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Reporters without Borders (RSF) is a global organization that has defended the free press for 30 years. Its US-based affiliate was founded in 2004 to address a rising tide of anti-press sentiment in this country. The attacks that led to the establishment of the US chapter have have only intensified over the last two decades. In keeping with the Luce Foundation’s commitment to supporting democracy by investing in a vital and independent media sector, the democracy initiative invited RSF USA to submit a proposal in advance of the 2024 election. This grant will enable RSF USA to build a culture of respect for and trust in journalism. The organization will focus efforts on enlisting candidates in publicly supporting press freedom, reporting on press freedom in battleground states, and providing direct support to journalists who have been targeted.