Free Press and Allies Defend FCC's Net Neutrality Rules in Court September 12, 2024 The FCC’s decision restored important nondiscrimination protections and legal frameworks that the Trump administration had abandoned. Press Release Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Brief Defending FCC's Net Neutrality Rules and Title II September 11, 2024 Free Press and allies filed a brief defending the agency’s 2024 Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Order against an industry attack. Download Legal & Court Document Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access
California's Closed-Door Deal & the Fight for Local Journalism September 9, 2024 How did a nearly two-year struggle to strengthen local journalism in California end with almost no one satisfied — except maybe Google? Insights & Opinions Future of Journalism
A View from the Field: Highlighting Election Disinformation September 5, 2024 In July and August, staffers raised awareness about non-English disinformation and held discussions about environmental journalism and the civic needs of Latinx communities. Story Platform Accountability, Future of Journalism
Coalition Demands U.S. News Media Aggressively Cover Election Campaign Threats to Democracy September 2, 2024 Free Press’ Nora Benavidez discusses the effort to push the media to report on rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy. Mention Media Accountability
Conference ONA24: Atlanta September 18, 2024, 9 a.m. – September 21, 2024, 4 p.m. Atlanta, GA Learn more
California-Google Deal Called 'Disaster for Journalism and Good Government' August 22, 2024 Media advocates like Free Press Action slammed the closed-door deal. Mention Platform Accountability
Elon Musk's Lawyers Quietly Subpoena Public-Interest Groups August 23, 2024 “It’s really cynical, actually: Mr. Free Speech going after anyone who’s criticized him,” said Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González. Mention Platform Accountability
Chamber of Commerce Urges Court to Quash New Net Neutrality Rules August 20, 2024 Net Neutrality proponents like Free Press disagree that broadband carriers will decrease investment as a result of the rules. Mention Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Newsom Strikes Deal with Google and OpenAI to Support California Newsrooms August 21, 2024 “We are disappointed in this outcome and this process,” said Free Press Action Co-CEO Jessica J. Gonzàlez. Mention Future of Journalism