In 2025, the World Press Freedom Index labeled the United States as “problematic” when it comes to press freedom and ranked us at No. 57, two places down from 2024 and 12 spots down from 2023. We can’t imagine that trend has any chance of reversing in 2026.
What we can guarantee: We’ll keep reporting without holding back. Yes, we’re concerned about press freedom in the US. The assaults on the press from the Trump administration pose a danger to reporters across the country. The defunding of public media was a canary in the coal mine for how the administration deals with independent media. And the FCC’s pronouncement that it will obey the whims of the administration threatens to build bigger media dynasties, destroy newsrooms, and censor broadcasters.
We know—you know—that accurate news and information is essential for democracy. It’s the only way you can be sure that you’re getting the real story and hearing it from voices on the ground. So we promise to keep pursuing the truth and amplifying it to you.
