A coalition of more than 60 civil-society groups is ramping up pressure on companies to suspend their advertising on Twitter as Elon Musk continues to transform the platform into a megaphone for right-wing extremism.
Digital-rights advocates expressed relief over President Joe Biden’s nomination of former FCC legal adviser Anna Gomez and called on the Senate to confirm her as quickly as possible.
“Gomez has a long track record of public service, including high-ranking positions at the FCC and Commerce Department,” said Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González.
Today’s announcement is welcome news: The FCC has remained in an unprecedented 2–2 deadlock since January 2021. This senseless delay has harmed millions of people.