Tax Dollars at Work November 19, 2020 With the journalism business increasingly untenable, there have been calls for public investment at the local and federal level. Mention Future of Journalism
For Pueblo November 18, 2020 What happened when John Rodriguez, a local publisher, sought public funding? Mention Future of Journalism, Local Journalism
5 Steps Organizations Must Take to Become Antiracist November 18, 2020 This historic moment is the ideal time to begin evolving your organization into an antiracist entity. Mention Media Accountability
The People Who Broke Local Journalism Can't Be the Ones to Save It November 13, 2020 The pandemic has intensified the debate about how to best save the basic functions of the press. Mention Future of Journalism
Zuckerberg, Dorsey Grilled About Section 230 in Senate Hearing November 18, 2020 The tech CEOs were bombarded by questions about alleged bias and changes to one of the most important internet laws. Mention Free & Open Internet
Judiciary Hearing Devolves into Partisan Sideshow as Majority Refuses to Address the Spread of Election Disinformation November 17, 2020 WASHINGTON — The hearing degenerated as Trump loyalists lobbed baseless accusations about alleged platform bias and the election result. Press Release Free & Open Internet, Platform Accountability
As Trump Lies, Here's How to Report on Civil Unrest November 17, 2020 A recent Free Press webinar gave journalists crucial strategies on how to cover civil unrest, white supremacy and the communities that racism most impacts. Story Future of Journalism, Media Accountability
Outgoing Pai FCC Plans One More Favor for Fox November 16, 2020 The FCC announced plans that would boost the power of the Murdoch family while harming local communities. Press Release Diversity in Media Ownership
A View from the Field: Combating Disinformation November 13, 2020 From fighting electoral lies to confronting white supremacy, Free Press staffers have been keeping busy during a pivotal moment for our democracy. Story Free & Open Internet, Platform Accountability, Communications Justice, Local Journalism, Media Accountability
A Tale of Two Titles November 12, 2020 FCC Chairman Ajit Pai claims that U.S.broadband networks are responding well to the pressures of the pandemic. He's wrong. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access