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A strong democracy depends on media that inform and engage. Free Press is building a nationwide movement for media that serve the public interest. Through education, organizing and advocacy, Free Press promotes diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, hard-hitting journalism and universal access to communications.
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The Latest
Super PACs Tell Lies, but the Media Spread Them
May 17.2012
If you think presidential politics have gotten ugly, just wait.
With wealthy corporations and individuals spending billions of dollars to influence your vote, the real dirt is about to hit your TV screen like mud on a linen bed sheet.
Free Press: Comcast Should Eliminate Punitive Data Caps Altogether
May 17.2012
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Comcast announced plans to raise its data caps from 250 GB per month to 300 GB in some areas. The company said it would also impose new overage charges on customers who exceed those caps.
Verizon Dishes Up a Mobile Nightmare
May 17.2012
It’s been just about two years since Verizon announced it was planning to end unlimited data plans for smartphone users.
Community Broadband Kicks Comcast to the Curb
May 17.2012
True or false: The fastest broadband connections in the country come from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and other big telecom companies.
The answer: A big, fat FALSE. A new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) shows that local governments build the fastest, most innovative broadband networks in the country.
Free Press: Media General Station Sale Shows Failure of Runaway Media Consolidation
May 17.2012
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, media giant Media General announced that it would sell its 63 newspapers to Berkshire Hathaway for $142 million.
Take Action
Police have arrested journalists and activists around the country for the “crime” of trying to document political protests in public spaces.
A U.K. investigation concluded that Rupert Murdoch is “not fit to run an international company.” Tell Congress: Hold Murdoch to Account in the U.S.
A U.S. appeals court recently struck down a ban on political ads on public broadcasting. Tell PBS and NPR to reject political ads!
Our next National Conference for Media Reform will be held in Denver on April 5–7, 2013.
Please mark your calendar; we can't wait to see you in Colorado!
