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“While this restoration of funding is critical, the crisis facing news and information in New Jersey remains a significant and serious challenge for residents across the state,” says Free Press Action’s Mike Rispoli. 

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy for good government, and for the ability of federal agencies to stand up against the overreach and favoritism of this president or any other,” says Free Press’ Matt Wood. 

The Trump administration wants to deter any organizing efforts that effectively interrupt its agenda.

Chairman Carr believes he has the right to shake down media companies, censor broadcasters and punish newsrooms that won’t distort their coverage to placate Trump. 

Free Press again urged the FCC to abandon its efforts to silence the voices of the LGBTQ+ community.

Free Press’ Craig Aaron says the Justice Department approval of this deal has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger reviews we’ve ever seen.

The Justice Department approved the tie-up between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, but states can still sue to block it.

This announcement marks a meaningful step forward for public investment in local news — and is also a clear signal of how much work remains to serve California communities.

“This has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger-review processes we’ve ever seen,” Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron said in an interview with Democracy Now.

Counterspin discusses the crucial role of frontline reporting with Vanessa Maria Graber, senior director of journalism and media education at Free Press.