Observed Signal · Sep 15, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Pew Research Center · Impact: 3.5/5
Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits
New report and quiz on press freedom published September 15, 2026. The report explores Americans' views on press freedom restrictions in the context of false information and national security.
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RSF: National Security Used Against Press Freedom
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published a report titled "National Security as a Weapon against Journalism" on 2026-07-08 documenting how national security laws are increasingly used worldwide to criminalize and repress journalists. RSF finds broadened application of security legislation, growing use of emergency or special courts, allegations of terrorism financing as a tool against media, and rising surveillance and transnational repression. The report cites individual cases (including journalists from the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, China, Hong Kong, France, Finland and Greece), highlights risks in both conflict zones and stable democracies, and issues ten recommendations to better protect press freedom—such as narrowly defining national security threats, protecting journalists during conflicts, preventing misuse of counter‑terrorism frameworks, and ensuring ordinary judicial processes are used.
SSRS News: Majority of Americans express 'fear and concern' about AI
The SSRS news page has been updated with new press releases and survey findings, including a CNN poll conducted by SSRS on Americans' fear and concern about AI, and other recent polls and studies.
Foreign Correspondents in China Report Increased Pressure
A new annual report by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China (FCCC) documents ongoing surveillance, intimidation and obstacles faced by foreign journalists working in China. In an FCCC survey, 94% of respondents said China’s working conditions for journalists usually do not meet international standards. Nearly two-thirds reported being hindered at least once by police or other authorities while reporting; 8% described rough treatment or physical violence. The report also says 77% of respondents experienced sources refusing or cancelling interviews for fear of speaking to foreign media. Pressure has increased since early 2026, particularly for coverage of Taiwan. The article cites the February expulsion of New York Times China correspondent Vivian Wang as an example. (Published 2026-07-13.)
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