Heather leads the organization’s telecommunications campaigns, which include broadband access and affordability, Net Neutrality, network resiliency and prison-phone justice. She organizes a nationwide coalition of advocates fighting to protect the free and open internet and helps lead the Utility Justice Coalition, a network of nearly 1,000 public-interest groups working on the federal, state and local levels to ensure that people can access broadband, power and clean water. The coalition also works to ensure that those systems are equitable, just and can withstand the climate-change emergency.
Heather earned her B.A. in social thought and political economy and her master’s in public policy from University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Expert Analysis
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During Sohn’s third confirmation hearing, Cruz and other lawmakers lied about her record and did whatever they could to keep the FCC’s deadlock in place.
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The senseless delay in confirming Gigi Sohn has had severe consequences, especially for communities of color, low-income people and rural residents.
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Too many incarcerated people and their loved ones pay astronomical phone rates to stay connected. New legislation could finally bring relief.
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We're excited to share highlights of Free Press’ progress in the first 100 days since Biden took office.
News
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The FCC is seeking comment on how to interpret the Act’s language to ensure just and reasonable rates for incarcerated people trying to connect with loved ones.
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Sohn will be the first person who has had to endure three hearings for the position of FCC commissioner.
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Free Press Action calls on Senate leadership to stop delaying the confirmation of public-interest champion Gigi Sohn.
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The legislation supporting prison-phone reform will help families stay connected while saving them millions of dollars.
From the Policy Library
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Free Press Action urges a Massachusetts legislative committee to include the perspectives of media innovators and the public in proposed journalism commission.
Stories
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The Everett C. Parker Award recognizes an individual whose work embodies the principles and values of the public interest in telecommunications and the media.
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Team Internet is a decentralized grassroots campaign featuring nearly half a million activists.
