7. What is a "chilling effect" as it relates to freedom of the press?

A. Articles and news stories that go unpublished because people and/or publications are afraid of
a potential lawsuit or other punishment.
B. When someone is "cancelled" by the media.
C. People censoring their writing and speech because they want to be published by more outlets.
D. The lowering of temperatures due to climate change.

A. Articles and news stories that go unpublished because people and/or publications are afraid of a potential lawsuit or other punishment.