Videos
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The open Internet as a right for all
A video tribute to the free and open Internet as a right for all people, with all interests, of all backgrounds. Help protect Internet Freedom with 2 million strong for Net Neutrality at SavetheInternet.com
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America's CTO on Net Neutrality
Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, discusses the Obama administration's policy toward Net Neutrality and protecting the open Internet for innovation. Help make Internet Freedom the law at SavetheInternet.com
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President Obama pledges support for the open Internet
On the heels of FCC Chair Julius Genachowski's landmark announcement supporting Net Neutrality, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to protecting America's open Internet as an engine for job creation, innovation and growth.
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FCC Chief Commits to Net Neutrality: Ben Scott's response
The FCC just took a big step forward for Net Neutrality, with FCC Chair Julius Genachowski announcing plans Monday to expand the rules to protect a free and open Internet. Free Press Policy Director Ben Scott applauded the announcement as a "bold" and "common sense" approach.
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Rep. Waxman Pledges Support for Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality wins another key supporter. Rep. Henry Waxman opened the September 17 FCC oversight hearing by pledging to co-sponsor the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, which would make Net Neutrality the law. Sign the petition to help us reach our goal of 2 million supporters for Internet freedom.
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Glenn Beck's smear campaign: who's next?
Glenn Beck's McCarthyist smear campaign isn't stopping with Van Jones. Now he's coming after FCC Diversity Officer Mark Lloyd -- and attacking the whole idea of more diverse and local media for America. Let President Obama know Glenn Beck doesn't speak for you.
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Van Jones on green jobs and media reform
Van Jones, one of our most visionary and principled young leaders, was the target of a Glenn Beck smear campaign. President Obama should have ignored Beck’s attack and supported Jones. Sign our open letter. Tell the president: "Glenn Beck Doesn’t Speak for Me."
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Highlights from "Access Denied"
Free Press Campaign Director Tim Karr joins a panel discussion at The Century Foundation on the Obama administration's Internet and media policies, closing the digital divide, and how universal Internet access can re-shape America's mediascape.
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Thru You: Two Million for Internet Freedom
Starring everyone from President Obama to "Ask a Ninja" and "Tron Guy," this mash-up includes a chorus of YouTube musicians, more than a million everyday Americans -- and one brave little bill fighting to become a law! Get your members of Congress on board now at SavetheInternet.com
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Junk News: Obama birth certificate issue still won't die...
Junk news outlets are still giving airtime to the phoney issue of President Obama's birth certificate.
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Prankster Visits Verizon CEO's Private Address to Discuss Privacy
To show just how easy it is to get a hold of Americans' personal cellphone data, prankster John Hargrave tracked down the Verizon CEO's own private address and cell number, then went to his home to ask him to stop Verizon's lousy privacy policies.
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TV News and the Moon Walk
On the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing, Slate Video imagines how today's TV news universe would cover the moon walk if it happened today.
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Intellectuals, the Media and the Crisis of Our Times
Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney talks about the shrinking print journalism industry, underlying root causes of the crisis, and solutions to help save journalism.
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Al Franken Highlights Net Neutrality at Sotomayor Hearing
Senator Al Franken asks Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor about Net Neutrality, the First Amendment and the future of the open Internet. Help make Net Neutrality the law at SavetheInternet.com
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"Deep Packet Inspection:" From Iran and China... to America?
Is the same Internet technology being used to target protestors in Iran now coming to America? Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver explains.
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July 2009 Media Reform Update with Josh Silver
From freeing the iPhone to the fight for low power FM radio, Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver updates you on what's happening in media reform for July 2009.
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Citizen Journalism and the "You Tube Reporters' Center"
The Uptake shares their secrets for starting a successful citizen journalism organization as part of the new You Tube Reporters' Center.
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Congress Examines iPhone Exclusivity
As Free Press launches FreeMyPhone, a campaign to open up wireless networks and promote consumer choice, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine the consumer wireless experience in America.
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Confirmation Hearing for Obama's FCC Chairman Nominee
At his nomination hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee, Julius Genachowski called the FCC "a 21st-century agency for the information age." He described his vision for the agency as "fostering investment and innovation via open, fair and data-driven processes."
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"Who Is Free Press?"
New to Free Press and our campaigns? Here's a quick overview of our vision and work for 2009 -- and beyond!

