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Resisting Censorship: Why We Took a Stand at the FCBA Dinner
Public Knowledge, Free Press and TechFreedom staged a protest outside of the 2025 Federal Communications Bar Association's annual dinner.
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Last week, we gathered with @freepress.bsky.social and @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner. Special thanks to Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us! Read our breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social below:
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A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is not an independent agency. The FCC's website (and 100 years of precedent) say otherwise. So who's right? #FCC #telecom #techpolicy
December 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is not an independent agency. The FCC's website (and 100 years of precedent) say otherwise. So who's right? #FCC #telecom #techpolicy
Let's keep the fight for our digital rights going in 2026! Make your contribution today: publicknowledge.org/end-of-year-...
#techpolicy #fightcensorship #technology #holidays
#techpolicy #fightcensorship #technology #holidays
December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Let's keep the fight for our digital rights going in 2026! Make your contribution today: publicknowledge.org/end-of-year-...
#techpolicy #fightcensorship #technology #holidays
#techpolicy #fightcensorship #technology #holidays
Despite whatever FCC Chair Carr says, the agency was designed to operate independently. As @haroldfeld.bsky.social explains, "Congress made it very clear: we want this to be an independent commission... insulated from political influence." More: broadbandbreakfast.com/is-the-fcc-a...
Is the FCC an Independent Agency? Legal Experts Say Yes
Experts dispute FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's denial of agency independence
broadbandbreakfast.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Despite whatever FCC Chair Carr says, the agency was designed to operate independently. As @haroldfeld.bsky.social explains, "Congress made it very clear: we want this to be an independent commission... insulated from political influence." More: broadbandbreakfast.com/is-the-fcc-a...
FCC Chairman Carr's attacks on the media have gone too far. We're joining @nhmc.bsky.social and others urging the FCC to stand where every American leader must stand: firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and a free and fearless press. couriernewsroom.com/news/defend-...
Defend the Press: Brendan Carr Has Gone Too Far with Attacks on Media
This is bigger than politics.
couriernewsroom.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
FCC Chairman Carr's attacks on the media have gone too far. We're joining @nhmc.bsky.social and others urging the FCC to stand where every American leader must stand: firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and a free and fearless press. couriernewsroom.com/news/defend-...
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During questioning, FCC Chair Brendan Carr was asked whether the FCC is an independent agency. Sen. Luján specifically cited the FCC website calling it “independent.”
I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am
I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone.
#FCCOversight
I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am
I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone.
#FCCOversight
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
During questioning, FCC Chair Brendan Carr was asked whether the FCC is an independent agency. Sen. Luján specifically cited the FCC website calling it “independent.”
I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am
I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone.
#FCCOversight
I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am
I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone.
#FCCOversight
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Senator Schatz did a phenomal job driving home Chair Carr's blatant hypocrisy in how he applies the "public interest standard", asks whether Carr would threaten a conservative comedian's political satire in the same way. Schatz does not let Carr's attempts at trolling land at all. Fantastic work.
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Senator Schatz did a phenomal job driving home Chair Carr's blatant hypocrisy in how he applies the "public interest standard", asks whether Carr would threaten a conservative comedian's political satire in the same way. Schatz does not let Carr's attempts at trolling land at all. Fantastic work.
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@publicknowledge.bsky.social didn't wait for Congress to finally decide to have an oversight hearing to ensure concerns were put in the public record. Last month, we convened former agency staff, civil society leaders, and members of Congress for the "People's Oversight Hearing"
December 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@publicknowledge.bsky.social didn't wait for Congress to finally decide to have an oversight hearing to ensure concerns were put in the public record. Last month, we convened former agency staff, civil society leaders, and members of Congress for the "People's Oversight Hearing"
The FCC Senate Commerce Oversight Hearing -- the first one of the entire year despite Chair Carr's attack on a free press! -- starts momentarily. Keep an eye on @natpurser.bsky.social @haroldfeld.bsky.social and @mwils.bsky.social for commentary. Watch here: www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/chai...
