For today, links to five reports: from Politico, Kyiv Post, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (MEDIA 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 19  Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to publish certain info or lose access, by Jack Detsch | Politico  The Pentagon on Friday said reporters who cover the agency could access the building only if they agreed not to publish certain information, an unprecedented move that . . . READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Kyiv Post.

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What does free speech mean? Reported by David Folkenflik and Scott Simon | NPR  The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation’s people and press. But this week, that protection was tested. Click HERE later to listen and, still later, read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where does free speech go from here? Reported by Tamara Keith and Domenico Montanaro | NPR  Prominent members of the Trump administration are using their roles to push back on critics, what does this mean for free speech? Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where could the U.S. government restrict free speech? Reported by Ailsa Chang, Brianna Scott and Patrick Jarenwattananon | NPR  Chang speaks with University of Pennsylvania law professor Amanda Shanor about free speech protections in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. Click HERE to listen and read.

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