Happy Anniversary, Free Press! August 14, 2023 Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron reflects on how Free Press has grown and changed over the past 20 years. Explainer Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Platform Accountability, Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Local Journalism, Media Reparations, Diversity in Media Ownership, Media Consolidation
Regulators Are Rewarding Sinclair for Lobotomizing Local Broadcast News May 9, 2023 Despite oodles of regulatory favors, Sinclair Broadcast Group is shuttering what passes for local “news” in another five markets. Mention Media Accountability, Media Consolidation
President Biden Rejects Industry Smear Campaign and Renominates Gigi Sohn. The Senate Must Confirm Her Without Further Delay. January 4, 2023 Telecom and broadcast companies opposing Sohn are seeking to deadlock the federal agency that oversees their businesses. Press Release Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Communications Justice, Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Media Reparations, Diversity in Media Ownership, Media Consolidation
Legislation to Force Big Tech to Pay Publishers for Online News 'Blown Up' by Censorship Amendment September 8, 2022 Free Press Action opposes the bill and favors diverting money from Big Tech to local news through an online advertising tax. Mention Platform Accountability, Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Media Consolidation
The JCPA Is the Wrong Solution to the Crisis in Journalism September 8, 2022 The JCPA is a bailout for the same corporations that have laid off journalists and harmed communities with consolidation and dwindling coverage while their C-Suite executives have made millions. Press Release Platform Accountability, Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Media Consolidation
Why All Democrats Should Stand Up for Gigi Sohn: The FCC Nominee Is Being Hung Out to Dry July 10, 2022 The power to return the FCC to full strength rests with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, but so far he’s refused to use it. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Diversity in Media Ownership, Media Consolidation
Angry. Energized. Ready to Fight Back in 2018. December 29, 2017 As we look toward 2018, we're angry — but also energized, even optimistic. Explainer Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Local Journalism, Press Freedom, Media Consolidation, Privacy
An Open Letter to Ajit Pai, the Worst FCC Chairman Ever November 16, 2017 Congratulations, Ajit Pai. Today you’ve destroyed local media and ripped away a literal lifeline to the world for millions of struggling families. Explainer Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Media Accountability, Media Consolidation
365 Days of Resistance November 8, 2017 When Trump was elected one year ago today, we we knew we had to do three things: resist, rethink and rebuild. Here’s what that’s looked like. Explainer Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Local Journalism, Press Freedom, Media Consolidation
Unplug Trump TV May 15, 2017 Donald Trump’s favorite local-TV chain is about to get a lot bigger thanks to … wait for it … Donald Trump! Explainer Media Consolidation