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Just like NATO’s Article 5, an attack on one journalist is an attack on all. News organizations unite here to defend press freedom. Follow and share your work

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Feb 19

American journalists are in a bind No one could've imagined a month ago! Reporters are being bounced out of the Pentagon the White House, Air Force One and other places. What should be done? Check out what former @wsj.com exec Jim Friedlich recommends #Journo5 www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

Amid intensifying assaults on the press, is it time for a 'NATO for news'? | Opinion

To protect the free press in America, we need to agree that "an attack on one is an attack on all."

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · 17d

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Why Is the Pentagon Afraid of the Press?

Pete Hegseth’s department is imposing restrictions that threaten to limit media scrutiny.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · 26d

ALERT: The chief executive of The New York Times has said the company will “not be cowed” by Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the newspaper and accused the US president of enacting an “anti-press playbook”. www.ft.com/content/a2b3...

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News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Aug 25

ALL journalists and supporters PLEASE share this! Hating it in silence, does not help! Be vocal! We must keep our pencils sharp and you minds sharper. In other words record this and remember it. www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...

Four journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say - latest

A Reuters cameraman and an Associated Press journalist were among those killed in the attack at Nasser Hospital.

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JJ Green @jjgreenjr.bsky.social · Aug 22

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ALERT: The Ancient Art of Political Distraction is exploding around the world. Here’s How to Fight Through It.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov showed up to the Alaska Summit wearing a USSR sweater. That is why I strongly urge you to read this...

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JJ Green @jjgreenjr.bsky.social · Aug 22

This has a CHILLING effect on Trump critics and is a window to see what’s likely to come!!! John Bolton home raided by FBI, former Trump advisor probed www.cnbc.com/2025/08/22/f...

FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump national security advisor

FBI Director Kash Patel tweeted “NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission" as agents searched the home of John Bolton in Bethesda, Maryland.

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JJ Green @jjgreenjr.bsky.social · Jun 27

Regardless of what’s being said, @jengriffinfnc.bsky.social is AN AMAZING JOURNALIST. PERIOD apnews.com/article/fox-... Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluation

Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluation

Less than a year ago, Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Griffin were colleagues at Fox News Channel. But on Thursday, as defense secretary, Hegseth attacked Pentagon reporter Griffin at a news conference.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Jun 18

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What Was Terry Moran Thinking?

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Jun 2

Very revealing development! www.mediaite.com/media/news/h... Tell all your journalist friends and supporters to join us

Barbara Starr Rips Pete Hegseth Press Crackdown on Fox News

Fox News invited a longtime CNN Pentagon correspondent on its air — who proceeded to rip Pete Hegseth for restricting press access to the Defense department.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Jun 2

This is really important… www.cnn.com/2025/05/31/m...

MAGA outlet’s Pentagon correspondent criticized Hegseth. And then she was fired, she says | CNN Business

Gabrielle Cuccia criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s crackdown on press access at the Pentagon. And then, she said, she was fired.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 28

And this is important too! www.cbsnews.com/video/bill-o... @60minutes.bsky.social @cbsnews.com

Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Minutes, resigns

In tonight’s Last Minute, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was executive producer of 60 Minutes.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 28

This is what we're concerned about! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/b...

‘60 Minutes’ Chief Resigns in Emotional Meeting: ‘The Company Is Done With Me’

The news program has faced mounting pressure from both President Trump and its corporate ownership at Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 19

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 18

Please read! www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

The threat to free speech in Germany

One of the freest countries in the world takes a hammer to its own reputation

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 10

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Burkina Faso: RSF calls for the release of journalists Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba

Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba, journalists and directors of the Association of Journalists of Burkina Faso (AJB), were arrested by individuals claiming to be from the intelligence service and take...

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 2

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 2

Another important piece.

JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 2

Please read…

JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Apr 2

This piece is important!

“The recent decision to dismantle the Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and other government media organizations is unfortunate.”

www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ma...

The critical role of Reagan’s truthful news in ending Soviet control

President Reagan believed in the power of communication. He aimed to inform a global audience about American values and find ways to provide truthful information and analysis to those denied access by...

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Mar 28

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Will Trump’s Gulf of America Power Trip Break the White House Press Corps?

The Associated Press had its day in court on Thursday, but free speech in this Presidency is already a big loser.

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Mar 23

THISAM is one of the top global organizations that promotes media literacy and trains young journalists. Join us in supporting them and help us here #JOURNO5 #NATO4NEWS to support every journalist everywhere, everyday. "An attack on one journalist is an attack on all".

JJ Green @jjgreenjr.bsky.social · Mar 23

THISAM will kick off its 9th session later this summer. joursummerschool.org. Among the SUPER presenters will be Aphrodite Salas. She is an energetic, very intelligent and engaging professor from Concordia University. concordia.ca/faculty/aphr... She explains one of their goals

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JOURNO5 @journo5.bsky.social · Mar 20

YOU absolutely have to read this.

Andrei Soldatov @andreisoldatov.bsky.social · Mar 20

Arsonist, Killer, Saboteur, Spy -- Irina Borogan and me about Russia's 2025 sabotage strategy, in Foreign Affairs

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