First Amendment Reporters
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 initiative has since expanded and today includes five 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
LA banned the N and C words from council meetings. Does the First Amendment allow that?
What are the First Amendment implications of the council’s decision?
What are the First Amendment implications of the council’s decision?