Coalition Urges Media to Address Authoritarian Threats to Democracy

Over three dozen civil-rights and journalism groups call for rigorous, transparent reporting on democracy's challenges.

The coalition emphasizes the need for accurate and unapologetic coverage of U.S. elections and democratic threats.
Media must prioritize public understanding over profit, rejecting soundbite-driven reporting.
Journalistic ethics alone are insufficient; media must adopt best practices to safeguard democracy.
The coalition's letter outlines six best practices for covering contentious times and maintaining information integrity.
Free Press and other signatories stress the importance of identifying and naming authoritarian rhetoric.