History and Importance of a Free Press in America
A free society, especially one based on a Constitution like we have, requires that their citizens be able to read and understand, be curious enough to search out alternative opinions, come to their own conclusions about what they read in the press;
By Sherry Knight Rossiter —— Bio and Archives--February 16, 2026
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The history of “a free press” in America goes back to the 1700s when early newspapers and political writers faced strict censorship from British authorities. Since most of the colonists had come to America to enjoy freedom from British rule, such censorship was not welcomed, and many American patriots continued to write and publish despite threats from the Crown.
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