Independent Public-Interest Journalism

Documenting civil liberties, constitutional rights, and government accountability in the United States.

Lawful newsgathering protected by the First Amendment.

What Is Rights Retained

Rights Retained is an independent media publication dedicated to factual documentation and reporting on matters of public interest involving civil liberties, constitutional rights, and the exercise of government authority.

The publication observes, records, and publishes verifiable accounts of interactions, events, and conditions occurring in public spaces or involving public officials and publicly funded institutions.

Coverage is focused on transparency, accountability, and the preservation of individual rights within lawful public discourse.

Scope of Coverage

  • Public interactions involving government officials
  • Law enforcement conduct in public spaces
  • Public meetings and government facilities
  • Publicly funded institutions and entities
  • First Amendment activity and press access
  • Policies, procedures, and records affecting civil liberties

Press Activity & Legal Protections

Rights Retained engages in lawful newsgathering activities protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

All documentation is conducted in public or lawfully accessible spaces and is intended for informational, journalistic, and archival purposes.

Editorial Standards

Rights Retained prioritizes factual accuracy, primary-source documentation, and minimal editorialization.

Content is presented for public awareness and record-keeping and is not intended as advocacy, legal advice, or political persuasion.

Publication Information

  • Editorial Purpose & Press Declaration
  • Contact
  • Corrections & Clarifications

Rights Retained is an independent publication. Content reflects documented observations and publicly verifiable information available at the time of publication and does not constitute legal advice.