Press Releases
Free Press: FCC Must Address Barriers to Entry in Media Ownership
WASHINGTON -- On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it will solicit ideas for new research on barriers to entry for small businesses and underrepresented groups to participate in the communications and media industries.
Free Press Condemns Ongoing Arrests of Journalists at Occupy Protests
On Saturday, six journalists, many with press credentials, were arrested when Oakland, Calif. police clashed with Occupy protesters. These arrests bring the total number of journalists detained in Occupy protests nationwide to nearly 50. Free Press has been tracking journalist arrests and press suppression related to the Occupy movement since September.
News Corp.’s Admission of Guilt Shouldn’t Fall on Deaf Ears in Washington
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, News Corp. admitted to British officials that “senior employees and directors” of the company’s British newspaper division, News Group Newspapers, knew about illegal phone hacking by News of the World staff “and sought to conceal it by deliberately deceiving investigators and destroying evidence.”
Free Press: FCC Ignores Public by Pushing Failed Ownership Policies
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed rules that would further weaken media ownership limits for local newspapers and broadcast stations. The agency's proposal is strikingly similar to one adopted in 2007 under former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin.
Public to FCC: We Don't Want More Media Consolidation
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, Free Press delivered a petition with more than 30,000 signatures to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski urging him to make the public, jobs, and journalism the top priorities in the agency's imminent review of media ownership rules.
Atlanta Turns Focus to Media Ownership
ATLANTA -- On Thursday, nearly 200 Atlantans gathered at Georgia Tech to talk media ownership. Federal Communications Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps urged the people of Atlanta to demand better news, and to participate in debates about media ownership.
More Than 50 Groups Urge FCC to Focus on Diversity in Ownership Review
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, more than 50 groups representing a wide range of women’s, media and social justice organizations, including Free Press, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging the agency to make diversity issues a priority in its upcoming media ownership review.
Free Press: Is FCC Chairman Repeating Past Mistakes in Media Ownership Review?
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Free Press sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski in response to reports that the FCC may be reconsidering harmful and unjustified changes to the longstanding ban on one company owning broadcast stations and a daily newspaper in the same market.
Free Press Releases First-Ever Inventory of State Cuts to Public Media
WASHINGTON -- On Monday, Free Press released a new report showing state support for public broadcasting is declining at an alarming rate.
End the Big Broadcast Swindle
The FCC is reviewing its media ownership rules and needs to hear from you. Tell the FCC we need rules that serve the public, not big broadcasters.
Change the Channels
Check out the interactive map to see consolidating newsrooms near you.
