Freedom of the Press Foundation

“We should be skeptical of claims that leaks cause harm and of broad leak investigations that can lead to the surveillance of journalists and sources and the chilling of reporting.”

Freedom of the Press Foundation · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08

The Freedom of the Press Foundation urges skepticism toward claims that leaks cause harm and warns that broad leak investigations can chill reporting.

“Without leaks, we’d be left in the dark about vital information involving government, corporations, and powerful individuals, who often act in secret,”

Freedom of the Press Foundation · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08

The Freedom of the Press Foundation notes that leaks shed light on vital information involving government, corporations, and powerful individuals who act in secret.