Chairman Cruz Announces FCC Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the full committee will convene for a hearing on December 17th ...
www.commerce.senate.gov
December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The FCC Senate Commerce Oversight Hearing -- the first one of the entire year despite Chair Carr's attack on a free press! -- starts momentarily. Keep an eye on @natpurser.bsky.social @haroldfeld.bsky.social and @mwils.bsky.social for commentary. Watch here: www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/chai...
Got an eye for design, a multimedia or journalism background, or strategic communications experience? Apply for our Spring 2026 Communications Internship! Learn more: publicknowledge.org/commsintern
December 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Got an eye for design, a multimedia or journalism background, or strategic communications experience? Apply for our Spring 2026 Communications Internship! Learn more: publicknowledge.org/commsintern
Our Legal Director, John Bergmayer, joined CBS6Albany to discuss the latest AI executive order. As he explains, "the president doesn't have the authority to just sign an executive order and preempt states." Watch: cbs6albany.com/news/local/t...
Trump Executive Order targets State AI-laws, some skeptical of legality
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order targeting State regulations of Artificial Intelligence.The President is setting up a Task Force a
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December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Our Legal Director, John Bergmayer, joined CBS6Albany to discuss the latest AI executive order. As he explains, "the president doesn't have the authority to just sign an executive order and preempt states." Watch: cbs6albany.com/news/local/t...
We're hiring! Join our team as the new Director of Development and External Affairs! Learn more: publicknowledge.org/dev
December 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We're hiring! Join our team as the new Director of Development and External Affairs! Learn more: publicknowledge.org/dev
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🚨Re:Create @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @arl.org @cdt.org @ccianet.bsky.social @eff.org @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @sparcopen.bsky.social sent a letter to the House Admin Committee urging careful consideration of HR 6028 which would separate the U.S. Copyright Office from the Library of Congress
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨Re:Create @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @arl.org @cdt.org @ccianet.bsky.social @eff.org @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @sparcopen.bsky.social sent a letter to the House Admin Committee urging careful consideration of HR 6028 which would separate the U.S. Copyright Office from the Library of Congress
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The job of the FCC is to serve the public – not the president.
Free Press joined @publicknowledge.bsky.social @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner last week.
This is why: https://publicknowledge.org/resisting-censorship-why-we-took-a-stand-at-the-fcba-dinner/
Free Press joined @publicknowledge.bsky.social @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner last week.
This is why: https://publicknowledge.org/resisting-censorship-why-we-took-a-stand-at-the-fcba-dinner/
December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The job of the FCC is to serve the public – not the president.
Free Press joined @publicknowledge.bsky.social @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner last week.
This is why: https://publicknowledge.org/resisting-censorship-why-we-took-a-stand-at-the-fcba-dinner/
Free Press joined @publicknowledge.bsky.social @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner last week.
This is why: https://publicknowledge.org/resisting-censorship-why-we-took-a-stand-at-the-fcba-dinner/
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine if President Trump’s decision to fire FTC Democratic Commissioner Slaughter without cause is legal. But why is it so important to have a bipartisan commission anyway? Read the latest from @haroldfeld.bsky.social:
Why the Minority Party Matters for Independent Agencies
The Trump v. Slaughter case before the Supreme Court has some questioning why the US has bipartisan agencies to begin with.
publicknowledge.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine if President Trump’s decision to fire FTC Democratic Commissioner Slaughter without cause is legal. But why is it so important to have a bipartisan commission anyway? Read the latest from @haroldfeld.bsky.social:
@publicknowledge.bsky.social is excited to announce the launch of the #ConnectivityPolicyCorps with NDIA! This year-long, national cohort-model program is dedicated to advancing digital inclusion and broadband policies that shape America’s digital future.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
@publicknowledge.bsky.social is excited to announce the launch of the #ConnectivityPolicyCorps with NDIA! This year-long, national cohort-model program is dedicated to advancing digital inclusion and broadband policies that shape America’s digital future.
publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...
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After years of hearings about kids’ safety online, Congress still has little to show for its efforts — and last week's hearing showed few signs of progress. Read the breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social:
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The House Throws Spaghetti at the Wall with Messy Kids Online Safety Package
After years of hearings about kids’ safety online, Congress still has little to show for its efforts.
publicknowledge.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
After years of hearings about kids’ safety online, Congress still has little to show for its efforts — and last week's hearing showed few signs of progress. Read the breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social:
publicknowledge.org/the-kids-pac...
publicknowledge.org/the-kids-pac...
