Society of Professional Journalists
California governor vetoes bill expanding media access to prisons
The governor said removing a prison's discretion in awarding news interviews with inmates had the potential to turn criminals into social media stars.
Iran arrests 28 journalists over coverage of woman’s death, protests
At least 28 journalists were arrested by police over their coverage of the death of an Iranian woman who died in police custody.
Media group asks governor to act as jailed reporters face Covid risks
A media advocacy group has sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to address a rapid increase in coronavirus infections at San Quentin state prison.