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No Merger!

Comcast’s proposed takeover of NBC is bad news for consumers. But Washington and Wall Street have already bought into the idea that it's a done deal. That's why Americans need to speak out now and stop the mega-merger!

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Who Owns the Media?

Just six companies control a huge amount of our country's media, on TV, radio, and even online. Who owns the media you use everyday — and how are they serving you?

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The Crisis in Female and Minority Ownership

Media consolidation pushes women and people of color off the dial and out of the picture. Read more about the crisis in female and minority ownership in radio and TV.

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Diversity in Media Ownership

We need diverse, independent media owners who have a strong connection to their audience and community. Find out about the range of organizations standing up for media diversity.

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Corporate media giants are silencing diverse voices, abandoning quality journalism and eliminating local content.

It’s time to stand up for better media.

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August 19, 2010 by Josh Stearns
As of yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission had received 33,049 comments about the proposed merger of Comcast with NBC-Universal. Nearly 32,000... [more]
August 11, 2010 by Megan Tady
Have a great idea for better media? We want to hear it. Free Press is excited to announce the call for suggestions for the 2011 National Conference for... [more]
August 2, 2010 by Jim Rhyne
As large media conglomerates grow bigger, individual voices are increasingly left out of any meaningful dialogue — even at a “public”... [more]
July 28, 2010 by Matt Schafer
In front of a crowd of 2,000 bloggers and citizen activists at Netroots Nation last week, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) delivered an explosive speech about... [more]
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