Press Freedom

• Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment
  Overview of the major exceptions to the First Amendment of the Constitution from the Congressional Research Service.
  
  
• Freedom of the Press
  An article outlining four essential roles that a free press serves: holding government leaders accountable to the people, publicizing issues that need attention, educating citizens so they can make informed decisions, and connecting people with each other in civil society.
  
  
• Issues of Democracy: A Free Press
  An examination of the significance of a free press in its broader context.
  
  
• Principles of Democracy: A Free Press
  How and why the press is free from limitations and government control in a democratic society.
  
  
• Freedom of Information Act Resource Guide
  An overview of the FOIA's exemptions, its law enforcement record exclusions, and its most important procedural aspects.
  
  
• Seeking Free and Responsible Media
  Electronic journal reports on the importance of free and responsible media in the U.S. democracy.
  
  
• Freedom Papers
  A series of seven papers that provide practical information, case studies, and sources of information on issues of democracy-building.