Timothy Karr, Campaign Director
Timothy Karr manages all online initiatives -- including SavetheInternet.com, StopBigMedia.com and InternetforEveryone.org. Tim speaks and writes about the state of journalism and the future of the Internet. Before joining Free Press, Tim was executive director of MediaChannel.org and vice president of the Globalvision News Network. He has also worked extensively as an editor, reporter and photojournalist for the Associated Press, Time Inc., the New York Times and Australia Consolidated Press. Tim has been quoted in publications across the country and has been featured as a commentator on CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, NPR and ABC News Radio, among other places. He blogs for The Huffington Post and at MediaCitizen.
Recent press statements
Free Press Urges New York City Council to Support Open Internet
NEW YORK -- Testifying before the New York City Council today, Free Press delivered signatures from more than 4,000 New Yorkers calling for strong open Internet rules. The City Council is considering a resolution (712A-2007) urging the federal government to protect Net Neutrality.
Free Press Exposes Astroturf Groups
WASHINGTON -- Today, Free Press launched an online interactive tool to expose phony grassroots groups hired by big phone and cable companies to advance their political agenda.
Free Press Launches FreeMyPhone Campaign
WASHINGTON -- Today, Free Press launched FreeMyPhone, a campaign that calls on leaders in Washington to open up wireless networks and promote consumer choice.
In the news
New York Considers Resolution Backing Net Neutrality
John Eggerton,
Broadcasting & Cable
The New York City Council held a meeting on a resolution backing strong network neutrality principles. The resolution, which says the Internet is in jeopardy until such rules are approved, was co-sponsored by seven council members.
Comcast-NBC Mega Deal in the Works
Southern California Public Radio
Cable giant Comcast is one step closer to acquiring General Electric's NBC Universal. After weeks of negotiation, the two media giants have agreed to set the value of NBC Universal at 30 million dollars paving the way for the creation of one of the nation's largest media behemoths. Should there be some concern associated with allowing Comcast to own so much programming?
Net Neutrality Red Herrings, and How to Combat Them
Daily Kos
There will be a tremendous astroturfing campaign against both the current Net Neutrality legislation in Congress and the FCC's comment period during its Net Neutrality rulemaking process. There are a couple of things the Netroots community needs to do in response.