Last week, we gathered with @freepress.bsky.social and @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner. Special thanks to Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us! Read our breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social below:
Resisting Censorship: Why We Took a Stand at the FCBA Dinner
Public Knowledge, Free Press and TechFreedom staged a protest outside of the 2025 Federal Communications Bar Association's annual dinner.
publicknowledge.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last week, we gathered with @freepress.bsky.social and @techfreedom.org to protest against censorship at the FCBA annual dinner. Special thanks to Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us! Read our breakdown from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social below:
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We were proud to join @freepress.bsky.social, @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @techfreedom.org at a protest outside the annual FCC Chairman's dinner on Wednesday evening in D.C. in opposition to his assault on free speech.
Thank you to the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us!
Thank you to the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us!
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We were proud to join @freepress.bsky.social, @publicknowledge.bsky.social & @techfreedom.org at a protest outside the annual FCC Chairman's dinner on Wednesday evening in D.C. in opposition to his assault on free speech.
Thank you to the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us!
Thank you to the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church for hosting us!
Last night,
@publicknowledge.bsky.social and @freepress.bsky.social
made sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: serve the public and hands off our #FirstAmendment rights! Learn more about how we're resisting censorship at publicknowledge.org
@publicknowledge.bsky.social and @freepress.bsky.social
made sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: serve the public and hands off our #FirstAmendment rights! Learn more about how we're resisting censorship at publicknowledge.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Last night,
@publicknowledge.bsky.social and @freepress.bsky.social
made sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: serve the public and hands off our #FirstAmendment rights! Learn more about how we're resisting censorship at publicknowledge.org
@publicknowledge.bsky.social and @freepress.bsky.social
made sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: serve the public and hands off our #FirstAmendment rights! Learn more about how we're resisting censorship at publicknowledge.org
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Brendan Carr is being toasted by all of DC’s communications lawyers.
@freepress.bsky.social and @publicknowledge.bsky.social are here to remind them what’s at stake
@freepress.bsky.social and @publicknowledge.bsky.social are here to remind them what’s at stake
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Brendan Carr is being toasted by all of DC’s communications lawyers.
@freepress.bsky.social and @publicknowledge.bsky.social are here to remind them what’s at stake
@freepress.bsky.social and @publicknowledge.bsky.social are here to remind them what’s at stake
We've gathered with @freepress.bsky.social at the annual FCBA dinner to tell Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr: the job of the FCC is to serve the public, not the president. #ResistCensorship
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We've gathered with @freepress.bsky.social at the annual FCBA dinner to tell Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr: the job of the FCC is to serve the public, not the president. #ResistCensorship
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that supports the nonprofits and causes you care about. We hope you can join us in celebrating the work we do to fight for free expression and an Open Internet in the digital era. Visit the link below to donate! 💝
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December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that supports the nonprofits and causes you care about. We hope you can join us in celebrating the work we do to fight for free expression and an Open Internet in the digital era. Visit the link below to donate! 💝
publicknowledge.org/giving
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For 25 years, Public Knowledge has fought tirelessly for your rights in the digital era. If you care about defending free expression, securing your privacy, or promoting competition in online markets, we hope you’ll donate to our efforts this #GivingTuesday. Give today: publicknowledge.org/Giving
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
For 25 years, Public Knowledge has fought tirelessly for your rights in the digital era. If you care about defending free expression, securing your privacy, or promoting competition in online markets, we hope you’ll donate to our efforts this #GivingTuesday. Give today: publicknowledge.org/Giving
Tomorrow at 10:15 EST, @housecommerce.bsky.social is hosting a hearing titled "Legislative Solutions To Protect Children And Teens Online," in which lawmakers will discuss a package of 19 bills aimed at making kids safer online.
December 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Tomorrow at 10:15 EST, @housecommerce.bsky.social is hosting a hearing titled "Legislative Solutions To Protect Children And Teens Online," in which lawmakers will discuss a package of 19 bills aimed at making kids safer online.