Staying safe while covering news

Carlos Gonzales 2017, Wikipedia

US Journalists face war zone conditions at home (E & P )

U.S. Press Freedom Tracker  showed at least 32 detentions or arrests of journalists — all occurring while reporting on immigration action, and 90% occurring at demonstrations. Most detained journalists were released without charges or had the charges quickly dropped.  (Also) direct attacks on the press with tear gas, pepper balls and other less-lethal projectiles tripled in 2025.

The Committee to Protect Journalists has a long list of things you can do to keep safe.

 

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