Kimberly Longey, Free Press · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Where things stand on our year-end goal

Free Press Don’t miss this chance to double your gift Friend, I wanted to update you on where things stand with our year-end fundraising campaign. I'll start with the bad news first: We have just eight days left to reach our $50,000 year-end goal to fuel our efforts to fight t…

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  Dutch Cosmian, Free Press · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 3:07 PM

FWD: Looking back on what you helped us accomplish

Free Press 2024 has been a momentous year for Free Press Friend, this year has been a challenging one. Despite everything, we were able to accomplish so much in 2024 thanks to people like you, who took action with us. We are immensely proud of the work that we’ve done together, and I hope …

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM

ICYMI: Social Media & the First Amendment: Breaking Down the TikTok Ban

Free Press How you can prepare for attacks on free speech Friend, Yesterday, we convened a panel of experts and hundreds of attendees for a live conversation on the TikTok ban and what it means for everyone’s First Amendment rights as the Trump administration looks to crack dow…

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  Candace at Free Press · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 11:06 PM

What you’ve helped us accomplish

Free Press With your support, we'll continue making real progress Friend, there’s no doubt that 2025 looms heavy on our minds as we gear up for Trump’s return to the White House. But before we close the books on this year, we wanted to celebrate just a few accomplishments that…

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  Timothy Karr, Free Press · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 6:06 PM

FWD: [RSVP] Social Media & the First Amendment: Breaking Down the TikTok Ban

Free Press Hundreds of millions of U.S. residents could be affected Friend, We’re teaming up with experts from the Knight First Amendment Institute to discuss the fate of TikTok. Beyond that, we’ll get into what the looming ban means for everyone’s constitutional rights in an era of billion…

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 7:23 PM

[RSVP] TikTok, the First Amendment and the Coming Assault on Dissent

Free Press Attend Tuesday’s webinar Join us on Tues., Dec. 17, for a briefing on the TikTok ban and threats to free speech. Friend, TikTok will face a national ban unless ByteDance, the app’s parent company, sells it by Jan. 19, 2025. For its millions upon millions of U…

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  Brenda Rivas, Free Press · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 3:07 PM

FWD: Double your impact on our plans to fight Trump’s fascist takeover of our media system

Free Press Making sure you saw Jessica & Craig’s email Friend, did you see the message below from Free Press Co-CEOs Jessica and Craig? Since they reached out, we learned of another awful Trump nominee: Andrew Ferguson, tapped to lead the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson would rather …

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  Timothy Karr, Free Press · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Trump’s 'speech police'

Free Press Get to know the incoming FCC chairman for who he really is Friend, President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has an on-again/off-again relationship with the First Amendment: Brendan Carr defends free-speech rights when it…

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  Jessica and Craig, Free Press · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Double your impact on our plans to fight Trump’s fascist takeover of our media system

Free Press The fight for a just and equitable media system is more necessary than ever. Friend, As we get ready to stand up to Trump 2.0, we’re clear-eyed about his playbook: attacking the media so his administration can evade accountability for destroying civil-rights protecti…

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  Amy Kroin, Free Press · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM

The TikTok ban is a terrible idea

Free Press Action A violation of free speech Friend, Yesterday, a federal appeals court upheld the federal TikTok ban.1 This is unconstitutional — and a clear violation of Americans’ free-speech rights. The app will face a national ban unless ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, sells it …

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  Jessica and Craig, Free Press · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Update on our #GivingTuesday goal

Free Press Two words: THANK YOU. Friend, We’re so thrilled to announce that we reached our #GivingTuesday triple-matched gift goal! There’s no denying that 2025 will be hard. But the groundswell of #GivingTuesday support will help us keep fighting as hard as we have to agains…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 1:06 AM

FWD: One more day to triple your impact!

Free Press #GivingTuesday is now #GivingWednesday This is really it, friend. #GivingTuesday is officially, officially wrapping up, and so is our generous triple-match offer — if you want your gift to go further than ever, please rush it to us by midnight tonight. We appreciate all that you …

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  Brenda Rivas, Free Press · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 3:07 PM

[3X MATCH EXTENDED] One more day to triple your impact!

