22min chapter

Power User with Taylor Lorenz cover image

The Right-Wing Plot to ‘Murder’ a Free Press

Power User with Taylor Lorenz

CHAPTER

Defamation Law and Media Vulnerability

This chapter explores the rise of a notorious law firm that specializes in defamation, highlighting its impact on journalists amid a politically charged anti-media sentiment. It discusses the legal tactics used to suppress critical reporting, particularly against independent journalists, and the existential threats they face from wealthy adversaries. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of anti-SLAPP laws, the ongoing struggles within journalism, and the implications of recent legal developments on media accountability and free speech.

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