News Voices Updates

ATLANTIC CITY — News Voices: New Jersey is bringing together local residents, journalists, media makers, activists and others in Atlantic City for a community discussion about the media on Dec. 8. The event, “My Atlantic City,” will allow journalists to hear firsthand from residents about what life is really like in the city.

NEW BRUNSWICK — News Voices: New Jersey is bringing together community members, journalists, media makers, activists and others in New Brunswick on Nov. 11. The three-hour forum is an opportunity to brainstorm about the future of local journalism and its role in our communities.

WASHINGTON -- According to news reports, the Koch brothers are no longer pursuing a possible deal to purchase eight Tribune Company newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday evening, Free Press and other groups filed a petition at the Federal Communications Commission to deny Gannett’s acquisition of TV station owner Belo.

WASHINGTON — Last week, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the Koch brothers confirmed their interest in buying newspapers around the United States.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, May 29, as part of a national day of action, Free Press, local activists and members of the Coalition to Save Our News will join together to protest the potential sale of Tribune Co. newspapers to the Koch brothers.

DENVER — On Saturday, the National Conference for Media Reform — the nation's largest event devoted to issues of media, technology and democracy — continues into its second day at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, Free Press delivered a petition with more than 30,000 signatures to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski urging him to make the public, jobs and journalism the top priorities in the agency's imminent review of media-ownership rules.