Support a Free and Independent Press

[lynnenne]

Reporters Without Borders urges Donald Trump to respect press freedom in the presidency

As a former journalist, I can attest to the advocacy work of Reporters Sans Frontieres. A free and independent press is essential to a functioning democracy and is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Trump promised during the campaign to

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[snogged]

Media suppression is not okay.

[lynnenne]

I find it terrifying, to be honest. And now he's got a former Breitbart guru as his senior White House strategist - a publication so vile it's nothing more than a propaganda platform for white supremacists. Outrageous.

[rahirah]

One of the things I've done is subscribe to the Washington Post and up my contribution to my local NPR station. We're really, really going to need an independent press in the years to come. :(

[lynnenne]

Ten thumbs up for you.