Walter Lippmann on the Importance of a Free Press

„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 LippmannWalter Lippmann explains why a free press is essential for democracy and government.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

Walter Lippmann emphasizes the essential role of a free press for a functioning democracy and government.


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Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

Quotation by William E. Borah on the importance of a free press and liberty of speech in democracyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"Without an unfettered press, without liberty of speech, all of the outward forms and structures of free institutions are a sham, a pretense — the sheerest mockery. If the press is not free; if speech is not independent and untrammeled; if the mind is shackled or made impotent through fear, it makes no difference under what form of government you live, you are a subject and not a citizen" William E. Borah
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Quotation by Vladimir Lenin about freedom of speech and press emphasizing ideas over weaponsCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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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
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Quote about freedom of the press by Paul SetheCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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""Freedom of the press is the freedom of two hundred rich people to spread their opinions. As the production of newspapers and magazines requires ever greater capital, the circle of people who publish press organs is becoming smaller and smaller. This makes our dependence ever greater and ever more dangerous. There are oases in the German press where the air of freedom still blows, but how many of my colleagues can say the same? Those who are rich are free. That's not from Karl Marx, but from Paul Sethe. Since journalists are not rich, they are not free either."" Paul Sethe
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