Why a free, independent press is utterly essential
At its core, journalism is about exposing the truth and standing up to authority. Often, this can lead a newspaper to the High Court
Earlier this month, more than 300 media outlets in the United States launched a campaign to counter US president Donald Trump’s attacks on the media and promote a free press. Anyone wanting to know why a free, independent press matters need not look beyond Ireland.
Last April, Independent News & Media (INM) confirmed to some of its employees and others that there was a risk their data had been “put at risk of ...