World Press Freedom Day

Reporters Without Borders have released their fifth annual worldwide index of press freedom. Four years ago, on the first list, the United States of America has was in 17^th place. Now, in 2006, they are tied for 53^rd place. China remains in the bottom few, and is now listed as 163^rd out of 168 countries. (In 2002, on Reporters Without Borders first list, USA was 17^th and China was 138^th, followed only by 139^th North Korea.)

You can download the 153 page 2006 report from their survey overview page.

I know I am wrestling more and more with the question of how much my children should know about what is happening in the world. When will I be ready for them to see the newspaper daily?