Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 4:19 PM

I’m seriously proud

Free Press Making progress in the fight for affordable internet and local journalism. The past six weeks have been a whirlwind, and I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together. I’m reaching out with an update on what we’ve been up to. Here are just a few examples of w…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:19 PM

No signs of stopping

Free Press We weren’t ready for a global pandemic, but we are ready for this moment. Friend, We are now weeks into social distancing and fighting a global pandemic but the disinformation and hate around COVID-19 show no signs of stopping. Donate today to help us keep communitie…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Pai wants companies to pinkie swear

Free Press Urge the FCC to reinstate Title II Net Neutrality protections today. COVID-19 Alert Friend, Teachers who can’t reach their students. Students who must borrow their neighbors’ Wi-Fi service so they can learn. Seniors who can’t connect to essential service…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Really, FCC? This again?

Free Press Help us keep fighting the FCC in court Friend, Why are women and people of color so often depicted in stereotypical terms in the news media — or ignored altogether? The fact that media companies are nearly all led by white men could certainly have something to do with…

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 12:08 PM

FW: WOW -- you all are remarkable

Free Press The week behind us and what lies ahead I don’t usually do this, but my co-CEO Jessica sent this message to our team here at Free Press this week, and I wanted to share it with you. As one of our supporters, you are a vital part of our community, and I want you to know …

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 6:10 PM

The digital divide + COVID-19 = disaster

Free Press When the FCC repealed Net Neutrality, we knew it was unleashing chaos. Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw our message yesterday: The FCC is taking public comments about how the repeal of Title II Net Neutrality has impacted public safety and the ability of poor people and commu…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 9:58 PM

The digital divide + COVID-19 = disaster

Free Press When the FCC repealed Net Neutrality, we knew it was unleashing chaos. COVID-19 Alert Friend, As COVID-19 spreads across the country, access to a free and open internet can help save lives. This is especially true for low-income communities and people of…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 7:10 PM

The FCC can’t handle the truth

Free Press We’re no strangers to these kinds of attacks and we aren’t going anywhere. Friend, First Sean Hannity attacked us. Now Trump FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and fellow Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr are going after us — all because we called on the agency to issue guidance to broadcas…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 2:29 PM

The FCC can’t handle the truth

Free Press We’re no strangers to these kinds of attacks and we aren’t going anywhere. COVID-19 Alert Friend, Last week we told you how Sean Hannity was attacking us. Now we’re being attacked by the FCC commissioners themselves for trying to protect the public from be…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 7:13 PM

The price of internet is too damn high

Free Press People need affordable internet and phone service during this pandemic. Friend, Millions of people in the United States lack access to high-speed internet and other essential communication services. This is unacceptable during ordinary times — and it's downright dangerous now when…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 11:38 PM

The price of internet is too damn high

Free Press People need affordable internet and phone service during this pandemic. COVID-19 Alert Friend, The humanitarian and economic crises caused by COVID-19 have made it impossible to deny our nation’s deep systemic inequalities. Among them is the fact that milli…

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 3:45 PM

We can’t let COVID-19 end local journalism

Free Press Congress needs to create an emergency journalism stimulus. Friend, Local newspapers and media outlets were already beyond a crisis point before COVID-19 hit — and without immediate help they could go extinct. That’s why Free Press Action has created a $5-billion plan to keep comm…

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 1:18 PM

We can’t let COVID-19 end local journalism

Free Press Congress needs to create an emergency journalism stimulus. Friend, With the coronavirus spreading rapidly throughout our country, getting reliable and timely news on what’s happening in your community is more crucial than ever before. But local newspapers and media …

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Re: The FCC is refusing to do its job -- here’s what’s next

Free Press We heard back from the FCC -- and it’s bad news. Act now. Friend, The FCC has rules that ban TV and radio stations from airing misinformation that threatens public health — but the agency is refusing to stop Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other right-wing personalities from spre…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 3:10 PM

The FCC is refusing to do its job -- here’s what’s next

Free Press We heard back from the FCC -- and it’s bad news. Act now. Fox News, iHeart Radio, and other TV and radio stations are airing lies about the coronavirus. Speak out today. Friend — It’s unlawful for broadcasters to air misinformation that threatens public health and sa…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 9:07 PM

UPDATE: Hannity attacks Free Press - please respond

Free Press We need your help: The right-wing media is stepping up their attacks on us Friend, Sean Hannity — who has lied over and over about the coronavirus — is attacking Free Press. He's doing this because last week we filed an emergency petition urging the FCC to stop the spread of fals…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Sean Hannity is attacking us

Free Press We need your help: The right-wing media is stepping up their attacks on us COVID-19 Alert Last week we filed an emergency petition at the FCC urging the agency to stop the deadly spread of false information about COVID-19 on radio and TV stations.1 Now S…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 11:18 PM

