Press Freedom and Its Importance

Stewart Alsop was an American journalist and war veteran.

This statement emphasizes the important role of press freedom as a guardian of democracy.

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Stewart Alsop (1914–1974) was an American journalist who also served in World War II. He served in both the British and U.S. armies, was awarded the Croix de guerre, and was known for his work in intelligence services.

Quotation by Vladimir Lenin about freedom of speech and press emphasizing ideas over weapons

8. July 2023

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"Why should freedom of speech and freedom of press be allowed? Why should a government which is doing what it believes to be right allow itself to be criticized? It would not allow opposition by lethal weapons. Ideas are much more fatal things than guns. Why should any man be allowed to buy a printing press and disseminate pernicious opinions calculated to embarrass the government?" Vladimir Lenin

Quote image featuring Walter Lippmann on the importance of a free press

7. July 2019

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"A free press is not a privilege but an organic necessity in a great society. Without criticism and reliable and intelligent reporting, the government cannot govern. For there is no adequate way in which it can keep itself informed about what the people of the country are thinking and doing and wanting." Walter Lippmann