Free Press Don’t miss this triple-match extension Friend, It's clear this community is committed to joining us in the fight against hate and attacks on free speech and freedom of the press in the months ahead. Our generous matching donor is inspired by all of your support so…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 2:16 AM

FWD: 3x your impact to fight disinformation & division

Free Press This #GivingTuesday triple match expires at midnight Friend, It’s down to the wire: We have less than three hours left to reach our $10,000 #GivingTuesday triple-matched goal. Through midnight tonight, a generous donor will TRIPLE all donations to Free Press. That means your $5…

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  Brenda Rivas, Free Press · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Triple your impact to fight disinformation & division

Free Press Meeting our #GivingTuesday goal is crucial Friend, Since Free Press was founded in 2003, media and technology have changed dramatically. But some things are as true now as they were then: The internet and the media can be vital tools that support the health of our…

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  Dutch Cosmian, Free Press · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM

FWD: TODAY ONLY: Triple your #GivingTuesday gift!

Free Press Don’t miss this donor’s generous offer Friend, did you see? A generous donor is TRIPLING every gift to Free Press on this #GivingTuesday to help us pull out all the stops to fight authoritarianism, disinformation and so much more in the months ahead. We believe people’s rights to…

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  Candace at Free Press · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 1:07 PM

TODAY ONLY: 3x your #GivingTuesday gift!

Free Press Don’t miss this special matching-gift offer Friend, If our democracy and the future of our media feel more uncertain to you than ever, you’re not alone. What still gives me hope is that Free Press knows what it takes to fight for your rights to connect and communi…

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  Jessica and Craig, Free Press · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 3:07 PM

[3x MATCH] You don’t have to wait until #GivingTuesday to fight Trump’s attacks on free speech

Free Press Triple your impact with our matching-gift offer! Friend, We won't back down when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. His plan to promote FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to agency chairman — and the attacks both men have made on the First Amendment — on…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

November 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM

[Free Press Update] Lots to recap this month

Free Press Trump’s FCC nomination, our #eXit and more Friend, Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Free Press Update, our monthly newsletter recapping as much of our work from the last month as possible into one email — and a LOT happened this month. Let’s get started: …

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  Candace at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM

FWD: How the Senate can protect press freedom

Free Press Action Pressing matters Friend, If the Senate doesn’t pass the PRESS Act by the end of this year, we won’t get another chance to protect journalists from Trump’s vindictiveness — sign our petition right away. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our pet…

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  The Free Press Action Team · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 9:42 PM

How the Senate can protect press freedom

Free Press Action Trump wants to kill the PRESS Act *We’re making it easier than ever to take action with us: If we already have your information in our records, you just need to click one of the links or button below to instantly sign the petition.* Friend, Free Press A…

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  Heather at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 3:05 PM

FWD: A dangerous bill has moved forward

Free Press Action We can’t afford to let up now Friend, As we stare down a second Trump administration and full Republican control of Congress, nonprofits are on the frontlines of upholding our shared values, providing access to essential services and defending our Constitution. We cannot al…

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  Jenna, Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 6:36 PM

A dangerous bill has moved forward

Free Press Action The fight isn’t over yet Friend, Unfortunately, the House passed HR 9495 yesterday. This dangerous legislation would grant broad and easily abused powers to the executive branch, threatening the work of every single nonprofit in the country. That means indepen…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 2:07 PM

FWD: #eXit

Free Press How we stay connected Friend, We’re done with Twitter, but we’re not done with you! Please stay in touch: Text “Twitter” to 78748 to sign up for our text updates! Free Press Bluesky Free Press Facebook Free Press Action Instagram Free Press Threads Free Press TikTok Free Press Y…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 3:13 PM

#eXit

Free Press Saying goodbye to Elon Musk’s cesspool of bigotry Friend, For years, Free Press has sought to hold social-media companies accountable for amplifying hate and lies that undermine public health, safety and democracy. We've pushed for meaningful reforms that would prote…

