U.S. local newspapers are dying at a rate of 2 per week. By 2025, a third of them will be gone. If you’re not convinced that’s a doomsday-level threat to democracy, read this state-by-state list of what local reporters uncovered in 2022. It’s a sample of what we stand to lose.

An important day for transparency in Maryland.

“It’s particularly disappointing to see such a significant rule change be pushed through during the holiday season on an ‘emergency basis’ when there really is no emergency at all,” said Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's Jennifer Nelson. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/…

🧾As Tyre Nichols' family, Memphis citizens, the Black community & nation cope with his tragic murder, footage of the horrific death will be released soon. NABJ extends condolences to the family & offers this guidance to newsrooms, members & colleagues: bit.ly/NABJGuidance

Committee to Protect Journalists This guide from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press covers journalists’ rights while reporting on protests and unrest. Journalists with additional questions or in need of assistance finding a lawyer should contact their hotline at 800-336-4243. rcfp.org/resources/poli…

Being a reporter, I never wanted to make myself the story. But this time, I thought there’s more at stake than myself. I think about the community I represent, and who might find the governor’s comment hurtful. A thread:

.Josie Huang put it best: “This settlement upholds the rights of journalists and helps ensure that what happened to me won’t happen to other reporters.” Very proud of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press attorneys’ work with Gibson Dunn on Josie’s behalf to get this result.

Check out the latest episode of #BehindTheLensPodcast🎙️ ! This week, we're joined by Jen Nelson from the Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press and Marta Jewson of Lens. 🗣️ : Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press & @MartaJewson Get the full story by clicking the link below buff.ly/3wuSLcD

Victory in Indiana! In Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's case on behalf of a media coalition, a federal court just blocked enforcement of the state's police buffer law, which makes it a crime to get within 25 feet of an officer without their permission documentcloud.org/documents/2517…

I want to talk about local news. Until last Wednesday, I was a staff reporter at the weekly newspaper in Asheville. (I quit earlier in the month to focus on freelancing.)

The Election Legal Guide by @RCFP provides an overview of legal issues that journalists may face while reporting on the 2024 election cycle. rcfp.org/resources/elec…

To help support journalists in the final stretch of #election2024 coverage, we asked Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's Jennifer Nelson & @ByChrisYoung for a primer on journalists’ rights at the polls. Check out their tips and resources: pressclubinstitute.org/2024/10/31/cov…

How to protect the press and police this election — Given the threat of mass protests and violence in the streets, the lines of communication between the two need to be expanded. New The Boston Globe op-ed with Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's Bruce D. Brown. bostonglobe.com/2024/11/04/opi…

Journalists covering #Election2024: If you have legal questions or encounter legal obstacles in your reporting, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press can help you handle any challenge while covering elections at all levels. Here's an #ElectionDay thread highlighting our free resources👇

Covering a protest or mass demonstration? We have a guide that explains how to stay safe and avoid arrest while reporting on these volatile events: rcfp.org/resources/poli… It's also available as a concise tip-sheet: rcfp.org/wp-content/upl…

Access all of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's free legal resources at our election hub—a one-stop shop for journalists to better understand their legal rights and more fully report on the election process. Keep this page handy to have our guides + info just a couple clicks away: rcfp.org/election-2024-…

Attending Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival & Symp this week? Don't miss Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's Jennifer Nelson co-lead a workshop focused on how documentary filmmakers can work successfully and safely with whistleblowers. 🗓️ Nov. 9, 12:45pm ET 📍 Washington, D.C. Details: dxfest.com/conference/wor…

“Excluding the Associated Press from access to White House events on the express basis of its editorial viewpoint violates the First Amendment,” Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press argues in a new friend-of-the-court brief in support of the The Associated Press’s lawsuit against White House officials. rcfp.org/briefs-comment…