Democracy Pulse: Free press and political freedom
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04-Jun-2024
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated each year on May 3, is an important reminder that independent media is key to building informed and accountable societies.
The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center tracks freedom across the globe, and a free press is a key component of political and other rights linked to the democratic process.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/04/24
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