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Blog These are the ideas, insights and stories that are central to the fight for your rights to connect, communicate and organize for justice.
New FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Is Off to an Orwellian Start February 7, 2017 Pai’s orders will undercut affordable broadband, pave the way for more media consolidation and endanger key protections for internet users. Internet Access Net Neutrality Media Consolidation
The Assault on Freedom of Speech Has Begun at the Border February 2, 2017 Customs and Border Patrol agents acting without clear legal authority are demanding social-media information and more at the border. Surveillance
Are Police Biased Against Independent Journalists? February 1, 2017 On Inauguration Day, police arrested six journalists who were covering protests in Washington, D.C. All but one were freelance or worked for small outlets. Press Freedom
Race, the Media and Politics in the Trump Era January 31, 2017 News Voices: New Jersey partnered with WNYC to bring together local leaders, lawmakers, artists and residents in Newark to discuss pressing issues. News Voices
The SOPA/PIPA Fights Should Serve as a Warning to Trump January 18, 2017 Millions of people joined forces to save the internet during the SOPA/PIPA fight in 2012. Expect the same if the internet comes under threat again. Net Neutrality
Reclaiming MLK's Legacy January 16, 2017 Politicians and the press have sanitized King by tethering his legacy to his “I Have a Dream” speech at 1963’s March on Washington. Media Accountability Surveillance
Fighting for Techdirt and All Independent Media January 12, 2017 This vital outlet, which covers Net Neutrality, internet access and other issues, is in the fight of its life due to a baseless lawsuit. Press Freedom
Net Neutrality Foe Marsha Blackburn Just Got a Lot More Power January 10, 2017 The Tennessee rep is more concerned with protecting the profit margins of cable companies and Hollywood studios than she is about protecting you. Internet Access Net Neutrality
Facial-Recognition Technology Is Racially Biased December 21, 2016 While this technology potentially threatens the rights of everyone in America, a recent report uncovered damning racial biases within the systems. Privacy Surveillance
Gathering in Newark Explores Ways to Strengthen Local Media December 16, 2016 About 60 people came together at the News Voices: New Jersey event to break bread, share ideas, learn more about each other and build trust. News Voices