Did Twitter Let Trump Post His Way into a Coup? January 19, 2023 The Jan. 6 report omits the committee’s own analysis of the role social media played in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Mention Platform Accountability
Broadband Reality Check II: The Truth Behind America's Digital Decline August 15, 2006 This report recommends a series of policy options for Congress and the FCC to consider to make broadband affordable and universally accessible. Download Research Report Internet Access
Broadband Reality Check: The FCC Ignores America's Digital Divide August 17, 2005 This report shows that Congress and the FCC must construct policies that promote competition and expand affordable high-speed internet. Download Research Report Internet Access
The 5 Worst Decisions Musk Has Made at Twitter January 13, 2023 Before taking over Twitter, Elon Musk vowed that the platform wouldn’t become a “free-for-all hellscape.” He lied. Explainer Platform Accountability
Journalists Work from a Place of Harm Reduction December 14, 2022 There is no one answer or specific strategy that will get us closer to a less harmful journalism model — there is only the effort we make together. Mention Future of Journalism, Media Reparations
Re-Nominated by Biden, Senate Urged to Confirm 'Public Interest Champion' to FCC January 4, 2023 The delay in confirming Gigi Sohn has harmed millions. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Biden Tries to End 2 Years of Deadlock at FCC by Renominating Gigi Sohn January 4, 2023 “No other nominee in the FCC’s history has had to wait so long for a confirmation vote,” said Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron. Mention Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Best of CounterSpin 2022 January 3, 2023 One of our most powerful stories of the year was an interview with Free Press’ Mike Rispoli about using public funding to better inform communities. Mention Future of Journalism, Local Journalism
President Biden Rejects Industry Smear Campaign and Renominates Gigi Sohn. The Senate Must Confirm Her Without Further Delay. January 4, 2023 Telecom and broadcast companies opposing Sohn are seeking to deadlock the federal agency that oversees their businesses. Press Release Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Communications Justice, Media Accountability, Future of Journalism, Media Reparations, Diversity in Media Ownership, Media Consolidation
Narrative Change Trend Brings New Money to Journalism December 23, 2022 Philanthropy needs to fund groups, like Philadelphia's Shift the Narrative Project, that encourage newsrooms to do better. Mention Media Accountability, Future of Journalism