According to The Constitution, the first amendment reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
The first amendment is so important to journalists because it allows them the freedom of speech and press; freedom to say what they want and have it published. Journalists may have freedom of speech and press, but there are some rules that they have to follow. For instance, journalism's first obligation is to the truth. Journalists cannot print anything that is a lie because it would be unethical. Next, its first loyalty is to the citizens. Journalists have to put their citizens first because they are the ones who will be reading the articles. They must also keep the news comprehensive and proportional. Journalists have to make sure that the readers will understand what they are writing. The news must strive to make the significant interesting, and relevant because no one wants to read a story that took place a month or a week ago because it isn't relevant. And no one wants to read a story that is boring.
All in all the first amendment is very important to journalists, but they must remember to keep to the rules and to not break them.
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