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Digital Denied

A Free Press report shows how the digital divide disproportionately impacts people of color. Read more.
What Resistance Looks Like

Free Press is fighting back every time Trump and corporations threaten people’s rights to connect and communicate. Read more.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Transform Local Media

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This Is What Resisting Looks Like
Carrie Cuthbert
December 21, 2016
Free Press is fighting back every time Trump and corporate gatekeepers threaten people’s rights to connect and communicate. Here’s a look at what we’ve done since the election.
Law Enforcement's Use of Facial Recognition Technology Is Racially Biased and Threatens Our First Amendment Rights
Sandra Fulton
December 21, 2016
While this technology potentially threatens the rights of everyone in America, a recent report uncovered damning racial biases within the systems.
Victory! Coalition Stalls Chris Christie's 'Revenge Bill'
Mike Rispoli
December 20, 2016
Thanks to an overwhelming public outcry, New Jersey lawmakers revolted on Monday against their leadership to stall Gov. Chris Christie’s “revenge bill,” which was designed to decimate New Jersey newspapers.
The First Amendment Is in Jeopardy
Mike Rispoli
December 16, 2016
Donald Trump’s attacks on the press are unprecedented. And he’s not even in office yet.
A Community-Building Dinner in Newark Homes in on Ways to Strengthen Local Media
James L. Thompson
December 16, 2016
On Wednesday night Free Press held a community-building dinner in Newark as part of our News Voices: New Jersey campaign. The goal? Strengthening local media.
Digital Denied: Systemic Discrimination Keeps Communities Offline
Dana Floberg
December 13, 2016
Internet access is a necessity — but too many people are still stuck on the wrong side of the digital divide. And as a new Free Press report shows, that divide disproportionately impacts people of color.
Activist Groups Deliver Message to Congress: Steve Bannon Has No Place in the White House
Dana Floberg
December 8, 2016
“We must reject racist and authoritarian leadership,” said Free Press Policy Counsel Gaurav Laroia.
How the Spectrum Auction Could Save Journalism
Craig Aaron
December 6, 2016
Imagine if instead of cashing out, station owners invested a significant portion of their auction revenue in a public fund to confront the crisis in journalism.

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Police Seized 'Evidence' After It Reported on Alleged City Corruption
Tasneem Nashrulla , Buzzfeed
How FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Became a Net Neutrality Champion
Sam Gustin , Motherboard
FCC Chairman Wheeler to Step Down, Leaving Legacy in Doubt
Troy Wolverton , San Jose Mercury News
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to Resign, Leaving 'Remarkable Legacy'
Nadia Prupis , Common Dreams
FCC Boss Tom Wheeler Is Getting Out of Dodge
Claire Atkinson , New York Post
Wheeler to Leave FCC in January
Wendy Davis , MediaPost
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Will Leave on Jan. 20
David Lieberman , Deadline Hollywood
FCC Chairman Wheeler Fought to Defend the Open Internet and Protect the Rights of Consumers

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Systemic Racial Discrimination Worsens the U.S. Digital Divide, Study Says
Sam Gustin , Motherboard
Digital Divide: Black and Hispanic Households Are More Likely to Be Mobile-Only
Christopher Zara , Fast Company
Digital Denied: Free Press Report Exposes the Impact of Systemic Racism on Internet Adoption

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Franken Expected to Be Loud Voice on AT&T-Time Warner Deal
Alexei Alexis , Bloomberg
Senate Must Recognize That Proposed AT&T/Time Warner Merger Is Still a Rotten Deal

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How the Spectrum Auction Could Save Journalism
Craig Aaron , Current

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