Friend,

It’s no secret that we have a lot of work ahead of us in 2020. Almost every day the Trump administration and large corporate interests attack the core of Free Press’ work: the rights to freely connect and communicate.

That’s why we need the best possible team to fight for your rights … and that’s why I’m thrilled to share that my trusted colleague and friend Jessica J. González is the new co-CEO of Free Press and Free Press Action.

Jessica is a passionate and respected advocate, and this is a defining moment for digital civil rights. Help jumpstart this era with a donation of $35 now.

I’ve had the honor of working with Jessica for years. She and I share a bold vision for challenging the media status quo. Starting right now in 2020 we’re fighting to:

• Restore Net Neutrality. We just filed an appeal in our case against the FCC. In the states, New York introduced what looks like a very strong Net Neutrality bill. In 2020, we’ll not only work to win back fundamental open-internet protections but expand the fight to make it about access, affordability and building resilient networks. Help fund this effort.
• Reject hate and disinformation. Right-wing forces will exploit the 2020 election to target and scapegoat people of color, spreading lies to inflame political divisions and steal elections. And corporate media and tech companies will be their all-too-willing accomplices. We’ll push back via our Change the Terms campaign and take on Facebook, Fox News and more.
• Reinvent journalism. 2020 presents a real opportunity to reinvigorate local journalism and public media. We’re especially excited about an incredible new project we’re launching with allies in Philadelphia to transform coverage and narratives around crime and criminal justice in the city.
• Get ready for 2021. Free Press Action’s comprehensive media-and-tech platform is already shaping the policy positions of prominent political campaigns. This year, we’ll focus on building relationships and power to influence the next administration and its key appointments if and when a change in power happens in Washington.

We’re fighting for media and technology grounded in racial and economic justice for all. Donate now to help make this vision a reality.

Jessica and I will be sending out updates together in the weeks ahead about all the great work underway at Free Press.

I hope you’ll join me in congratulating and celebrating Jessica. I can’t wait to see everything all of us can accomplish together in 2020 and beyond!

Onward,

Craig Aaron
Co-CEO of Free Press and Free Press Action
freepress.net