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These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.

252 bills in 45 states. That’s how many punitive anti-protest bills have been introduced since 2017.

Press Freedom
Privacy
Surveillance

We’ve been watching the news coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with anxiety, sadness — and frustration over the media’s failures to pierce the fog of war.

Free & Open Internet
Platform Accountability
Media Accountability
Media Reparations
Press Freedom
Diversity in Media Ownership

A conference exploring racial discrimination in the media was among the many events Free Press staff organized or participated in during the month of February.

Platform Accountability
Media Accountability
Future of Journalism
Media Reparations

There’s a troubling rush to do something to strike a blow against the tech companies. But not every solution being cooked up on Capitol Hill is a good one.

Free & Open Internet
Media & Platform Accountability
Platform Accountability
Future of Journalism

In December, two Free Press Action leaders testified before lawmakers in key tech hearings.

Platform Accountability
Future of Journalism
News Voices
Press Freedom

In November, Free Press staffers worked to protect democratic institutions, hold Facebook accountable and ensure journalism serves communities.

Platform Accountability
Future of Journalism
News Voices
Press Freedom