How free is our freedom of the press?

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May 20, 2016 Today’s TED Talk How free is our freedom of the press? 05:13 minutes · TED2016 In the US, the press has a right to publish secret information the public needs to know, protected by the First Amendment. Government surveillance has made it increasingly more dangerous for whistleblowers, the source of virtually every important story about national security since 9/11, to share information. In this concise, informative talk, Freedom of the Press Foundation co-founder and TED Fellow Trevor Timm traces the recent history of government action against individuals who expose crime and injustice and advocates for technology that can help them do it safely and anonymously. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Depths of corruption Corruption manifests in many ways -- from money-laundering shell companies to bribes to broken electoral systems. These speakers look boldly at what's wrong, and offer bold ideas on what we can do about it. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 2:43:10 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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