Right-wing radio and TV hosts are parroting the Trump administration’s lies about COVID-19 — violating FCC rules that ban hoaxes on the public airwaves.
Getting and keeping people connected is a life-and-death issue right now. As part of this effort, reporters can play a crucial role in telling community stories.
Powerful media figures and companies are orchestrating disinformation campaigns and fueling racist narratives at the expense of the public’s health and safety.
This week, the Washington Post released a video that shows how Fox News downplayed the early weeks of the COVID-19 crisis. And Fox isn’t the only culprit.
There’s an urgent need for reform — especially in light of the Trump administration’s history of targeting activists and journalists who oppose its policies.
In powerful testimony before a House subcommittee, Free Press Action’s Joseph Torres called out the Trump FCC for neglecting Puerto Rico after the 2017 hurricanes.