About Free Press
Free Press: Fighting for Justice through Media and Technology
In today's world, media and technology play a crucial role in shaping our society. They have the power to inform, educate, and empower people. However, they can also be used to spread misinformation, propaganda, and hate speech. That's where Free Press comes in.
Free Press is a non-profit organization that fights for media and technology policies that serve the public interest. Their mission is to ensure that everyone has access to quality journalism, diverse voices, and an open internet. They believe that these are essential components of a healthy democracy.
Founded in 2003 by media reform advocates Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, Free Press has grown into one of the most influential organizations in the media policy space. They have offices in Washington D.C., New York City, and Florence (MA), with a team of experts working on issues such as net neutrality, press freedom, local journalism sustainability.
One of Free Press' main areas of focus is net neutrality - the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally by internet service providers (ISPs). Without net neutrality protections in place ISPs could prioritize certain websites or services over others based on their own financial interests rather than what’s best for consumers or society at large.
Free Press has been at the forefront of this fight since it began more than a decade ago when they launched their Save The Internet campaign which helped mobilize millions around this issue leading up to its eventual codification into law under President Obama’s FCC chair Tom Wheeler.
Another area where Free Press has made significant strides is press freedom - protecting journalists from government censorship or harassment while also advocating for greater transparency around government activities so citizens can hold those who govern accountable.
They've also been instrumental in promoting local journalism sustainability through initiatives like News Voices which brings together community members with journalists to discuss how news coverage can better reflect their needs & concerns while supporting independent news outlets financially through grants & other resources.
In addition to these core issues Free Press works on many other fronts including fighting against consolidation within media ownership which leads fewer voices being heard across different platforms; pushing back against corporate influence over public broadcasting; advocating for greater diversity within newsrooms so stories from marginalized communities are told accurately & fairly; promoting digital literacy skills among young people so they can navigate online spaces safely & effectively.
If you're passionate about any of these issues or just want to learn more about how you can get involved with Free Press' work then visit their website today! You'll find plenty of resources there including action alerts petitions events webinars podcasts articles videos etc... all designed help you stay informed engaged empowered as we work together towards building more just equitable democratic future powered by free press technologies!