Stories from the Field

In May, Free Press fought for a better future for journalism, confronted questions about AI, explored the state of protest rights and released important poll findings.

In April, Free Press staffers celebrated the return of Net Neutrality, pushed tech companies to combat election disinformation and held powerful workshops in Philly.

Free Press marked its anniversary with a joyous celebration that highlighted the huge impact the organization has had over the last two decades.

In March, Free Press staffers protected privacy, explored the impacts of disinformation, confronted the local-journalism crisis and examined the challenges Black media outlets face.

In February, Free Press staff fought to preserve affordable internet access, examined pivotal Supreme Court cases and reimagined what local newsrooms can look like.

In January, Free Press staff took part in a White House panel discussion, explored ways to combat harm in journalism and advocated for strong civic-media policies.

In December, Free Press staff fought for trustworthy journalism, spread the word about the campaign to restore Net Neutrality and met with leaders in Washington, D.C.

Local journalism is in crisis. Here’s the latest on how Free Press is fighting back.

In November, Free Press staffers released a report on privacy rights, hosted a webinar with Sen. Ed Markey, traveled to AfroTech and fought disinformation.

The Media 2070 team brought its Black Future Newsstand exhibit to the AfroTech conference, where people engaged with its powerful vision of Black liberation.