Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Los Angeles Press Club invite you to join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of World Press Freedom Day.
The event runs from 2-4 p.m., featuring insights from experts on the state of press freedom — including major developments both foreign and domestic.
RSF North America Director Clayton Weimers will present on his organization’s annual World Press Freedom Index, with the latest edition published just before the event.
Expert speakers include:
Georgia Fort – The 3-time Emmy-winning journalist has been a pioneering force in Minnesota. She captured the nation’s attention when federal agents arrested her at home in retaliation for covering an ICE protest, and now she’s casting a light on press freedom nationwide.
Mariel Garza – A former LAPC board member and leader in the local journalism community, she’s been an editor for opinion pages across the state — and resigned from the LA Times after the paper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s presidential endorsement.
Lucas Shaw – Overseeing media and entertainment coverage for Bloomberg News in Los Angeles, he also pens the award-winning Screentime newsletter. Covering the intersection of Hollywood and Silicon Valley gives him an insider view of corporate media ownership.
Peter Bibring – An experienced attorney and champion of the First Amendment, he represents the LAPC and individual journalists in several landmark cases. He’s won federal injunctions against both DHS (ICE, Border Patrol) and LAPD to protect the ability of the press to do their jobs.
A social hour will follow at 4 p.m., including bites from a classic LA taco truck.
The entire afternoon is free thanks to generous support from the Golden Globe Foundation — but space is limited. Please make sure to RSVP!
The Los Angeles Press Club is hosting with free parking on-site at 2535 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Questions? Email info@lapressclub.org.
