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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.

In March, Free Press staffers worked hard to transform journalism, combat online disinformation, expand affordable internet access and fight for racial justice.

Free & Open Internet
Internet Access
Platform Accountability
Communications Crisis in Puerto Rico
Future of Journalism
Media Accountability
Press Freedom

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