(Know Your News 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 9, 2026

Words: 699

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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During a police protest in Chigago last fall, 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). https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/07/chicago-protests-lawsuit-journalists-00596425

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 to a …

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