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We are thousands of members working to advance and advocate for a strong and responsible free press, and for your right to trustworthy news and information.
Together with our members from around the world we endeavor to contribute to healthy societies by fostering, supporting and incubating a sustainable, vibrant, and responsible free press.
We recognize that journalism producers and consumers are mutually dependent on one another, and the quality of the relationship between these groups is directly connected to the health of society.
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Statement on Government Targeting of JournalistsFourth Estate Executive Director W. Jeffrey Brown issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Government detaining, monitoring, and targeting journalists who are reporting ...
Fourth Estate to Launch Virtual Private Network (VPN) for MembersThe Fourth Estate to offer VPN access to all members and staff with a valid Fourth Estate member ID and password – at no charge.
Response to Supreme Court decision in Fourth Estate v. Wall-StreetToday, the Supreme Court issued a long awaited decision in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation v. Wall-Street.com and resolved a circuit court split and significant ...
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