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“This investigation is a blatant attempt to undermine independent, rigorous reporting on the Trump administration,” Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron said.

Critics of the move see it as verification that Brendan Carr will serve as a “censorship czar” on behalf of the new administration.

His attacks are part of a long and troubling history of trying to suppress information he finds inconvenient.

Free Press’ Diamond Hardiman, Courtney Morrison and Qing Saville discuss how storytelling can facilitate healing.

Say whatever you want, as long as you pay for it.

“The government should not violate the First Amendment rights of TikTok creators and users because of unsubstantiated, abstract fears around national security,” said Free Press’ Yanni Chen.

As Free Press noted way back in 2009, we “must stop viewing journalism as an outgrowth of the marketplace and more as a key piece of our democracy.”

“We agree with the urgent need to prevent the weaponization of government against journalists and media companies,” said Free Press’ Matt Wood.

Press-freedom advocacy groups welcomed the decision.

Billionaires are natural allies with the political right. Meta’s latest pivot is a stark reminder of what that means for the rest of us.