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Tom Tiffany Campaign Bars Journal Sentinel Reporters From Event

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Tom Tiffany’s campaign barred Journal Sentinel reporters Mary Spicuzza and colleague from a September 24, 2026 event.
Campaign said it barred them because paper ran Tiffany stories and gave no criticism of his opponent.
Tiffany called Spicuzza a ‘liberal activist,’ said his policy demands balanced reporting and expects the ban to end by November 3.
A Journal Sentinel photographer entered, while executive editor Greg Borowski said the ban limits information access.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States (June 30 1971) affirmed the First Amendment’s protection against prior restraint on the Pentagon Papers, the press gained a strong watchdog role. On September 24 2026, Wisconsin GOP candidate Tom Tiffany barred Journal Sentinel reporters from his rally, reviving concerns that political actors may again curb media access.

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Story summary

Tom Tiffany’s campaign barred Journal Sentinel reporters Mary Spicuzza and colleague from a September 24, 2026 event.
Campaign said it barred them because paper ran Tiffany stories and gave no criticism of his opponent.
Tiffany called Spicuzza a ‘liberal activist,’ said his policy demands balanced reporting and expects the ban to end by November 3.
A Journal Sentinel photographer entered, while executive editor Greg Borowski said the ban limits information access.

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