Blog These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.
Blog These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.
How to Stop Billionaires from Hijacking Our Elections October 29, 2026 The bulk of political dark money flows directly back into media companies that the nation’s richest donors control. Here’s how we break the cycle. Media Accountability
Flock: the New Face of an Old Problem October 28, 2026 Data from Flock and other surveillance technologies can be weaponized against anyone. Here’s what lawmakers are proposing to protect your privacy. Unmasking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fighting the Surveillance State
How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation October 27, 2026 Misinformation is a huge problem — and it isn’t confined to social media. Here’s how you can make sure you’re not spreading it. Platform Accountability Misinformation
How the Skydance Conglomerate Will Harm Latinos October 15, 2026 Here’s why this merger will restrict labor opportunities for Latino creatives, harm our audiences and devastate our communities. Free Speech Censorship Media Consolidation
Your Free Press Giving Guide October 1, 2026 Free Press doesn’t take a single cent from business, government or political parties. Here’s how you can support our fight for a stronger democracy. Free Speech Press Freedom Media & Platform Accountability Future of Journalism Local News and Civic Media Policy Media Consolidation
Activists Take to the Streets to Protest the Weak Paramount Settlement September 24, 2026 Over the last year, a huge movement arose to block Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. And this fight is not over. Free Speech Media Consolidation
A View from the Field: Investing in Local News September 16, 2026 In August, Free Press staffers worked to strengthen local journalism in Massachusetts, exposed FCC Chairman Carr’s corruption, highlighted threats to press freedom and more. Free Speech Censorship Press Freedom Local News and Civic Media Policy Media Consolidation Fighting the Surveillance State
What Massachusetts Residents Told Me They Need from Local News September 8, 2026 I drove 1,000 miles to learn how the disappearance of local news has affected Massachusetts communities. Local News and Civic Media Policy
What Pennsylvanians Across Party Lines Want from Their Local News September 3, 2026 The need for stronger news and information isn’t a partisan issue for people in rural communities. Local News and Civic Media Policy
The FTC Has Joined the Trump Administration's War on Racial Justice September 2, 2026 The FTC has ditched a crucial tool to fight online discrimination — including discrimination resulting from AI. Unmasking Artificial Intelligence (AI)