LINK IN BIO this World Press Freedom Day, weâre demanding that major news outlets shake off the AI scaries and work with @internetarchive to preserve the news. Without independent preservation, thereâs no protection against having the truth & history censored. We have to protect this crucial resource for journalists!
Is an independent @federaltradecommission a thing of the past? Director of Government Affairs Sara Collins breaks down takeaways from the latest @senatecommerce FTC oversight hearing.
By constitutional design, the press is antagonistic to the government. As the late Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black wrote in his opinion defending the publication of the Pentagon Papers 55 years ago, âOnly a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government.â
Such a free and unrestrained press requires a cohort of committed legal advocates. Whether to counter the federal governmentâs repeated insistence on ignoring freedom of information laws, or the Trump administrationâs overt hostility and retaliation against news organizations that confront and debunk its unconstitutional narratives, a robust network of attorneys is needed to protect the pressâs constitutional function.
Thatâs why President Donald Trumpâs unconstitutional executive order aiming to punish preeminent United States law firms over their pro bono clients represents an unacceptable attack on the legal profession and poses a threat to an independent press.
And that is why 42 media organizations and press freedom advocates, including Freedom of the Press Foundation and led by The Interceptâs Press Freedom Defense Fund, filed an amicus brief April 2 urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to affirm four District Court decisions.
All four lower courts found the Trump administrationâs executive order that imposed sanctions on law firms for representing President Donald Trumpâs political opponents unconstitutional.
Learn more about the amicus brief in @theintercept at the link in our bio.
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Letâs be very clear: This deal is unlawful. And weâre not going to let it stand.
Free Press, the Communications Workers of America, Public Knowledge, the UCC Media Justice Ministry, and represented by Democracy Forward, filed an appeal of the FCCâs rushed approval of the largest broadcast television merger in U.S. history.
We're suing the FCC to block the largest broadcast merger in history. Statement in Stories.
On Tuesday, February 24, join @public_knowledge and @HowardUComm as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996!
As a cornerstone of modern communication policy, this legislation continues to shape how we connect, create, and communicate in the digital age. This event brings together @repmcclellan , policy advocates, and academics to explore the lasting legacy of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. From addressing structural challenges in media ownership and free expression to the ongoing mission to close the digital divide, our speakers will examine how past frameworks influence the public interest issues of today. RSVP today at the link in our bio to join us!
Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are gearing up for #Section230 repeal, but this could mean an end to social media as we know it. Check out the link in our bio to learn more in our latest blog post.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is meant to serve President Trump's whims, not serve the public as an independent agency. Senior VP Harold Feld is here to explain why he's wrong. #publicinterest #techpolicy #FCC
@FCC Chairman Brendan Carr would like to go unchecked as he continues weaponizing the agency's authority for President Trump's every whim, but we are speaking up. Last night, we took the fight for free expression straight to Chairman Carr at the Annual FCBA Dinner, where he heard from us and our allies in a big way. To learn more about how we're standing up for your First Amendment rights, visit our website linked in our bio.
This year, Public Knowledge fought more fiercely than ever before for the public interest while President Trump was waging war on free expression. We're not going anywhere, but we need your help to continue our advocacy in 2026. Join the fight for your digital rights by making a #GivingTuesday contribution at the link in our bio.
