0-(Kickoff Editorial) Press Freedom Is Everyone’s Freedom — Here’s Why It Matters

You’re not powerless. Every question, every meeting, every shared story helps defend your right to know

By: Melanie Plenda

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 715

Last Updated: 16 hours, 34 minutes ago

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There’s a story about a police protest in Chicago this week: federal agents deployed force, and journalists covering the scene say they were intentionally targeted, denied space to report, or even harmed while visibly credentialed (Politico, Oct. 7 2025).

This isn’t just a headline for big city dwellers. It’s a warning that the protections around journalism and public oversight, which we often take for granted, are fragile — even here at home. The right …

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