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  Heather at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 6:16 PM

FWD: A dangerous power grab

Free Press Action We need to stop this dangerous bill Friend, There’s very little time: If the House advances this bill — as soon as tomorrow — it could be catastrophic for Free Press Action and every nonprofit in the country. Please sign our petition right away. Thank you, Heather and th…

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  Jenna, Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 18, 2024 at 8:52 PM

The House is determined to crush nonprofits

Free Press Action A frightening bill is back from the dead *We’re making it easier than ever to take action with us: If we already have your information in our records, you just need to click one of the links or button below to instantly sign the petition.* Friend, Last …

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  The Free Press Action Team · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 5:36 PM

FWD: Making sense of the last week

Free Press Action Strength in numbers Friend, Free Press Action has joined with more than 130 other nonprofit organizations in resisting government overreach — especially as Trump has pledged to retaliate against those who disagree with his extremist agenda. Are you with us too? Thank you, …

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  Jenna, Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Making sense of the last week

Free Press Action Here’s what’s gone down since Trump won. Rush a donation to Free Press Action to help fight authoritarianism >> Friend, This has been the longest week. Between Trump’s victory, an incoming Congress inclined to do his bidding and the news of his n…

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  The Free Press Action Team · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 6:07 PM

FWD: Trump's return and the media we need

Free Press Action Our thoughts right now Friend, we just wanted to make sure you saw Jessica and Craig’s email from the other day. This is a terrifying moment in our nation’s history, but we’re determined to confront the slide toward authoritarianism. Friend, in January, Donald T…

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  Jessica and Craig, Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Trump's return and the media we need

Free Press Action There is much we can and will do Friend, in January, Donald Trump will become the president again — crashing into office on a wave of lies, racism, hate and other authoritarian tactics, egged on by a media system that puts profit over everything else. We can’t …

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  The Free Press Action Team · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Democracy needs you

Free Press Action Vote for your right to connect and communicate We strongly encourage you to vote if you are able, and to check the status of your returned ballot online. Friend, This is a close, consequential election. Free Press Action is continuing to closely monitor…

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  Candace at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Social-media platforms are suppressing useful information for voters

Free Press Action Help Free Press Action hold these companies accountable We strongly encourage you to vote if you are able, and to check the status of your returned ballot online. Friend, we’re worried: Social-media companies are limiting public access to critical voting…

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 3:15 PM

ICYMI: Mapping Threats of Violence Around the 2024 Election

Free Press What can you do to defend democracy? We strongly encourage you to vote if you are able, and to check the status of your returned ballot online. Friend, Last week, we continued our Democracy Is ... programming with a timely warning about anticipating threats o…

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  Dutch at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 2:06 PM

FWD: [ACT NOW] The FCC must not dictate political coverage

Free Press Action Let journalists do their jobs. Friend, Free Press will not stand idly by while authoritarian figures crack down on our First Amendment rights, and neither should you: Sign our petition calling on the radical wing of the FCC to stop weaponizing their power against their poli…

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  Heather at Free Press Action · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM

[ACT NOW] The FCC must not dictate political coverage

Free Press Action Two radical FCC commissioners seem to have forgotten the First Amendment *We’re making it easier than ever to take action with us: If we already have your information in our records, you just need to click one of the links or button below to instantly sign t…

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  Brenda at Free Press Action · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Five things to know

Free Press Action Tricks AND treats! Friend, With just hours to go until the end of the month, here are five things to know: The Free Press team is in court today defending the FCC's strong Net Neutrality protections against an industry-led lawsuit. Yesterday, we hosted a brie…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 4:06 PM

FWD: Quid pro quo at The Washington Post and L.A. Times

Free Press It’s up to us to save our media system from the billionaire class Friend, with Election Day coming up in less than a week, it’s become clear where our institutions stand. And with the planet’s second-richest person — Jeff Bezos — blocking the Washington Post’s presidential endorse…

