National Newspaper Association
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Content for Member Papers
NNA provides its members with content to reprint or post to websites.
This content includes columns by directors and NNA member newspapers, Freedom Forum Institute's First Amendment columns/ editorials (available weekly) and more.
Speaking your mind, when free speech has consequences
Sep 15, 2017
Some people like Donald Trump, and say nice things about him.
Times-Palin Ruling Good for Free Speech, Press
Aug 31, 2017
So Sarah Palin does not get to move forward with a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for linking material on a Palin political website to shooting incidents targeting politicians.
'Freedom' Is Best Response to White Supremacy Hatemongers
Aug 15, 2017
Let them march in Charlottesville. Let them speak.
When Leaks Dry Up, We Turn to FOIA
Aug 4, 2017
When we talk about the importance of a free press, what we're really talking about is how important it is for the press to serve as a watchdog on the government. The highest responsibility of journalism ...
Survey: More Americans see less media bias — but why?
Jul 25, 2017
Attention you so-called "enemies of the people" and alleged purveyors of biased reporting: There's reason to think fewer people than last year might see you that way, despite the ongoing, politicized attacks ...
Still Going Strong After 225 Years: Our Love-Hate Relationship With the First Amendment
Jul 6, 2017
Common practice for liberals and conservatives now is to take turns calling each other enemies of the First Amendment. The results of this year's "State of the First Amendment" survey gave us the opportunity ...
Why protect speech we don't want to hear? We need to hear it
Jun 22, 2017
We periodically test and retest the limits of free speech — in effect, revisiting the legal and societal implications of that old childhood refrain, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words ...
NNA survey: Newspapers still top choice for local news
Jun 12, 2017
People prefer newspapers for their local news over TV and the internet, according to a survey conducted for the National Newspaper Association.
Trump's Use of Twitter Puts Him in Constitutional Hot Water
Jun 8, 2017
Twitter was an invaluable tool for candidate Donald Trump, allowing him to bypass traditional media channels and connect with a passionate base of followers. But as president, Trump's frequent use of Twitter ...
