The open internet is central to people’s freedom to communicate, share, advocate and innovate. But powerful interests want to censor free speech, block the sharing of information, hinder innovation and control how internet users get online.

Consolidation has long run rampant in the news, cable and broadband industries. In all of these cases consumers suffer the consequences.

U.S. journalism is in a fragile state. Strengthening the connections between newsrooms and communities is one way forward.

Free Press activists are amazing. They don’t just sign petitions … they also meet with elected officials, attend rallies and protests, write letters to the editor and support our campaigns with financial contributions.