A free press requires an open internet
Free expression on the internet is a human rights issue, and organizations such as Access Now and the Freedom Online Coalition are standing up for it.
Authoritarian regimes target journalists worldwide
Authoritarian regimes are harassing journalists beyond their borders, watchdog groups say. Learn how threats to press freedom span international boundaries.
A facade celebrating press freedom moves to Philadelphia
A stone tablet of the 45-word First Amendment is moving to Philadelphia, across from Independence Hall. Learn why and the message it sends to the world.
What is the White House Correspondents’ Association?
Most journalists covering the U.S. president and presidency belong to the White House Correspondents' Association. Learn how it began and why it matters.
U.S. calls on the Kremlin to end crackdown on press freedom
The United States is standing up for press freedom in Russia, where the Kremlin cracks down on reporters, independent newsrooms and opposition voices.
U.S., partners urge Burma’s military to release journalists
The United States and international partners are calling for the release of journalists and others unjustly detained in Burma after a military coup.
Report: Governments target critics during COVID-19
Authoritarian governments are using the COVID-19 pandemic to justify restrictions on speech and punishments against critics, Human Rights Watch says.