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Biden's Legacy

Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe For Journalists

Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe For Journalists

Despite pronouncements, President Joe Biden's administration helped make the state of the free press more fragile
Kevin Gosztola Jan 18, 2025
Biden's Legacy: Fundamentally Changing Nothing For Whistleblowers

Biden's Legacy: Fundamentally Changing Nothing For Whistleblowers

Editor's Note: The following is the third in a series of articles on President Joe Biden's legacy when it comes to press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy. The series began in November, and the final article in the series will be published next week. When Joe
Kevin Gosztola Jan 8, 2025
Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

As with Obama and Trump, Biden gave the public little reason to trust the government when it invokes "state secrets" to stop court cases
Kevin Gosztola Dec 8, 2024
Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected.
Kevin Gosztola Nov 20, 2024

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