The Media Equation: Where Freedom of the Press Is Muffled

China and Britain both underscore how transparency, however painful in the moment, allows democracy, business and the citizenry to thrive in the long run.

    



Editorial: British Press Freedom Under Threat

A chilling inquisition aimed at The Guardian over publishing leaks highlights how, unlike the United States, Britain has no constitutional guarantee of a free press.

    



Cameron Criticizes The Guardian for Publishing Secrets

In remarks before Parliament, Prime Minister David Cameron accused the newspaper of damaging national security by publishing material leaked by Edward J. Snowden.

    



British Newspaper Has Advantages in Battle With Government Over Secrets

The Guardian’s global presence means that some of the tactics that might intimidate other British journalists have less effect on it.