Tag: Red Press Initiative

NAJA calls on Haskell University to stop threatening student reporters, respect press freedom

October 26, 2020

The Native American Journalists Association calls on Haskell Indian Nations University president Ronald Graham to stop intimidating student journalists and respect press freedom. President Graham’s attempts to silence Jared Nally, the award-winning editor-in-chief at The Indian Leader, Haskell’s student newspaper, disrespects protected free speech and press freedom. NAJA demands Haskell officials take immediate action to … More NAJA calls on Haskell University to stop threatening student reporters, respect press freedom

NAJA condemns Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council denial of citizen free press vote

October 15, 2019

New proposed free press bill shows promise, but still raises concerns The Native American Journalists Association condemns the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council’s failure to pass strengthened free press protections for the tribe during the regular session, Sept. 28.  The proposed legislation, NCA 19-121, would have allowed tribal citizens to vote for free press protections … More NAJA condemns Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council denial of citizen free press vote

NAJA condemns repeal of Muscogee (Creek) free press act

November 9, 2018

The Native American Journalists Association condemns the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s repeal of the free press law and asks Muscogee (Creek) citizens to support an independent press free of government influence and censorship. On Thursday evening, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council voted 7-6 to repeal the tribe’s Free Press Act and move its award-winning independent … More NAJA condemns repeal of Muscogee (Creek) free press act

NAJA calls on the Muscogee (Creek) National Council to protect press freedom

November 8, 2018

The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) urges the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) to uphold press freedom for Mvskoke Media and vote against bill number NCA 18-180. Under NCA 18-180, Mvskoke Media would be removed as an independent agency and be placed under the MCN Department of Commerce, which is overseen by the Office of the … More NAJA calls on the Muscogee (Creek) National Council to protect press freedom