Candace Clement

Campaign Director

Candace directs Free Press’ campaigns to save the free and open internet, curb runaway media consolidation, protect press freedom, and ensure diverse voices are represented in our media. She is the former board president of Girls Rock Campaign Boston. Before joining Free Press, Candace worked with community radio station Valley Free Radio. Candace holds a B.A. in American studies from Smith College, with a concentration in media and culture. Candace loves all things pop culture. Follow her on Twitter @candacejeanne.

Blogs

The FCC Chairman Is Under Investigation
Candace Clement
February 15, 2018
The FCC inspector general is investigating whether Pai improperly pushed for rule changes that would clear the way for Sinclair's purchase of Tribune Media.
Sen. John Kennedy Could Be the Internet's Hero
Candace Clement
February 1, 2018
Activists lobbied Sen. Kennedy this week to urge him to provide the crucial vote needed to pass a Senate resolution that would restore Net Neutrality.
The FCC's Plan to End Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know
Candace Clement
November 21, 2017
The details of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to destroy Net Neutrality are out. And they’re even worse than expected.

Recent Press Statements

Net Neutrality Supporters Announce Operation #OneMoreVote
February 7, 2018
WASHINGTON — Demand Progress, Fight for the Future and Free Press Action Fund, which have organized many of the largest online protests in history, have announced Operation #OneMoreVote, an internet-wide day of action on Feb. 27.
Congress Shouldn't Listen Only to CEOs on Net Neutrality
July 25, 2017
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R–Oregon) announced his plans to invite the CEOs of the largest phone, cable and internet companies to a September hearing on “ground rules for the internet.”
National Momentum for July 12 Day of Action Grows as Net Neutrality Comments Are Breaking All Records
July 11, 2017
WASHINGTON — In less than 24 hours, a diverse coalition of Net Neutrality supporters will launch a nationwide “Day of Action” to mobilize people to demonstrate their support for the open-internet protections the Trump administration is trying to overturn.

In the News

Net Neutrality Campaigners Attack FCC Plan to Kill Open Internet
Newsweek
November 22, 2017
Net Neutrality — the principle that ISPs should treat all internet traffic equally, and not create “fast lanes” for certain companies — is considered by advocates to be fundamental to a free and open internet.
Trump Is the Worst Possible Messenger for the Rising Anti-Monopoly Movement
HuffPost
November 9, 2017
The merger between AT&T and Time Warner is a problem, with or without CNN.
Google, Facebook, Netflix, Other Tech Companies Called to Net Neutrality Hearing
MediaPost
July 26, 2017
Congress has asked some of the country's largest broadband providers and tech companies to testify at an upcoming hearing about Net Neutrality. Watchdog Free Press Action Fund criticized Rep. Greg Walden for apparently failing to invite small companies or consumer advocates to the hearing.