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Billionaires Are Encroaching on the Free Press. Let’s Act to Defend It in 2026.
Independent grassroots journalism committed to the pursuit of liberation is an antidote to billionaire-dictated media.
The Right Funds Its Media. Can Progressive Philanthropy Meet the Moment?
Rigorous, principled, independent journalism is an essential part of movement building.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come
The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.
With Trump’s Return, Combating Corporate News Disinfo Is More Urgent Than Ever
Instead of top-down regulation, we need bottom-up scrutiny of mis- and disinformation based on critical media literacy.
As NYT Staffers Strike, Sanders Calls to Empower Workers Battling Media Giants
“We need to rebuild and protect a diverse and truly independent press,” wrote Sen. Sanders.
A Bill Intended to Protect Journalists Could End Up Boosting Far Right Media
A bill crafted to give local news leverage over Big Tech has drawn fierce criticism despite bipartisan support.
Making Big Tech Pay News Outlets Won’t Help Save Independent Journalism
New laws that force Big Tech into payment negotiations with Big Media won't save journalism. Here’s a better way.
Media Attacks Aren’t Slowing Sanders’s Surge — They’re Showing His Independence
Corporate media outlets are trying desperately to shape public opinion as the efficacy of their propaganda wanes.
Activists Reflect on 20 Years of Indymedia and the Radical Media Movement
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Independent Media Center and rise of the global citizen journalist movement.
Police Raid Egypt’s Last Independent News Outlet
The raid and arrests mark a sharp escalation in Egypt’s attack on press freedom.