1. United States
2. Kan.
3. Letter

I'm writing to express my support for protecting journalistic freedom, particularly for Stars and Stripes, the Department of Defense's independent news o rganization. As a constituent, I believe it's crucial that journalists can report news without undue interference, ensuring transparency and accountability. I'm very concerned about recent comments from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell on X regarding Stars and Stripes. His tweets have raised questions about the administration's stance on press freedom within military journalism. I believe it's essential to ensure that officials respect the independence of Stars and Stripes and avoid actions that could be seen as intimidating or i nfluencing coverage. I urge you to advocate for policies safeguarding Stars and Stripes' editorial independence and ensuring its journalists can report freely.