As one of 17 initial grantees, Free Press will receive funding to support the creation of policies that prioritize the information needs of underserved communities.
In November, Free Press staffers released a report on privacy rights, hosted a webinar with Sen. Ed Markey, traveled to AfroTech and fought disinformation.
In August and September, Free Press staffers kept up the drumbeat for more equitable journalism, fought for media reparations and spoke out about the dangers of AI.
Over the course of 20 years, Free Press has defeated plenty of villains. We’ve also reimagined what’s possible — and made it happen. Here’s a look at three key victories.