Activism

Will the FCC Chairman Protect the Internet?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:37 -0400

In April the courts handed control of the Internet to Comcast, AT&T and Verizon. The FCC can fix it by reasserting its authority, but so far FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has done nothing. Will he stand with the people or the corporations? Tell him to take action now.

July 2009 Media Reform Update with Josh Silver

mthompson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:51:59 -0400

From freeing the iPhone to waging the fight for low power FM radio, Free Press President and CEO Josh Silver updates you on what's happening in media reform in July 2009.

Media Reform Update from Josh Silver

mthompson — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:16:49 -0400

Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver gives a quick update on what's happening now in media reform -- from opening public radio airwaves, to broadband stimulus, to the upcoming media summit in Washington, D.C.

Net Neutrality: Your Truth

mthompson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:49:52 -0400

Independent media activists "TheN3twork" take a look at Net Neutrality and the future of the Internet. Learn more and take action at savetheinternet.com

Free Press Presents: 2008 in 100 Seconds

mthompson — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:29:12 -0500

From landmark victories for the open Internet to pushing media issues into the election spotlight, it's been quite a year for media reform -- and for Free Press. Help seize an historic opportunity in 2009 by making a contribution to the Free Press Action Fund.

Attack Ads: Bad for Democracy, Good for Big Media?

mthompson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:03:14 -0400

Attack ads may be bad news for our democracy — but Big Media companies are laughing all the way to the bank, raking in $3 billion in political ads this season.

Outside Debate, Hempstead Struggles

mthompson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:20:29 -0400

As a horde of journalists descends on Hempstead, NY, to cover the third and final presidential debate, the American News Project left the pack to hear from people outside of the media spotlight.

Welcome to the White Space

mthompson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:11:35 -0400

By harnessing the unused spectrum between TV channels, America can expand broadband access and bring new forms of entertainment and public safety applications to Americans.

Airwaves are Beautiful: An explanation of white spaces

mthompson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:09:14 -0400

From People's Production House, a history of America's airwaves -- from radio to television to cellular phones to wi-fi to the white spaces.

White Space Devices: A Better Way to Call

mthompson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:44:01 -0400

Abdulai Bah of the Community News Production Institute and People's Production House shows how "white spaces" devices can provide affordable Internet to people who don't have it -- and the impact that will have on their everyday lives.