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Dear John
If the Senate doesn’t act now to pass the PRESS Act before Trump takes office again we will face a world where journalists are silenced, their sources exposed, and investigative reporting is smothered under threats and court orders.
Trump’s animosity toward the press is no secret, he’s repeatedly called journalists the “enemy of the people,” a chilling phrase that echoes the rhetoric of authoritarian regimes. The PRESS Act is our best chance to protect the reporters we rely on to uncover the truth, hold power to account, and shine a light on corruption in government and beyond.
This isn’t just about journalists, it’s about safeguarding democracy itself. The PRESS Act would shield reporters from being forced to reveal their sources or surrender private communication records. This legislation ensures that whistleblowers, who risk everything to expose wrongdoing, have a secure channel to speak the truth.
The House has already passed this bill unanimously. The time for Senate action is now. Every day of delay is a win for those who want to erode press freedoms.
We cannot let fear, apathy, or partisan gridlock silence the voice of a free press. Sign and send a message demanding the Senate pass the PRESS Act now!
Without these protections, investigative journalism, the cornerstone of an informed electorate, will face unprecedented danger. Once silenced, regaining press freedoms will be an uphill battle in a political climate that grows more hostile to the truth every day.
Every senator who claims to value democracy must answer this call. They must recognize that a free and independent press is essential to the health of our nation.
The PRESS Act is a line in the sand against authoritarianism. We must protect those who defend our democracy and prevent Trump’s war on the press from escalating unchecked.
Silence is not an option, and delay is unacceptable. Don’t let the Senate jeopardize the truth. Demand they pass the PRESS Act today.
Together, we can ensure that journalists continue to have the tools and protections they need to report freely and fearlessly.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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