freedom of the press theme
The oft desirable independence of the Fourth Estate, i.e. news and media, from undue influences by other branches of government is discussed. What counts as news, and should putative journalists be allowed to write and say whatever they choose in public forums?
5 total · 1 choice · 4 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: All the Presidents Men (1976) | choice | central to the story was the government's cover-up and the threat to journalistic integrity |
| bbf2x19 | minor | Sheridan and Delenn compared information distribution systems |
| movie: Beginning of the End (1957) | minor | Army officials confiscated journalist Audrey Aimes' camera and made her agree not to report on a missing town until she had their permission. |
| novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (1966) | minor | Prof was a staunch advocate of press freedom, and expressed some concern that the sentient computer Mike was too much controlling the news on Luna. |
| voy2x20 | minor | Janeway tried to discourage Neelix from pursuing the traitor and reporting on it |