Tim builds on Free Press’ grassroots and policy work to promote universal access to open networks, challenge commercial media concentration and rethink the future of journalism. Before joining Free Press, Tim served as the vice president of business development for Globalvision New Media and the executive director of MediaChannel. He worked throughout Southeast Asia as an editor, reporter and award-winning photojournalist for the Associated Press, The New York Times, Time, Inc., and Australia Consolidated Press. His criticism, analysis and reporting on the media and media policy have been featured in USA Today, The Guardian, Time, MSNBC, Columbia Journalism Review, The Chicago Tribune, HuffPost, The Japan Times, The Jakarta Post, Al Ahram and dozens of other publications worldwide.
Expert Analysis
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News outlets need to report more on the rise of fascism in America, and they also need to reflect on their role in enabling Trump.
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All of Musk’s decisions have been wrong, with consequences that have undermined public discourse, imperiled democracy, and harmed people both at home and abroad.
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Companies like Comcast are willing to lie to stop the FCC from restoring the Net Neutrality rules. Let’s debunk the myths they’re circulating.
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CEO Linda Yaccarino sat down with CNBC’s Sara Eisen in an interview replete with outrageously dishonest and offensive claims about the Musk-owned platform.
News
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Experts will discuss upcoming FCC action on Title II and debunk the many broadband-industry myths about Net Neutrality and protecting internet users.
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The move will likely cause a spike in hate and harassment on the platform.
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Some advocates of the bargaining-code model “aren’t really giving a great deal of thought to what the future of journalism requires,” said Free Press’ Tim Karr.
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Bills like the JCPA are built on a shaky understanding of the economics of online media and news production.
From the Policy Library
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This Free Press Action policy guide documents ways that states can support local journalism.
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Free Press Action debunks the Fraternal Order of Police letter that's full of lies about FCC nominee Gigi Sohn.
Congressional Correspondence
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This analysis critiques a bill that lets media cartels collude — and explains the right way to foster public-interest journalism.
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The Change the Terms coalition sent a letter demanding that Facebook prevent the platform from being weaponized for lethal violence.
Stories
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From fighting electoral lies to confronting white supremacy, Free Press staffers have been keeping busy during a pivotal moment for our democracy.
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A View from the Field is a biweekly feature that highlights the efforts of Free Press’ team of organizers, advocates and leaders.
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Free Press has brought a Net Neutrality message to Times Square, placing a video spot on a 1,624-square-foot screen high above Broadway and 43rd Street.
