Journalism Policy
With journalism in America in crisis, Free Press is working to identify public policies that will foster and protect our free press. America needs smart policies that support newsgathering in the changing media landscape, spark innovation, ensure that our communities get the news and information they need and preserve the kind of journalism that sustains our democracy.
The policies we make over the next few years will determine whether we prop up failing business models or invest in the newsgathering we need. Free Press is exploring policy solutions to ensure the future of journalism and researching new models for media, including viable new online models and alternative sources of funding for the news.
The Latest Journalism Policy Updates
News Corp.’s Admission of Guilt Shouldn’t Fall on Deaf Ears in Washington
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, News Corp. admitted to British officials that “senior employees and directors” of the company’s British newspaper division, News Group Newspapers, knew about illegal phone hacking by News of the World staff “and sought to conceal it by deliberately deceiving investigators and destroying evidence.”
Free Press: FCC Ignores Public by Pushing Failed Ownership Policies
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed rules that would further weaken media ownership limits for local newspapers and broadcast stations. The agency's proposal is strikingly similar to one adopted in 2007 under former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin.
Public to FCC: We Don't Want More Media Consolidation
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, Free Press delivered a petition with more than 30,000 signatures to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski urging him to make the public, jobs, and journalism the top priorities in the agency's imminent review of media ownership rules.
Hundreds Gather to Protest Outside News Corp. Shareholders’ Meeting in L.A.
LOS ANGELES -- On Friday, hundreds of people gathered on the street outside News Corp.’s annual shareholders’ meeting to protest the media giant, which has been embroiled in a scandal over allegations of widespread phone hacking, bribery and extortion.
The loose affiliation of groups that demonstrated on Friday -- including Common Cause, OccupyLA, Free Press,
Free Press to Host 'Owning Our Airwaves: A Community Dialogue with Media Policymakers'
PITTSBURGH -- On Monday, Sept. 26, Free Press is hosting a community dialogue on the state of the media in Pittsburgh, Pa. featuring Rep. Mike Doyle and Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps.
