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Another Net Neutrality-Killing Trick from Congress
Candace Clement
June 10, 2015
You fought the cable companies and you won. But now Congress is launching another nasty sneak attack on Net Neutrality — right before the FCC’s historic rules are set to go into effect.
Not an NBA Fan? Better Start, Since You’ll Be Paying More for It Soon
S. Derek Turner
June 4, 2015
Rejoice basketball fans! The NBA Finals tip off tonight after a week-long hiatus forced sports enthusiasts to watch college softball or interact with their neglected families.
The USA Freedom Act Passed! Now What?
Sandra Fulton
June 3, 2015
On Tuesday the Senate passed the USA Freedom Act, a surveillance reform bill that reins in some of the powers the NSA has been using to spy on innocent Americans. President Obama signed the bill later that same day.
Lifeline Is a 'Pathway Out of Poverty'
Jessica J. González
June 2, 2015
Lifeline has tremendous potential to dramatically improve the lives of millions of Americans. As a former Lifeline recipient, I know firsthand how life-changing it can be.
The Sun Must Set on Mass Surveillance
Timothy Karr
May 29, 2015
The Senate’s pro-surveillance wing is scrambling to advance new legislation to preserve the NSA's unchecked ability to spy on all of us. And they’re in a rush.
Charter Customers Warn: Don't Be Suckered by Promises of Better Service --- 'Charter Blows'
Phillip Dampier
May 28, 2015
“I thought I was watching Comedy Central,” said Ralph Wilson, a longtime Charter customer in suburban Los Angeles. He was actually watching a Bloomberg News interview with the CEO of Charter Communications regarding Tuesday’s formal merger announcement.
News Flash: The Charter-Time Warner Cable Merger Will Benefit Execs, Burden the Rest of Us
Amy Kroin
May 27, 2015
Like any merger, the Charter-Time Warner Cable deal is about the consolidation of power. But it’s also the story of three men.
Emergency Vigils Against Mass Surveillance
Candace Clement
May 20, 2015
We’re at an all-hands-on-deck moment in the fight to stop unchecked government surveillance.
Coalition Says Law Enforcement Must Protect Civil Rights When Wearing Body Cameras
Joseph Torres
May 20, 2015
Over the past year, in the wake of multiple police killings of unarmed Black and Latino men, women and children, support for body-worn cameras has gained momentum, with both the White House and police officers advocating for their use.
Free Press Jumps in to Defend the Net Neutrality Rules in Court
Candace Clement
May 15, 2015
As John Oliver might say, Free Press exists to stop “cable company f*ckery.” It’s been a banner year for doing that and protecting the open Internet.

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