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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.

On the eve of the massacre’s 100th anniversary, it’s crucial to acknowledge the role the city’s newspapers played in this tragedy.

During the late 2010s, 21 rural Massachusetts towns voted to build their own fiber networks. A broken process from the Trump FCC nearly imperiled these networks.

This program is a huge opportunity for those who’ve been struggling to receive some long-overdue relief — and to make certain they can get and stay connected to the internet.

In April, Free Press staffers worked hard to combat hate and disinformation, challenge Big Tech and ensure that journalism truly serves communities of color.