Pro-Trump Network Sinclair Set to Become Nation's Biggest Broadcaster as FCC Weakens Ownership Rules

The Sinclair Broadcast Group is reportedly nearing a $4 billion deal to purchase Tribune Media. The reported purchase comes after President Trump’s pick to head the FCC, Ajit Pai, dramatically rolled back limits capping the number of stations one corporation can control. For more, we speak with Craig Aaron, president and CEO of Free Press.

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Revival of Panel to Help Struggling Journalism Industry

“It’s crucial that lawmakers keep a core question in mind: Will Massachusetts invest in a new, sustainable future for local news?” said Free Press Action’s Candace Clement.
SCOTUS Ruling Won't Stop Social Media Misinformation — But It's a Start

The decision will permit the government to call on tech companies to remove falsehoods — which could be critical in the run-up to the presidential election.
Surprise! The Latest 'Comprehensive' U.S. Privacy Bill Is Doomed

Federal lawmakers pulled from consideration a privacy bill that legal experts contend has little hope of protecting anyone’s privacy.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Revival of Panel to Help Struggling Journalism Industry

SCOTUS Ruling Won't Stop Social Media Misinformation — But It's a Start

Surprise! The Latest 'Comprehensive' U.S. Privacy Bill Is Doomed