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“A Reporter’s Fight for Public Records”

Distinguished Service to the First Amendment, honoring Edward Willis Scripps

Bloomberg News, 2026

Author(s): Jason Leopold

Jason Leopold of Bloomberg News demonstrates relentless skill in informing the public about government operations while shedding light on some of society’s darkest corners.

Honoring Edward Willis Scripps

E.W. Scripps is largely responsible for today’s free and independent press. In 1878, E.W. started his own newspaper in Cleveland designed to reach the greatest number of people by being affordable. Most importantly, it was completely independent, which left no party, cause, business or individual above criticism.