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08/23/2026

Can the Federal Communications Commission really strip Disney's broadcast license over DEI?

Last week, Public Knowledge Legal Director John Bergmayer joined C-SPAN to talk about actions taken by the FCC, and their impact on the First Amendment and broadcast station ownership.

08/07/2026

Guest: John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge; Also: Record heat cancels baseball in S. Korea; Trump's a Communist...

07/29/2026

Public Knowledge is hiring! We're looking for a Senior Policy Counsel/Analyst to join our team fighting for an open internet and affordable, accessible broadband for everyone in the U.S.

In this role, you'll research and shape our positions on internet policy, build relationships with decision-makers at the FCC, FTC, and Congress, lead coalitions across civil society and industry, and help write the blog posts, briefs, and testimony that move the needle in Washington.

We're looking for someone with 5+ years of policy experience (Hill, federal agency, or civil society), strong research and writing skills, and a passion for tech policy and the public interest. A law or graduate degree is a plus, but not required.

📍 Washington, DC, or remote anywhere in the U.S. 💰 $100,000–$121,000 + excellent benefits

Learn more and apply: https://www.publicknowledge.org/seniorpolicycounsel

07/26/2026

Should a kid have to be monitored by their parents just to be safe from an addictive AI chatbot? One bill in Congress says yes. Another says all users would need to verify their age to use one at all.

We think there's a better way: the Youth AI Privacy Act, which protects kids by default without surveillance or handing over your ID.

06/04/2026

Today at 10:15 am ET, Public Knowledge Senior Vice President Harold Feld is testifying at the Energy and Commerce Committee hearing "Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, And Timing Capabilities In The United States.” Tune in to the livestream using the link below.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

04/16/2026

Will we ever have another independent Federal Trade Commission?

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee FTC Oversight Hearing was pretty lackluster, but comments from the commissioners left much to think about.

01/30/2026

Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are gearing up for repeal, but this could mean an end to social media as we know it.

Learn more in the latest blog post from Policy Analyst Morgan Wilsmann at the link below.

https://publicknowledge.org/section-230-is-way-more-than-just-a-social-media-liability-shield/

12/22/2025

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is meant to serve President Trump's whims, not serve the public as an independent agency. Senior VP Harold Feld is here to explain why he's wrong.

12/19/2025

Join the fight for your digital rights and make your contribution today: https://publicknowledge.org/end-of-year-giving/

12/04/2025

Last night, Public Knowledge and Free Press made sure Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr got the message loud and clear: the job of the FCC is to serve the public, not the president's agenda.