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The Changing Media Landscape and the 2024 Election

The Freedom of the Press and the Founders' Intent

The freedom of the press, as enshrined in the First Amendment, was not intended solely to protect journalists and media organizations. Rather, it was conceived as a freedom for the people - the right of individuals to publish and share their sentiments and opinions freely, without government interference.

James Madison's original proposed text for the First Amendment made this clear, stating that "the people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, to write, or to publish their sentiments." The freedom of the press was meant to safeguard the people's ability to inform and express themselves, not just the media's ability to report.