Explainers

A nationwide poll that Free Press commissioned shows that Americans are contending with the decline of local journalism — and the epidemic of misinformation online.

California state senators have a chance right now to advance legislation that would commit about $500 million annually to support local news in the state.

A law that effectively bans TikTok is built on misconceptions about how the app operates. Worse, it does nothing to protect your privacy.

As lawmakers focus more and more on ways to address the decline of local news, how can they center the needs of both journalism workers and communities?

Every couple of years, conservative members of Congress launch partisan attempts to root out alleged “bias” at NPR and PBS. Here’s what I told lawmakers.

Despite its importance to our democracy and civic health, local journalism has largely remained outside of legislative agendas — until now.

A video from Free Press’ Reparative Journalism Project explores what journalists can learn from movements responding to centuries of violence, theft and oppression.

Losing Title II Net Neutrality hurt people, which is why millions protested the Trump FCC’s actions in 2017. Now, the Biden FCC is moving to restore people's right to an open internet. This is a big win for all of us.

In this Q&A with Free Press co-founders Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, the two discuss the organization’s early days and the collapse of the media system.

Cassie Owens reflects on her work to hold Philadelphia news outlets accountable, build power with community members and support journalists of color.