Senate Must Confirm Biden's FCC Picks to Ensure Open and Affordable Internet November 1, 2021 The agency will remain deadlocked until these vacancies are filled. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Media Reparations
A View from the Field: Fighting the Surveillance State November 1, 2021 In October, Free Press staffers advocated for First Amendment rights, transformative local journalism and an end to mass surveillance. Story Platform Accountability, Future of Journalism, Local Journalism, Surveillance
Storytellers of Color October 22, 2021 This KGNU show is inspired by various working groups, including Latinx Voices, organized by advocates including Diamond Hardiman of Free Press. Mention Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Local Journalism
Joe Biden Names Jessica Rosenworcel as Permanent FCC Chair, Nominates Gigi Sohn to Open Slot On Commission October 26, 2021 Rosenworcel would be the first woman to become permanent chair of the 87-year-old agency, and Sohn is a longtime public-interest advocate. Mention Net Neutrality, Diversity in Media Ownership
Biden Picks His Broadband Vanguard at the FCC and Commerce Department October 26, 2021 These leaders would be at the front lines of the administration’s efforts to expand broadband internet service to every person in the United States. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Senate Urged to Quickly Confirm Net Neutrality Advocates to FCC Posts October 26, 2021 Free Press called Jessica Rosenworcel “a tremendous choice to lead the FCC at this crucial moment.” Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Media Reparations
The FCC Has the Perfect Toolbox to Make the Internet Work for Everyone October 28, 2021 Title II is the exact right toolbox the FCC needs to address the systemic problems that disproportionately keep poor people and people of color offline. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Biden Nominates Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel for Permanent Post October 26, 2021 If confirmed, Rosenworcel would become the first woman to lead the agency. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access
45 Civil-Rights, Media-Democracy and Consumer-Advocacy Groups Urge FTC to Act Against Data Abuses and Discrimination October 27, 2021 The groups, led by Free Press, are calling on the FTC to safeguard privacy, promote civil rights and set guardrails against the abuse of online data. Press Release Platform Accountability, Privacy
Groups Urge FTC to Act Against Data Discrimination October 27, 2021 The groups, led by Free Press, are calling on the FTC to safeguard privacy, promote civil rights and set guardrails against the abuse of online data. Download Coalition Letter Communications Justice, Media & Platform Accountability, Platform Accountability, Privacy