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Free Press created Pressing Issues to share urgent stories about media and tech and connect with people who believe media should serve democracy, not destroy it.

In August, Free Press made a big impact at Netroots and unveiled plans for a powerful new art installation in Houston.

At a time when our democracy is at risk, our team is winning tough fights to ensure people have the news and information they need. Here’s how we’re getting it done.

Thanks to Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, every merger is now an opening for extortion.

In July, Free Press staff spoke out against attacks on free speech, fought authoritarian threats, advocated for equitable representation in newsrooms and more.

The 6th Circuit decision was flawed on every level. Here’s why a Supreme Court ruling could have created an even worse outcome for the public.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced that Trump’s budget cuts are forcing the organization to wind down operations later this year. 

Learn more about the creation of the Media Capitulation Index, the sweeping Free Press investigation that rates the independence of America’s 35 largest media companies, including the conglomerates that have recently caved to pressure from an authoritarian and corrupt Trump administration.

Mario Guevara is likely not the last journalist we will see arrested, detained and targeted for his work in the Trump era.