Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

🏆 @rcfp.org was at the 2026 News + Documentary @theemmys.tv to celebrate public-interest reporting and the First Amendment! We spoke to @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social and filmmaker Sam Pollard about holding the powerful to account — and how free legal help can be essential for impactful journalism.

🏆 @rcfp.org is at the 2026 News + Documentary @theemmys.tv to celebrate the First Amendment and exceptional reporting! We spoke to @stephruhle.bsky.social and Mariana van Zeller about the threats facing America's free press — and why free legal services for journalists are more important than ever.

Journalists: Want to protect your communications with confidential sources? @rcfp.org attorney Jen Nelson shares 5️⃣ tips for reporters to keep in mind — from best practices around tech tools to secure ways of exchanging information.

@rcfp.org's 1A merch collection is limited-run, and all proceeds benefit our mission to provide free legal support to journalists and fight for their newsgathering rights. From tote bags to notebooks, get a piece and stand up for press freedom today: donate.rcfp.org/first-amendm...

‼️ @rcfp.org made its late-night debut yesterday when @jaketapper.bsky.social showed off some of our new First Amendment merch collection on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social! Get some of your own and support a free press below:

Want to show off your love of the First Amendment and support press freedom at the same time? Check out @rcfp.org's new 1A merch collection — available for a limited time! donate.rcfp.org/first-amendm...

“He devoted a huge amount of time, energy, resources, strategic thinking, and mentorship to helping to revitalize local news across the country.” Sarabeth Berman reflects on @theajp.bsky.social co-founder John Thornton, who was honored with a special tribute at #RCFPAwards25.

"When a lawyer like Brad steps up to fight for local journalism, he's fighting for the public," says @rcfp.org's Beth Soja. For providing no-cost support to journalists through ProJourn, McGuireWoods' Brad Kutrow was honored with the Pro Bono Service Award at #RCFPAwards25.

“Terry is a true New Orleanian,” says Quo Vadis Sylve Hollins. “He is the city.” With his deep connection to New Orleans, @veritenews.org’s Terry Baquet tells the city's authentic story through powerful journalism. We’re proud to honor him with the Local Champion Award at #RCFPAwards25.

“Having a First Amendment attorney has been critical in so much of what we do.” @kyoshino.bsky.social discusses why access to legal services can be so valuable to a news outlet like @thebaltimorebanner.com, winner of the Catalyst Award at #RCFPAwards25 for its impactful reporting.

@jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social proves that "you can be committed to the principles of press freedom [and] journalistic ethics, but also approach your work in an entirely large-hearted way," says @adriennelaf.bsky.social. We're proud to honor Jeffrey with the Career Achievement Award at #RCFPAwards25.

"I think her legacy is rooted in her unwavering belief in the values of journalism." US Agency for Global Media Deputy CEO Kelu Chao on Amanda Bennett, winner of #RCFPAwards25's Career Achievement Award.