Decline Of US Press Freedom - MTC & Congressman Mark Pocan on Thom Hartmann Show
Channel: Mark Taylor-Canfield
Date: 2023-10-20

Mark Taylor-Canfield talks with Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin about the USA's decline in ranking on the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders. The US ranking dropped from 17th to 45th in the world in terms of press freedom. MTC presented information about the decline in ranking for a major international conference on journalism at The Hague. He also corresponded with United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Kahn on this issue. Her'e a link to his article at Truthout:

https://truthout.org/articles/media-monopolies-and-prosecution-of-assange-drive-drop-in-us-press-freedom-rank/

Mark's music video "Mother Freedom" is dedicated to people struggling for freedom & justice around the world:     
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Mark Taylor-Canfield's article at Truthout:
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MTC is an advocate for press freedom and serves as Executive Director for Democracy Watch News. He has briefed members of the US Congress on challenges to press freedom, and Mark has participated in international conferences on democracy and freedom of the press.  

MTC's April Fools Day Article At The Seattle Star:
"US Banned From Summit For Democracy"
https://www.seattlestar.net/2023/04/u...

MTC is sometimes referred to as the "Rock and Roll Journalist". He also performs original rock music with his band in Seattle. 

The United Nations has declared May 3rd World Press Freedom Day with major conferences and summits worldwide. MTC participated in some of these events, including a Summit For Democracy conference held at The Hague, Netherlands where Mark presented information on the decline of press freedom in the United States and the media monopolies that dominate the news media markets.

MTC is sometimes referred to as the "Rock and Roll Journalist". He also performs original rock music with his band in Seattle. 

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