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The FCC’s unprecedented moves to grease the skids for this terrible merger are something we simply can’t let stand. 

Rodríguez had been in ICE custody under deplorable conditions, despite being in the United States legally working as a reporter for Nashville Noticias. 

Chairman Carr mistakenly believes he has power to shake down media companies, censor broadcasters and punish newsrooms that won’t twist their coverage to placate an erratic and image-obsessed Trump.

As Free Press has warned repeatedly, this deal would create a massive broadcast conglomerate willing to put the political agenda of Donald Trump over the needs of the communities local television serves

“Donald Trump’s efforts to consolidate major media in the hands of his political cronies is a perfect example of why Congress prohibited TV broadcasters from getting this big in the first place,” said Free Press General Counsel and Vice President of Policy Matt Wood.

If it went through unchallenged, the Nexstar-Tegna deal would result in more newsroom layoffs, as the new bosses fire reporters and churn out more of the cookie-cutter content that comes from the downsizing at local stations.

Eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Nexstar’s pending acquisition of Tegna.

Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron talks to Democracy Now! about the Trump administration’s escalating threats against news organizations.

When anti-SLAPP laws are enacted, targeted victims can defeat speech-chilling attacks from powerful individuals and institutions seeking to dodge accountability. 

On Tuesday, Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Brienne Brown introduced three bills designed to support and enhance local journalism across the state.