Violence Against Journalists Is a Threat to Democracy

Violence and threats against journalists have increased this year amid escalating political rhetoric, with reporters facing harassment, intimidation, and physical danger simply for doing their jobs. These attacks are not isolated — they are part of a broader effort to delegitimize the press and discourage accountability.

When journalists are targeted, the public loses access to information and power goes unchecked. A free press cannot function under threat, and democracy cannot function without a free press.

Add your name to demand protections for journalists and accountability for political rhetoric that puts the press in danger.