Blog

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

It should not take a mass murder or other acts of violence for communities of color to have their voices heard or their struggles seen.

Communications Crisis in Puerto Rico
Media Accountability
Media Reparations

Social-media CEOs have failed to protect their platforms’ users — but the Biden administration and Congress have a real opportunity to address hate and misinformation.

Free & Open Internet

The injustice and barriers getting in the way of people trying to stay connected are nearly identical to the injustices woven into our electrical grids.

Internet Access
Communications Crisis in Puerto Rico

Malkia-Devich Cyril and Joseph Torres gathered to unpack how the dominant media system harms Black lives — and considered the repair that might be possible.

Communications Crisis in Puerto Rico
Media Accountability
Future of Journalism
Diversity in Media Ownership

Two recent Free Press victories show the work it takes to turn ambitious ideas into policies and programs that will actually improve people’s lives.

Internet Access
News Voices

Maryland is on the cusp of implementing legislation that would impose a tax on in-state digital advertising — a move that could inspire other states to act.

Free & Open Internet

In February, Free Press worked hard to uplift Black stories, protect Black dissent, fight for affordable internet access and more.

Internet Access
Communications Crisis in Puerto Rico
Future of Journalism
News Voices
Media Consolidation
Surveillance