News

Anna M. Gomez kicked off a “First Amendment tour” to promote free speech and push back against the FCC’s sham investigations.

During the event in Los Angeles, Gomez took a forceful stance against government censorship and intimidation of U.S. media. 

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez launched the tour earlier this year in response to escalating federal encroachments on speech and editorial independence.

Any action the FTC undertakes here could easily travel down a slippery slope to censorship, and that seems to be the point.

“Carr is gleefully carrying out the president’s orders to roll back civil-rights protections and equal-opportunity gains at all costs,” said Free Press’ Matt Wood.

Verizon’s cowardly decision to modify or kill its diversity, equity and inclusion practices is the latest shameful episode in a litany of surrenders to appease our authoritarian president.

Gomez has spoken out as the U.S. president and his FCC chairman harass and bully news outlets that don’t toe the administration’s authoritarian line. 

The code of ethics highlights the need for balanced reporting that is transparent and representative of the communities covered.

“The bill would have a widespread chilling effect not only on nonprofit groups but on the millions of people across the United States who rely on these organizations,” said Free Press Action’s Jenna Ruddock.

The legislation would allow this or any other administration to accuse any nonprofit it dislikes of supporting terrorism.