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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · 2d

#FreeSpeechWeek is an annual event to raise public awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in American democracy 365 days a year.

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · 3d

“We hope that celebrating Free Speech Week reminds all Americans that the right to speak and publish freely is at the very heart of our democracy – it’s a freedom that needs to be cherished and extolled by us all.” www.mediainstitute.org/2025/10/20/f...

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Jul 21

Excited to announce our honorees and featured speaker for our annual ‘Free Speech America’ Gala on October 29th! For our full press release, see www.mediainstitute.org/2025/07/17/v...

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Jul 16

Danielle Coffey, President & CEO of News/Media Alliance, on the topics she will be covering as the speaker at our Communications Forum Luncheon today. #1A #PressFreedom

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Jun 27

From our blog, “Government’s Unprecedented Threat to the #FirstAmendment by guest author Anna Gomez mediacompolicy.org/2025/06/26/gov…

https://mediacompolicy.org/2025/06/26/gov…

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · May 16

Yesterday we welcomed @agomezfcc.bsky.social as our featured speaker at our Communications Forum Luncheon. For her full remarks, visit www.mediainstitute.org/wp-content/u...

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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez @agomezfcc.bsky.social · May 15

The First Amendment protects our fundamental right to speak freely and to hold power to account.

Today, the greatest threat to that freedom is coming from our own government.

I spoke @themediainst.bsky.social today to warn about the Administration's campaign of censorship and control. 🧵

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Radio World @radio-world.bsky.social · May 15

In her speech to @themediainst.bsky.social today, @agomezfcc.bsky.social continued her recent criticisms of the administration for running “a campaign to censor and control.”

“The FCC should not be in the business of controlling access to vital local information," Gomez said.

#FreeSpeech #FCC

Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control” - Radio World

Anna Gomez says if she is removed from her seat on the FCC, it won’t be because she failed to do her job but because she insisted on doing it.

www.radioworld.com

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · May 5

Looking forward to our #TMICommForum luncheon next week! For sponsorship information, contact Susanna Coto at [email protected]

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Mar 21

Yesterday FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington talked about a wide range of policy issues during a fireside chat with Institute Board Chairman Dick Wiley. Topics incl. the outlook for 5G, spectrum availability, changes to broadcast ownership rules & more. youtu.be/b7cqEb8eTYE?...

Fireside Chat with FCC Comm. Nathan Simington and Dick Wiley - March 20, 2025

YouTube video by The Media Institute Communications Forum Luncheons

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Dara Lind @daralind.bsky.social · Mar 18

What an awesome concept. Happy Sunshine Week!

WIRED @wired.com · Mar 18

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow

As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Mar 18

We’re excited #SunshineWeek is here and proud to join good government organizations, news outlets and civic groups in promoting the significance of government #transparency and accountability. Join the discussion: sunshineweek.org

Home

Our right to know.

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Feb 28

Wise words from Curtis LeGeyt, the president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, at our Communications Forum luncheon last week. For a full transcript of his remarks, visit: www.mediainstitute.org/wp-content/u... #TMICommForum #PressFreedom

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Feb 19

Today we kicked off our 2025 Communications Forum luncheon season with Curtis LeGeyt, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, as our first featured speaker of the new year.

The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Feb 14

The next Parks Associates Future of Video virtual session is Feb. 20th and will focus on streaming and pay TV trends for 2025. Learn more and register at the link below: www.parksassociates.com/event/future...

Agenda: Future of Video

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The Media Institute @themediainst.bsky.social · Jan 29

Our 2025 Communications Forum luncheon program series kicks off next month with Curtis LeGeyt @nabtweets as our luncheon speaker! For program sponsorship information, contact Susanna Coto at [email protected] #TMICommForum

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Sunshine Week @sunshineweek.bsky.social · Dec 11

Please share!

🌞 Celebrating 20 Years of National Sunshine Week 🌞

Join us in Washington, D.C., March 19-20, 2025, Organized by the Brechner FOI Project. Co-hosted with @nfoic.bsky.social

Details lnkd.in/eAqkNqj4

#SunshineFest25 #Transparency #FOI #FOIA #SunshineWeek

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