First Amendment Reporters Initiative
Freedom Forum launched the First Amendment Reporters Initiative by partnering with Journalism Funding Partners in 2022 to create and staff a First Amendment beat at The Tennessean in Nashville. The First Amendment Reporters Initiative has since expanded and today includes five Freedom Forum First Amendment Reporters at USA TODAY Network publications: The Tennessean, Tallahassee Democrat, The Arizona Republic, The Indianapolis Star and USA TODAY.
The Initiative aims to boost awareness and understanding of the First Amendment — because for First Amendment freedoms to thrive, people need to know and value their rights. It brings the First Amendment to life through stories that show how these freedoms are exercised in real communities.
Learn more about the reporters and their work below.
Cate Charron
The Indianapolis Star
BrieAnna J. Frank
USA TODAY
Taylor Seely
The Arizona Republic
Stephany Matat
Tallahassee Democrat
Angele Latham
The Tennessean
Read the latest from our First Amendment reporters
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in classified document case
Here’s why advocacy groups are concerned.
Here’s why advocacy groups are concerned.
Sen. Mark Kelly vows to fight for First Amendment amid Pentagon threats
He says the Constitution is on his side. What do experts say?
He says the Constitution is on his side. What do experts say?
Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing. Editors say it’s censorship
Breaking down the controversy surrounding the Indiana University student newspaper.
Breaking down the controversy surrounding the Indiana University student newspaper.
Free speech is facing threats in the US and beyond. Here are the pressure points
Five First Amendment reporters explore the state of free speech.
Five First Amendment reporters explore the state of free speech.
Charlie Kirk’s death renews focus on the balance between free speech and safety
Experts discuss the balance between free speech and safety.
Experts discuss the balance between free speech and safety.
‘South Park’ keeps tying Trump to Satan. What to know about satire and the First Amendment
A look at the First Amendment implications of “South Park’s” criticism of Trump.
A look at the First Amendment implications of “South Park’s” criticism of Trump.