Free Press: Videos

Save The Internet!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:41:22 -0800

Justine Bateman and the Writers Guild of America say Net Neutrality is essential to the future of open communications. Join the 2 million strong for Net Neutrality at SavetheInternet.com.

Low Power FM Radio: Bring the Noise, Pass the Bill

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:35:17 -0800

Congress is very close to passing the Local Community Radio Act, but they won’t pass it if we don’t bring the noise.

The open Internet as a right for all

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:12:08 -0700

A video tribute to the free and open Internet as a right for all people, with all interests, of all backgrounds. Help protect Internet Freedom with 2 million strong for Net Neutrality at SavetheInternet.com

America's CTO on Net Neutrality

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:44:09 -0700

Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, discusses the Obama administration's policy toward Net Neutrality and protecting the open Internet for innovation. Help make Internet Freedom the law at SavetheInternet.com

President Obama pledges support for the open Internet

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:11:28 -0700

On the heels of FCC Chair Julius Genachowski's landmark announcement supporting Net Neutrality, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to protecting America's open Internet as an engine for job creation, innovation and growth.

FCC Chief Commits to Net Neutrality: Ben Scott's response

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:20:22 -0700

The FCC just took a big step forward for Net Neutrality, with FCC Chair Julius Genachowski announcing plans Monday to expand the rules to protect a free and open Internet. Free Press Policy Director Ben Scott applauded the announcement as a "bold" and "common sense" approach.

Rep. Waxman Pledges Support for Net Neutrality

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:48:21 -0700

Net Neutrality wins another key supporter. Rep. Henry Waxman opened the September 17 FCC oversight hearing by pledging to co-sponsor the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, which would make Net Neutrality the law. Sign the petition to help us reach our goal of 2 million supporters for Internet freedom.

Glenn Beck's smear campaign: who's next?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:22:31 -0700

Glenn Beck's McCarthyist smear campaign isn't stopping with Van Jones. Now he's coming after FCC Diversity Officer Mark Lloyd -- and attacking the whole idea of more diverse and local media for America. Let President Obama know Glenn Beck doesn't speak for you.

Van Jones on green jobs and media reform

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:05:50 -0700

Van Jones, one of our most visionary and principled young leaders, was the target of a Glenn Beck smear campaign. President Obama should have ignored Beck’s attack and supported Jones. Sign our open letter. Tell the president: "Glenn Beck Doesn’t Speak for Me."

Highlights from "Access Denied"

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:08:00 -0700

Free Press Campaign Director Tim Karr joins a panel discussion at The Century Foundation on the Obama administration's Internet and media policies, closing the digital divide, and how universal Internet access can re-shape America's mediascape.

Thru You: Two Million for Internet Freedom

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:48:23 -0700

Starring everyone from President Obama to "Ask a Ninja" and "Tron Guy," this mash-up includes a chorus of YouTube musicians, more than a million everyday Americans -- and one brave little bill fighting to become a law! Get your members of Congress on board now at SavetheInternet.com

Junk News: Obama birth certificate issue still won't die...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:57:14 -0700

Junk news outlets are still giving airtime to the phoney issue of President Obama's birth certificate.

Prankster Visits Verizon CEO's Private Address to Discuss Privacy

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:53:18 -0700

To show just how easy it is to get a hold of Americans' personal cellphone data, prankster John Hargrave tracked down the Verizon CEO's own private address and cell number, then went to his home to ask him to stop Verizon's lousy privacy policies.

TV News and the Moon Walk

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:52:52 -0700

On the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing, Slate Video imagines how today's TV news universe would cover the moon walk if it happened today.

Intellectuals, the Media and the Crisis of Our Times

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:59:51 -0700

Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney talks about the shrinking print journalism industry, underlying root causes of the crisis, and solutions to help save journalism.

Al Franken Highlights Net Neutrality at Sotomayor Hearing

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:17:55 -0700

Senator Al Franken asks Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor about Net Neutrality, the First Amendment and the future of the open Internet. Help make Net Neutrality the law at SavetheInternet.com

"Deep Packet Inspection:" From Iran and China... to America?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:55:47 -0700

Is the same Internet technology being used to target protestors in Iran now coming to America? Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver explains.

July 2009 Media Reform Update with Josh Silver

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:51:59 -0700

From freeing the iPhone to the fight for low power FM radio, Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver updates you on what's happening in media reform for July 2009.

Citizen Journalism and the "You Tube Reporters' Center"

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:59:15 -0700

The Uptake shares their secrets for starting a successful citizen journalism organization as part of the new You Tube Reporters' Center.

Congress Examines iPhone Exclusivity

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:13:50 -0700

As Free Press launches FreeMyPhone, a campaign to open up wireless networks and promote consumer choice, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine the consumer wireless experience in America.