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Help keep Sarah Olson out of Jail!

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MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile GeneratorSarah Olson is a journalist who published an exclusive interview with Army 1st Lt. Ehren Watada, the highest-ranking member of the military to refuse to deploy to Iraq. Now, the Army wants Olson to be their witness in the lieutenant’s upcoming court martial. The Army is trying to turn speaking to the press into a crime — and wants to have a reporter participate in the prosecution of political speech.
Hauling journalists like Sarah Olson in front of a military court to testify against their sources silences debate, and creates a chilling effect on reporters willing to write the tough stories.Journalists should not have to deal with potential fines, legal bills and jail time for serving the public interest.
1. Write The Military and ask them to Drop the Subpoena of Sarah Olson .
2. Write Congress and Ask Them To Pass Federal Shield Laws .
3. Join the Coalition .
4. Tell Your Friends to Defend The Press .
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Video from "Defend The Press" Victory for Sarah Olson

Declaring Victory Press Conference - Feb 1, 2006 @ National Press Club     All Videos http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=DefendThePress  Link to full grouping of videos from Sarah Ols...
Posted by Defend The Press on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:20:00 PST

DefendThePress Declares Victory For Journalist Sarah Olson

DEFEND THE PRESS COALITION DECLARES VICTORY FOR JOURNALIST SARAH OLSONStatement From Sarah Olson & John Stauber in US v Watada Court-Martial Case   For Immediate Release:   Washington, ...
Posted by Defend The Press on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:21:00 PST

Defend The Press Gets Natl Press Club Support

The National Press Club, January 25, 2007 In a news release, "The National Press Club today announced its opposition to the U.S. Army's subpoenas of Oakland, CA, freelance journalist Sarah Olson and ...
Posted by Defend The Press on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:41:00 PST