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  Craig Aaron, Free Press · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Our endorsement: Save journalism from the billionaires

Free Press Surprise! Billionaires care more about profits than the public good Your donation makes it possible for us to make this promise: A greedy billionaire cannot and will not change Free Press’ priorities or values. Friend, This year’s most notable newspaper endor…

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  Candace at Free Press · [email protected]

October 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM

[RSVP] Mapping Threats of Violence Around the 2024 Election

Free Press We must take these threats seriously. Friend, We’re teaming up with experts from the Center for Election Innovation and Research, the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to discuss threats of political violence around th…

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  The Free Press Team · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 2:06 PM

FWD: We’re heading to court on Halloween 🦇🎃

Free Press ISP lies make us want to Scream Friend, Halloween is creeping up … and so is our day in court. Make a gift to our Net Neutrality Rapid-Response Fund in support of our legal efforts to protect the open internet we deserve. Then read Yanni’s email below for the cursed tale of woe. …

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  Yanni at Free Press · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM

We’re heading to court on Halloween 🦇🎃

Free Press We can’t let our progress turn into a horror movie plot Friend, it’s been nearly 20 years since Net Neutrality first came under threat. And as Halloween approaches, there's something truly frightening brewing — not in haunted houses, but in court. On Oct. 31, oral a…

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Webinar: Preparing for threats of violence around the 2024 election

Free Press Couldn’t make it? How about next week instead? Join us on Wed., Oct. 30, for a briefing on threats of electoral violence. Friend, We’re sorry you couldn’t make it to this week’s training, but Free Press’ Democracy Is ... programming has plenty of opportunitie…

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  Vanessa Maria Graber, Free Press · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM

FWD: [RSVP] Anticipating Election Lies Before & After Election Day

Free Press Democracy is worth defending Friend, Election Day is in just two weeks, and yet the media system is failing to curb disinformation. We hope you can join us as we discuss the ways newsrooms and journalists must anticipate election lies and threats to the rule of law. Here are the…

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  The Free Press Action Team · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 2:07 PM

FWD: The Project 2025 co-author who wants to run the FCC

Free Press Action Did you see Craig’s email? Friend, In case you missed it, Brendan Carr — a current FCC commissioner and a co-author of Project 2025 — hopes to reshape the agency in favor of big corporations and right-wing media. His agenda threatens the future of Net Neutrality and promise…

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  Craig Aaron, Free Press Action · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 8:36 PM

The Project 2025 co-author who wants to run the FCC

Free Press Action This fight isn’t just about one agency Help us sound the alarm about Project 2025’s dark vision for the FCCDonate to the Democracy Watch Fund » Friend, by now, you’ve probably heard of Project 2025 — the not-so-secret plan the Heritage Foundation cooked …

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM

[RSVP] Anticipating Election Lies Before & After Election Day

Free Press Democracy is worth defending Join us on Tues., Oct. 22, for a discussion on how journalists must anticipate election lies. Friend, As we rapidly approach Election Day, deceit and manipulation are only getting worse, with grave consequences for our society and…

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  Amy Kroin, Free Press · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Free Press' Fall Update!

Free Press A different kind of newsletter Friend,Each month, we send out the Free Press Update, a monthly newsletter recapping as much of our work as possible into one email. But what happens when there’s simply too much content to squeeze into one message? The changing of the…

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  Timothy Karr, Free Press · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 11:03 PM

The next Big Lie

Free Press Our media system is failing to stem the tide of disinformation Friend, As people across Florida and the Southeast braced for Hurricane Milton, Elon Musk used his platform to spread disinformation about ongoing federal emergency-response efforts. Tens of millions of…

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  Nora, Free Press · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 6:08 PM

FWD: Election Day is four weeks away

Free Press Remember to check your voter-registration status Friend,The closer we get to Election Day, the more our institutions need to take serious action to safeguard our democracy and the rule of law: Urge media executives to commit to reporting on threats to our democracy. Urge Big Tech…

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