Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

A.J. Liebling

The Wayward Press

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Freedom of the press Media Power Politics Media criticism

Author

A.J. Liebling

Source

The Wayward Press

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1960 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Liebling, A. J. "The Wayward Press: Do You Belong in Journalism?" The New Yorker, 7 May 1960.

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