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“This merger is bad for wireless users and can’t be fixed,” said Free Press Research Director S. Derek Turner.

Journalists are used to reporting on inequity as a social phenomenon, but rarely do they harness information as a tool for those directly affected by it. Why?

Critics say the fine is an insufficient punishment and a worrying indicator of the future of tech regulation.

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the FTC announced a $5-billion settlement against Facebook in response to the online platform’s mishandling of user information.

If the deal goes through as reported, it would leave the United States with only three viable nationwide wireless-service providers.

Many believe that the record-breaking fine was not punishment enough for Facebook’s abuses.

The reaction was swift, loud and predictable: Facebook got off light.

Free Press’ Tim Karr reflects on antitrust issues and surveillance capitalism.

News outlets need to do a better job of providing coverage on affordable housing and other issues that matter to low-income people.

Media advocacy group Free Press says it is cautiously optimistic about the FCC’s proposal to improve collection of broadband-availability data.