When ‘national security’ is code for ‘bury the truth’

Dear Friend of Press Freedom: Without whistleblowers, the reality of the war in Iran would stay hidden. The Trump administration is trying to silence those voices — and they want to force the press to help. Read on for how to stop them, and more of this week’s most important press freedom news. ‘National security’ is code for ‘bury the truth’ On Monday, The Wall Street Journal revealed that the Department of Justice sent grand jury subpoenas to the paper, demanding records of its journalists related to reporting about the lead-up to the Iran war. Other media outlets have received similar demands. Thankfully, the Journal has said it intends to fight back. “The government’s investigation of The Wall Street Journal has nothing to do with ‘national security,’” said Freedom of the Press Founda…