California's Ethnic Media Struggles to Survive Local-News Crisis January 23, 2024 Lawmakers need to support news outlets that are genuinely committed to serving California’s diverse communities. Mention Future of Journalism
FCC Decision to Require Mandatory Reporting on Communications-Network Outages Will Help Save Lives January 25, 2024 The FCC’s order is a critical step in holding companies accountable to prevent the kinds of tragedies that took place in Puerto Rico in 2017. Press Release Internet Access
The ACP Program Is About to Run Out of Money, Disconnecting Millions January 25, 2024 Nearly 23-million households will lose access to high-speed internet unless Congress invests more money in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Explainer Internet Access
Race and Crime Reporting: Communities of Color Disproportionately Represented January 18, 2024 Narratives that portray communities of color as threatening and dangerous have long influenced coverage of crime in America. Mention Media Accountability, Future of Journalism
Conference Collaborative Journalism Summit May 9, 2024, 9 a.m. – May 10, 2024, 5 p.m. Detroit, MI Learn more
Lawmakers Must Ensure That Preserving California Journalism Doesn't Enable Clickbait January 22, 2024 Nearly two decades of newsroom closures and layoffs has left California’s local-news landscape devastated. A new bill would worsen this crisis. Mention Future of Journalism
Conference Facing Race November 20, 2024, 9 a.m. – November 22, 2024, 5 p.m. St. Louis, MO Learn more
Disinformation Poses an Unprecedented Threat in 2024 — and the U.S. Is Less Ready Than Ever January 18, 2024 The U.S. presidential election is coming at a time of ideal circumstances for disinformation and the people who spread it. Mention Platform Accountability
Can Elon Musk Blow Up Your Right to Join a Union? January 17, 2024 The latest SpaceX lawsuit could have an impact on the future of collective bargaining. Mention Internet Access
Free Press Again Urges the FCC to Restore Title II Oversight and Safeguard an Open Internet January 18, 2024 Free Press explained that the FCC’s Title II authority allows it to safeguard Net Neutrality and hold companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon accountable. Press Release Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access