COVID-19, hate and disinformation

Free Press Hate and disinformation about COVID-19 are worsening the global pandemic. COVID-19 Alert Friend, Hate and disinformation about COVID-19 are worsening the global pandemic — and much of this content is surfacing online. In the last couple weeks, we’ve been a…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM

COVID-19 means we need the internet more than ever

Free Press Demand low-to-no-cost unlimited service during the COVID-19 crisis. Friend, I’m writing this message to you from my apartment — the Free Press office closed two weeks ago. I’m fortunate because I have home internet, but millions of people in this country do not. In this moment of…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 10:38 PM

COVID-19 means we need the internet more than ever

Free Press Demand low-to-no-cost unlimited service during the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 Alert Tell AT&T, Comcast and More: Provide low-to-no-cost unlimited service during the COVID-19 crisis. Friend, Within the blink of an eye, the coronavirus pandemic has chang…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Re: The latest COVID-19 misinformation

Free Press The president is spreading deadly misinformation about COVID-19. Friend, During a press conference last week, President Trump discussed the alleged benefits of a drug called chloroquine in treating coronavirus — even though the FDA hasn't approved the medication's use for this ill…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Trump's dangerous lies

Free Press The president is spreading deadly misinformation about COVID-19. COVID-19 Alert Friend, The president is spreading deadly misinformation about COVID-19 and one person has arguably died as a result of it. Tell the FCC it must rein in misinformation about …

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Lies about COVID-19

Free Press Misinformation about COVID-19 will cost people their lives. Friend, Fox News is known for spreading all kinds of toxic lies — and in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic the network trivialized the virus and downplayed the risks. This kind of misinformation — which has sprea…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Lies about COVID-19

Free Press Misinformation about COVID-19 will cost people their lives. COVID-19 Alert Friend, Misinformation about COVID-19 will cost people their lives. And right now there’s a ton of false information about coronavirus circulating on the airwaves. The Federal Co…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 5:42 PM

COVID-19 is another reason we need accessible internet

Free Press Reliable access to internet and phone services is critical in light of COVID-19. Take action today. Friend, We have some amazing progress to report: Two companies have stepped up since we launched our petition urging telecom providers to waive internet and phone bills for at-risk …

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 9:38 PM

COVID-19 is another reason we need accessible internet

Free Press Reliable access to internet and phone services is critical in light of COVID-19. Take action today. Tell Comcast, AT&T and More: Waive Internet and Phone Bills for At-Risk People and Stop Data Caps During the Coronavirus Crisis. Friend, The coronavirus pandemic i…

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  Candace Clement, FreePress.net · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 3:19 PM

A snapshot of our work in 2020

Free Press We see the connections between our work and the headlines every day Donate now to support our work ahead. Friend, I know there’s a lot competing for your attention right now. Between the coronavirus, the election, climate disasters and political scandals, it's hard to…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 7:06 PM

4 Hours Left to Save Lifeline

Free Press Trump FCC Closing Public Comment TONIGHT Friend, I’m typing fast right now because we are just hours away from the end of the public-comment period on Lifeline and I still don’t see your name on our petition. Please take two minutes out of your day today and demand that the Trump…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 9:44 PM

One Day Left to Make Your Voice Heard

Free Press Comment on the Lifeline program closes TOMORROW Dear friend, Our attorneys at Free Press are busy putting the finishing touches on their comments about Lifeline. Chairman Pai will close the public-comment period tomorrow at MIDNIGHT. I know how much it matters to you…

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  Carmen Scurato, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 22, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Re: Lifeline Update: A note from our legal team

Free Press Donate today to fund the fight to save Lifeline. Dear friend, My colleagues on the Free Press legal team and I are gearing up for a long weekend: We have just a few days left to weigh in on the Trump FCC’s attempt to sabotage the Lifeline program. But while we want to put everyt…

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  Carmen Scurato, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Lifeline Update: A note from our legal team

Free Press Donate today to fund the fight to save Lifeline. Dear friend, With just five days to go until the FCC comment period ends, my legal team here at Free Press is getting down to the wire in our fight to save Lifeline. Chairman Pai’s proposed changes would result in mil…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 8:46 PM

1 week: Stop Trump’s FCC from decimating Lifeline

Free Press Your action today could offer a lifeline. Hi friend, We have just one week left before FCC Chairman Pai closes public comment on his disastrous plan to sabotage Lifeline — and I saw that you haven’t had a chance to take action. We need your help. For countless low-income families…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Tell Chairman Pai: Leave. Lifeline. ALONE.

Free Press Take action today to save Lifeline. Dear Friend, It’s an insulting and insidious attack on anyone who has ever been on the wrong side of the digital divide ... Right now, Trump’s FCC is trying yet again to sabotage the Lifeline program — one of the only programs tha…

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  Jessica J. González, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Did you see my message yesterday?

