200 Journalists Applaud the Internet Archive's Role in Preserving Public Record
Over 200 journalists have expressed strong support for the Internet Archive's role in preserving digital history and news content. They emphasize its critical function in fact-checking, research, and holding institutions accountable by maintaining records of web content that might otherwise be altered or lost. The endorsement comes amid growing uncertainty about whether major media outlets will continue to permit archiving by the Wayback Machine.
- ▪The Internet Archive is widely used by journalists for fact-checking and preserving historical versions of websites, government documents, and news articles.
- ▪Several journalists described the Archive as essential for investigative reporting, particularly when tracking changes in public statements by institutions or political groups.
- ▪Rachel Maddow, Annalee Newitz, and other prominent journalists highlighted their daily reliance on the Archive for research, writing, and verifying digital content.
- ▪One journalist used the Wayback Machine to prove a police department altered a press release and falsely accused her of misinformation.
- ▪Signatories argue that digital preservation is as vital as physical archives and must be protected against censorship or restricted access.
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200 Journalists Applaud the Internet Archive’s Role In Preserving the Public Record Journalists are thanking the Internet Archive for their respectful preservation of news and history and for being an important resource for journalists. This letter is coming at a time where many major media outlets are questioning whether to allow the Wayback Machine to continue to preserve journalism. Journalists: Sign the Letter What Journalist-Signatories are Saying Read more + “The Internet Archive is a national treasure. I use it daily, and have for many, many years.
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