Freedom of the Press - 9781482470314

Freedom of the press, those people and organizations who report the news, is guaranteed in the First Amendment. It’s a cornerstone of democracy. Without a free press fact-checking, analyzing, and discussing the government, for example, citizens would be less likely to know the actions of their government representatives. Freedom of the press isn’t a reality in all nations. People suffer without this right. This beneficial book explores freedom of the press as part of the Bill of Rights, including how it has been tested and interpreted by the law over time. Readers will appreciate the accessible explanations as well as the fact boxes and photographs that correlate with the text.