2024 Media and Technology Policy Platform: A Guide for Candidates and Policymakers

People expect unfettered and affordable access to communication services—and a media system that provides accurate news and information. A significant and bipartisan majority of Americans want to make sure their communications and internet activity are private, and do not want to see discrimination or intentionally false information online. Free Press Action's policy platform is a guide for candidates and policymakers seeking to uphold their constituents’ rights to connect and communicate and is supported by our members across the country, including in every state and territory. A recent public-opinion poll hows broad support across the political spectrum for policymaker action on these priorities:

• Close the digital divide
• Protect broadband consumers
• Build resilient communications infrastructure
• End prison-phone exploitation
• Protect online privacy and civil rights
• Stop unwanted government surveillance
• Prevent algorithmic discrimination and biased Artificial Intelligence
• Require tech transparency
• Preserve free expression online
• Diversify media ownership
• Revive local journalism
• Secure media reparations