Fund Local Journalism and Press Freedom Protections

Press freedom at 64th.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 2, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Support the PRESS Act and Local News Investment

U.S. press freedom dropped to 64th globally, down 7 places in one year. Nearly 3,000 newspapers closed since 2005. 70 million Americans live in counties with no local news coverage. Misinformation fills the gap where local reporters used to be.

Support the PRESS Act to create a federal shield law for journalists and the Local Journalism Sustainability Act to fund local newsrooms. Democracy requires an informed public.

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I'm calling about press freedom and local news.
U.S. press freedom dropped to 64th globally. 3,000 newspapers closed. 70 million people live in news deserts.
Misinformation fills the gap where local reporters used to be.
Support the PRESS Act and Local Journalism Sustainability Act.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

64th U.S. press freedom ranking, down 7 places in one year (source)
3,000 newspapers closed since 2005, creating news deserts covering 70M Americans (source)

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