Free Press Take action now to save Lifeline & end the FCC’s war on the poor Dear Friend, On Tuesday, the disastrous merger between T-Mobile and Sprint was given the green light — making it likely that wireless prices will rise for everyone. The merger was approved despite the obvious har…

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  Jessica J. González, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 12:23 AM

Why I needed Lifeline

Free Press Take action now to save Lifeline & end the FCC’s war on the poor Stop the War on the Poor: Save Lifeline Friend, In news that will surprise no one ... Trump’s FCC is yet again declaring war on the poor, this time by attacking Lifeline, one of the only ways poor pe…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Missing from the debates: your voice

Free Press We've got questions about Net Neutrality, the candidates hopefully have answers Friend, The Iowa caucuses are (mostly?) over and the candidates are set to hit the debate stage in New Hampshire this Friday. The candidates have made their positions known on issues rang…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Your chance to rein in the Patriot Act

Free Press We need you to call Congress today and stand up for privacy Friend, I know there's a lot going on right now, but we need your help to pass a bill that would be a game-changer for privacy rights in the United States. This critical piece of legislation would rein in dangerous spying…

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  Heather Franklin, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 7:33 PM

The guide you need at the ballot box

Free Press Introducing Free Press Action’s 2020 voter guide Friend, After months of debates and campaign news, the time is finally here: The Iowa caucuses are on Monday. We know it can be hard to keep track of where all of the candidates stand on media and tech issues, which is…

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  Lucia, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Your chance to rein in the Patriot Act

Free Press We need you to call Congress today and stand up for privacy Friend, At this very moment, Trump is being tried for high crimes and misdemeanors, and for abusing the power of his office. At the same time, Congress is weighing reauthorizing sweeping spying powers contain…

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  Jessica J. González, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 25, 2020 at 1:07 PM

ACT NOW: Critical privacy bill moving through Congress today.

Free Press I’m relying on you. Friend, A critical piece of legislation is moving through Congress that would push through bold privacy-protecting reforms of the Patriot Act. Take action RIGHT NOW to urge Congress to pass the Safeguarding Americans’ Private Records Act. The bill would reform…

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  Jessica J. González, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 1:04 AM

Our first big fight of 2020: Could you respond?

Free Press I’m relying on you. Dear friend, I’m 8 days into my new role as co-CEO of Free Press and I’m reaching out to you today because we have the first big fight of the year on our hands. Today, a critical piece of legislation is moving through Congress that would push thro…

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Meet Jessica González: New Co-CEO of Free Press

Free Press To tackle 2020’s challenges, we’re taking a fresh approach 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 …

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 12:38 AM

Re: I have big news!

Free Press There’s still time for the triple match Hey there — just wanted to reach out one last time to let you know there is still time to triple your gift to Free Press for 2020. Thanks so much for your support and all you do, Craig Hi friend, I just heard from our triple-ma…

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 5:20 PM

I have big news!

Free Press There’s still time for the triple match Hi friend, I just heard from our triple-match donor and I have big news: We’re so close to meeting our year-end goal that they’re willing to extend the triple match for 12 more hours. That’s right: You have one more chance to m…

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  Kimberly Longey, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 3:18 AM

Triple your gift before it's too late!

Free Press Give to Free Press before the clock strikes midnight Triple Your Gift to Free Press Dear friend, I can hear some New Year’s revelers down the hall — that’s how close we are to 2020. But I can’t kick back and toast with my friends and neighbors yet, because Free Press is just a few…

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  Kimberly Longey, FreePress.net · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 12:11 AM

Time is running out!

Free Press Give to Free Press before the clock strikes midnight Triple Your Gift to Free Press Dear friend, We have just a few hours left before we close the books on 2019, and I have to tell you, we aren’t where we need to be. To protect your online rights in 2020, we have an …

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  Free Press Team, FreePress.net · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Act fast, triple your gift

Free Press Less than 24 hours left to triple your gift Friend, There are still a few hours left to TRIPLE your gift. Donate now. Thank you for your support! The Free Press team Good morning, friend, A truly grueling year is almost at its close, but in the next few hours alone…

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  Kimberly Longey, FreePress.net · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Act fast, triple your gift

Free Press Less than 24 hours left to triple your gift Good morning, friend, A truly grueling year is almost at its close, but in the next few hours alone, you have a chance to end 2019 on a hopeful note: Your tax-deductible gift to Free Press will be TRIPLED if you give before …

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  Craig Aaron, FreePress.net · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Triple match expiring soon.

Free Press Donate now and triple your gift. Triple Your Gift to Free Press Hi Friend, We’re less than 48 hours away from 2020, which means you have less than 48 hours to take advantage of our triple-match offer to help Free Press fight three times as hard for your rights online…

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  Kimberly Longey, FreePress.net · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 4:18 PM

We haven't heard from you.

Free Press Please respond before midnight Dec. 31 Your Match Offer: Still Available Claim by: 11:59 p.m. on 12/31 Your Gift Triples to: $20 = $60  |  $100 = $300  |  $500 = $1,500 Friend, I don’t usually email you on the weekend, but this is important. I just went th…

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