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SPJ celebrates release of American journalist Danny Fenster from Myanmar prison

More SPJ News:
– SPJ calls for reverse sentence for US journalist Fenster
– SPJ urges charges dropped against Ehrlich

Legal Defense Fund in action: Your donations at work

Action speaks louder than words. See where your donation dollars go and read about the services the Legal Defense Fund has provided to journalists everywhere.

The Whistleblower Project

The Society of Professional Journalists and the Government Accountability Project have teamed up with several other whistleblowing and media organizations to inform journalists on how they can safely work with whistleblowers, and have created a comprehensive case for why those brave workers who risk everything should be praised and better protected.

Quill:

Let’s work together to protect student journalism

More from Quill:
– Meet the victims of violence against journalists
– Student journalists wave a warning flag
– When journalists aren’t trusted, corruption often follows

Public information officers

Who they are, why they're a problem for journalists and the public, and what we're doing about it.

Related: Case studies: Seven attempts by PIOs to stymie journalism

SPJ Leak Seeker: Share information with reputable news media

Many reputable news organizations offer secure pathways for people wanting to leak information, and SPJ is building a list to help facilitate the effort.

Find FOI near you

Get in touch with the Sunshine chair or chairs in your state and find FOI Centers, quotable sources, resources and more.

Get in touch with the Sunshine chair or chairs in your state and find FOI Centers, quotable sources, resources and more.

Related Links:
— Project Sunshine
— SPJ Local Connection: Find SPJ leaders in your area
— Quill: Stories About FOI
— More FOI Resources

First Amendment Forever Fund

It isn’t getting any easier to fight for press freedom. It’s getting worse. The Forever Fund is a sustained war chest to guarantee someone is always fighting for press freedom. If we don’t do it, who will?

Legal Defense Fund

The Society's Legal Defense Fund provides journalists with legal or direct financial assistance. SPJ collects and distributes contributions for aiding journalists in defending the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

SPJ’s Campus Access Center

Whether it’s a campus chapter, student media outlet or individual, SPJ is here to offer advice, training and up-to-date information on important freedom of information decisions.

The Society of Professional Journalists is here to support student journalists nationwide as they begin to mold their careers. Whether it’s a campus chapter, student media outlet or individual, SPJ is here to offer advice, training and up-to-date information on important freedom of information decisions.

Follow this link for resources that can help you and your chapter regarding freedom of information news and education.

SMACK: Student Media Aid, Cash & Know-how

Has your student media been censored or threatened? We want to know. We want to help. Read on to find out how SPJ defends student journalists.

– SMACK Home
– J Team: Smack some sense into your censors
– Bayonet Awards: Recognizing the nation's edgiest student journalists
– News: College Media Watchdog

 

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