Media Mergers Are Bad for Creators, Bad for Audiences, Bad for Democracy
Media consolidation undermines free speech and sabotages media independence. It results in job losses for journalists and creatives, stifling free expression and viewpoint diversity.
The Trump administration is increasingly using merger reviews as pressure points to censor content; threaten diversity, equity and inclusion programs; and pressure the media into political compliance.
Too many companies have already caved. With Netflix and Paramount battling it out to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, thousands more people risk losing their livelihoods, health care and ability to make art that speaks to all of us.
Join Free Press: Stop mega-mergers and fight for better media.