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MINNEAPOLIS — Today, legendary journalist Bill Moyers electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis, calling the media reform movement “the most significant citizens’ movement to emerge in this new century.”

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, legendary journalist Bill Moyers electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis, calling the media reform movement “the most significant citizens’ movement to emerge in this new century.”

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, more than 3,000 people from across the country are gathered in Minneapolis for the National Conference for Media Reform — an extraordinary event showcasing the growing movement to create more accountable, democratic
and diverse media.

MINNEAPOLIS — On June 6-8, a broad array of policymakers, scholars, media producers, grassroots activists and concerned citizens will gather in Minneapolis for the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform. This landmark event — hosted by Free Press at the Minneapolis Convention Center — will bring together growing movement to create a more accountable, democratic and diverse media.

WASHINGTON — Today, Verizon Wireless agreed to buy Alltel Corp. for $5.9 billion. According to the Associated Press, this deal would make Verizon the largest cellular carrier in the United States.

Ben Scott, policy director of Free Press, made the following statement:

MINNEAPOLIS — Riding a wave of unprecedented activism and interest around media issues, the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform — presented by Free Press — kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Conference for Media Reform — the largest gathering of its kind in the country — will bring thousands of activists, educators, policymakers and leaders from all 50 states to Minneapolis to discuss the future of media.

MINNEAPOLIS — At the National Conference for Media Reform, hosted by Free Press on June 6-8 in Minneapolis, a distinguished series of speakers and panels will stress the need for open Internet policies that bring affordable, high-speed access to everyone.

WASHINGTON — The House passed an amendment to the annual defense bill last week that would outlaw the Defense Department from spreading propaganda to the American people. Sponsored by Rep.

WASHINGTON — According to data released today by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at the end of 2007 the United States ranked 15th out of the 30 member nations in broadband penetration — down from 12th place in 2006, and continuing its slide from fourth place in 2001.