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Never before have we seen such a meaningful congressional investment in closing the digital divide.

In July, Free Press staffers fought online disinformation, fostered better community journalism and worked to make high-speed internet more affordable.

Lawmakers finally seem to be getting more concerned about the deepening crisis in local journalism. Here’s our look at the bills that have been proposed so far.

Coast to Coast AM, which is syndicated on 640 radio stations and reaches nearly 3 million weekly listeners, routinely spreads disinformation about COVID vaccines.

Today we celebrate the birthday of Ida B. Wells, who put her life on the line to investigate lynchings in America when white-owned media refused to tell these stories.

Here’s what happens when cable and phone companies are left to their own devices.

In June, Free Press staffers marked milestones in the fight for publicly funded journalism, media reparations and resilient communications networks in Puerto Rico.

A new report shows that the Trump FCC wasn’t transparent about its efforts to restore communications after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico.

In May, Free Press staffers marked the Tulsa Race Massacre, fought for equitable journalism and celebrated a milestone in the fight to close the digital divide.

The Civic Info Consortium announced its first round of grantees and could serve as a model for states seeking to revive local news in an era of rampant consolidation.