Baron no longer is confident a free press can endure, but he won’t declare war on Trump and clings to optimism
Martin Baron no longer takes for granted that the “rule of law will prevail” or that “a free press will……
Author: William Freivogel
News analysis: Freedom to read is in peril
Glennis Woosley, second from left holding a camera, was active in the student group from the high school that tried to persuade the school board not to ban books. She is pictured with students from Civitas, a civic engagement group in St. Louis, who traveled to Nixa to discuss students free speech rights and engagement to find common ground. Woosley is now editor of the Nixa student magazine. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie L Gavin)
News Analysis: ‘This is not normal’: First Amendment faces extraordinary pressures in the wake of Kirk assassination
Hunter Mays and Elijah Dickerson hold American flags in the air during an evening candlelight vigil held for Charlie Kirk Sept 14, 2025 in Marion, Illinois. (Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto)
News Analysis: The First Amendment is for everyone — equally
This project is supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. The First Amendment protects everyone’s freedom — Nazis, Klansmen,……
News Analysis: Big institutions retreat from First Amendment fight
This project is supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Media, universities and law groups forgo legal challenges as……