Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Contents:
The news you need to know -- Freedom and the First Amendment -- The fourth branch -- Freedom or safety? -- Limits and laws -- Not always free -- Problems in the United States -- True or fake? -- Worth fighting for.
Summary:
Freedom of the press is an issue that's often in the spotlight. Some people believe it's an essential part of a democracy, while others believe the press has too much freedom. Before readers can join in this debate about the press and the factors threatening its freedom, they need to know the facts about this topic.
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