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Free Press Action retweeted
Free Press will no longer be posting on X.
For years, we have sought to hold Big Tech accountable for amplifying hate and lies that undermine public health, safety and democracy.
We refuse to give X further legitimacy. ⤵️
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Meet Brendan Carr, the Project 2025 author who wants to be Trump's FCC chair.
"His actions and associations should disqualify him from ever serving as FCC chairman, no matter who the president is in 2025." - @notaaroncraig via @commondreams commondreams.org/opinion/pro…
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Free Press Action retweeted
"The AI Civil Rights Act is a serious step toward addressing urgent issues and enabling federal regulators to keep up with evolving technologies." - Craig Aaron, @freepressaction co-CEO
We applaud @SenMarkey and the co-sponsors for their leadership.
markey.senate.gov/news/press….
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Free Press Action retweeted
This resolution is supported by a coalition of more than 265 amazing organizations across the country, including @FoodandWater, @CenterforBioDiv, @FreePressAction, @SunriseMvmt, @FOE_US, and so many more.
Read more about the bill here:
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We were also lucky to hear from Craig Aaron, the co-CEO of @freepressaction, about how AI fuels discrimination and why we need to pass the AI Civil Rights Act to stop it.
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After Google helped torpedo two journalism bills in California, how can lawmakers help save local news?
@freepressaction has ideas: freepress.net/blog/californi…
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Free Press Action retweeted
The game has evolved.
@freepressaction @JGo4Justice discusses the use of content saturation to drive apathy at a panel hosted by @SenatorLujan @SenAlexPadilla.
SIGN and tell #Twitter to protect ALL users from #disinformation: act.freepress.net/sign/twitt…
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Lawmakers in the California Assembly have a chance to pass SB 1327, a bill that has immense potential to bolster local news.
We need to swiftly advance this legislation to help fund & strengthen local & ethnic news outlets: act.freepress.net/sign/ca-as…
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Free Press Action retweeted
📣 "I think we have a twin crises here: Dwindling local journalism and surging online manipulation efforts. And we have to address both." - @freepressaction @JGo4Justice at a panel hosted by @SenatorLujan @SenAlexPadilla discussing #disinformation in non-English languages
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Free Press Action retweeted
In partnership with @freepressaction, we've produced an explainer on two crucial bills advancing through the CA legislature: AB 886 & SB 1327. With just weeks left in the legislative session, these bills could channel millions into local news.
Learn more: rebuildlocalnews.org/the-cal…
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Free Press Action retweeted
Dive into the complexities of environmental justice reporting at our July 17 virtual event.
We'll cover strategies for equitable coverage and learn how to amplify community voices in your work.
eventbrite.com/e/media-narra… @freepress @freepressaction
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Free Press Action retweeted
Explore the intersection of media, climate change, and environmental justice at our virtual panels on July 17.
Hear from experts on how journalism can drive positive change in New Jersey communities.
eventbrite.com/e/media-narra… @freepress @freepressaction
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Free Press Action retweeted
Let's talk #SCOTUS! This is too important to miss.
@freepressaction is hosting an urgent discussion TODAY.
Here are details:
WHAT: Supreme Court Report: A Free Press Action Webinar
WHEN: TODAY, 6?27, 3:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP: bit.ly/supremecourtreporttw
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Free Press Action retweeted
Amid a busy Supreme Court calendar, @freepressaction is closely monitoring 5 cases impacting on our work.
Join us at a virtual briefing to break down these cases and efforts to limit what the gvmnt can do to stand up against corporate interests.
RSVP: bit.ly/supremecourtreporttw
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Free Press Action retweeted
🚨 Lawmakers stripped essential civil-rights protections from a privacy bill.
Here's why @freepressaction opposes the bill as it's currently written: freepress.net/news/press-rel…
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Free Press Action retweeted
.@CenDemTech & 15 others (incl. @RightsDissent, @FreePressAction, @EPICprivacy) urged @POTUS to renominate @SharonBradFrank as Chair of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board (@PCLOB_GOV). Her term has expired & her holdover period ends in January. cdt.org/insights/cdt-others-…
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Free Press Action retweeted
Huge #SCOTUS win: In Murthy v. Missouri, the plaintiffs failed in their challenge of the Biden administration's efforts to fight misinformation.
Our statement: freepress.net/news/press-rel…
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Free Press Action retweeted
People from across the political spectrum have told us in no uncertain terms that the current media and tech ecosystem is not meeting their needs. Our 2024 Media and Technology Policy Platform is @freepressaction's response.
More here: freepressaction.org/news/fre…
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Free Press Action has released its 2024 Media and Technology Policy Platform to provide a guide for candidates and policymakers seeking to uphold their constituents' rights to connect and communicate.
Learn more: freepressaction.org/news/fre…
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