What is a ‘free press?’

Components of a free press:

• Diversity of opinion/viewpoints (local/regional/national; business vs labor;
• Diversified ownership (among private, public, independent, non-profit, etc.)
• Transparency (including disclosure)
• Freedom to pursue any story (constraints may be political, financial, etc.)
• Accountability?

How free is the U.S. Press?

What is 'censorship?'

• Control of information
• By whom?
• How?
• Self-censorship
• Justifications used for censorship (e.g., WikiLeaks)
• Government, other external forces
• 'Passive' censorship--what is that??