Free Press: Winter08

Change on the Horizon

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:49:40 -0800

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White Spaces Could Narrow Digital Divide

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:22:18 -0800

On Nov. 4, the FCC voted to approve the unlicensed use of “white spaces” — empty airwaves between television channels — to provide high-speed Internet access nationwide. This vote follows an exhaustive 18-month study that concluded new technology can use white spaces without harming adjacent TV signals.

Free Press Scores Major Victory for an Open Internet

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:20:20 -0800

On Aug. 1, the public won a historic victory for an open Internet. In a precedent-setting decision, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that Comcast must stop blocking Internet content.

Journalists Under Attack, Local Activist Fights Back

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:17:51 -0800

When St. Paul police launched a violent crackdown on journalists covering the Republican National Convention in September, Free Press needed an on-the-ground organizer to pressure city officials to drop the charges against the journalists. Free Press knew just the person to call: Nancy Doyle Brown of the Twin Cities Media Alliance.

Media Minutes Puts Media Reform on the Air

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:10:15 -0800

The best thing about Media Minutes, Free Press’ weekly radio program, is that it brings the message of media reform to a whole new audience: radio listeners.

InternetforEveryone.org Initiative Launched

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:01:08 -0800

High-speed Internet access — aka broadband — has transformed communications, inspired new technologies, engaged millions of people in civic affairs and fueled economic development.

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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:28:37 -0800

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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:25:13 -0800

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