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Kirstin A. McCudden
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Vice President of Editorial, Freedom of the Press Foundation
New York
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By Kirstin A. McCudden Verified| Nieman Lab Verified “That’s right, but they never attack the same place twice. They were testing the fences for weaknesses, systematically. They remember.”— Robert Muldoon, game warden, Jurassic Park (1993)If we learned anything from the blockbuster film Jurassic Park, other than we all had a crush on Jeff Goldblum, it’s that threats thrive if given the right environment. In the 1993 movie, the very clever, very vicious velociraptors were kept within a giant electric fence.
By Kirstin A. McCudden Verified| Nieman Lab Verified “We’re on the cusp of federal protections with the PRESS Act.” We’re going to see permanent, federal protections for journalists and newsgathering. Here at Freedom of the Press Foundation, I oversee the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, the news site that systematically documents aggressions against journalists and news organizations in the United States, which means I see the myriad threats to press freedom and the First Amendment every day. I am not always a lot of fun at parties.
By Kirstin A. McCudden Verified| Nieman Lab Verified “That’s right, but they never attack the same place twice. They were testing the fences for weaknesses, systematically. They remember.”— Robert Muldoon, game warden, Jurassic Park (1993)If we learned anything from the blockbuster film Jurassic Park, other than we all had a crush on Jeff Goldblum, it’s that threats thrive if given the right environment. In the 1993 movie, the very clever, very vicious velociraptors were kept within a giant electric fence.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization established on December 17, 2012. Its mission is to protect and promote freedom of the press by supporting journalists and whistleblowers through various initiatives. FPF is a 501(c)3 organization, allowing for tax-deductible donations. FPF offers several key services, including SecureDrop, an open-source system for secure and anonymous communication between journalists and their sources, used by over 65 major news organizations worldwide. The foundation also provides digital security training for journalists and filmmakers, helping them safeguard their work and sources. Additionally, FPF maintains the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a database documenting press freedom violations in the United States, and engages in advocacy and legal support to defend the rights of journalists and whistleblowers. Prominent figures, including Edward Snowden, have been involved with FPF, highlighting its commitment to press freedom and digital rights.
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