First Amendment, Freedom, Local news, News Freedom

Journalists’ lament: PIO gatekeepers are deliberately blocking access to public officials

September 29, 2026 — 0 Comments

Democracy, First Amendment, Free speech, Freedom, Local news, News desert

Valley Public Radio overcomes Congress’ move to silence public radio in America

August 31, 2026 — 0 Comments

Academic Freedom, Democracy, First Amendment, Media Institute, Media Literacy, misinformation, News desert, News Freedom

Media Institute at Fresno State strengthens Central Valley’s journalism and creative workforce pipeline

August 31, 2026 — 0 Comments

First Amendment, Uncategorized

September brings public programs on the First Amendment and The New York Times’ reporting on Cesar Chavez

August 10, 2026 — 0 Comments

First Amendment

This is unacceptable. Madera County officials inadvertently reveal what their real attitude is about making public records available to journalists.

January 22, 2021 — 1 Comment

Democracy, First Amendment, News Freedom

Fresno State’s Media, Communications and Journalism Dept. issues statement supporting journalists, condemning Jan. 6 attack on our democracy

January 12, 2021 — 1 Comment

First Amendment, News Freedom, News Trends

I am angry that my journalism colleagues regularly face threats of violence while they work to bring you the news

January 9, 2021 — 2 Comments

First Amendment, News Freedom

Targeting journalists won’t stop them from reporting full story about protests over George Floyd’s death

June 1, 2020 — 2 Comments

First Amendment, Free speech

Fresno State Media Institute will celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with program on the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment

August 28, 2019 — 0 Comments

First Amendment, Freedom

On July 4, we celebrate our nation’s founding, and the freedoms that came with it

June 29, 2019 — 0 Comments