Blog These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.
Blog These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.
Fighting for Techdirt and All Independent Media January 12, 2017 This vital outlet, which covers Net Neutrality, internet access and other issues, is in the fight of its life due to a baseless lawsuit. Press Freedom
Net Neutrality Foe Marsha Blackburn Just Got a Lot More Power January 10, 2017 The Tennessee rep is more concerned with protecting the profit margins of cable companies and Hollywood studios than she is about protecting you. Internet Access Net Neutrality
Facial-Recognition Technology Is Racially Biased December 21, 2016 While this technology potentially threatens the rights of everyone in America, a recent report uncovered damning racial biases within the systems. Privacy Surveillance
Gathering in Newark Explores Ways to Strengthen Local Media December 16, 2016 About 60 people came together at the News Voices: New Jersey event to break bread, share ideas, learn more about each other and build trust. News Voices
Racism Strands People on Wrong Side of Digital Divide December 13, 2016 A new Free Press report shows that the digital divide disproportionately impacts people of color of all incomes. Internet Access Media Consolidation
Activist Groups Urge Congress to Denounce Steve Bannon December 8, 2016 A coalition representing more than 1 million people urged congressional leaders to condemn Trump’s appointment of Steve Bannon as White House chief strategist. Media Accountability
How an FCC Auction Could Save Journalism December 6, 2016 Public-media stations have a historic opportunity to fund the kinds of media people need in New Jersey and beyond. News Voices Public Media
Tell the Media: Call the 'Alt-Right' What It Really Is December 1, 2016 Too many news outlets use the term “alt-right” without definition or context — and this trend helps normalize extremist groups. Media Accountability
What the Spectrum Auction Could Mean for Local Journalism November 29, 2016 The auction presents an opportunity to reverse a decades-long downward spiral in local news. News Voices
Resist. Rethink. Rebuild. November 15, 2016 At Free Press, we refuse to enable, legitimize or normalize Trump’s neo-fascist, racist, misogynist, xenophobic and dangerous actions. Free & Open Internet Media & Platform Accountability Future of Journalism Media Control Privacy & Surveillance