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Free Press Condemns ICE Arrest of Colombian Journalist Seeking Political Asylum

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (125+ words) Help Block the Paramount Skydance/WBD Merger: Urge regulators to STOP this deal." Nashville reporter's detention by federal immigration officials poses a grave threat to press freedom and the public's right to know WASHINGTON " On Friday, Free Press condemned immigration…...

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A Warning About Media Consolidation as We Face Another Senseless War

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (500+ words) Help Block the Paramount Skydance/WBD Merger: Urge regulators to STOP this deal." Trump and his allies have made it no secret that their strategy is to consolidate the media into the hands of right-wing oligarchs. Flickr user Gage Skidmore…...

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A View from the Field: Confronting Press-Freedom Crackdowns

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (75+ words) Help Block the Paramount Skydance/WBD Merger: Urge regulators to STOP this deal." Free Press" Joseph Torres discusses segregation in U.S. media policy. A View from the Field is an ongoing feature that highlights the efforts of Free Press" team of…...

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Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (119+ words) Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information'freepress.net Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information The bills follow legislative models that are succeeding in supporting local…...

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Threats to Local Journalism Show Why We Need Stronger Media Policy in Wisconsin

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (271+ words) Read Free Press" new report on how media companies are caving to the Trump administration"s attacks on DEI. Wisconsin is one of only 10 states that in 2025 received an F rating for failing to pass legislation to protect free speech…...

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Pennsylvania State Lawmaker Unveils Strong Proposal to Invest in Local News and Informed Communities

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (202+ words) As newsrooms shrink or outright shut down, the proposal from Rep. Rabb is exactly the kind of action that this moment demands. Pennsylvania State Lawmaker Unveils Strong Proposal to Invest in Local News and Informed Communities PHILADELPHIA " On Monday, Pennsylvania…...