(Know Your News 1) What the First Amendment really says about freedom of the press

While both the U.S. and state constitutions protect press freedom, there are signs of a growing threat to it

By: Daniel Sarch and Annmarie Timmins

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 1,097

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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The U.S. and New Hampshire constitutions protect press freedom. Here’s what that means: A news outlet can call out government corruption. A podcast host can share views you like — and abhor. And you can say in a Substack newsletter why you think the president, governor or any other politician is unfit for office.

The government may not like what it reads and hears, but the U.S. and all 50 state constitutions …

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