Rural Remix Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez hosted a listening session in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky
Jun 30, 2025
Anna Gomez, Federal Communications Commissioner, advocates fiercely for First Amendment rights. During her visit to Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, she addresses the importance of protecting free speech amid increasing government censorship. Gomez highlights the vital role of local journalism in democracy and shares insights on how storytelling fosters community healing. The discussion emphasizes the need for civic engagement and the intertwined relationship between faith, freedom, and rights, rallying support for local voices and press freedom.
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Government Threatens First Amendment
- The current administration is actively undermining the First Amendment through censorship and control.
- Government silencing dissent signifies fear, not strength, threatening democratic freedoms.
Ott Stidham's Story Revealed
- Ott Stidham, a local figure, exemplifies the real human stories journalism uncovers.
- Investigative reporting revealed mental health care failures impacting his family in Eastern Kentucky.
Press Freedom in Crisis
- US press freedom is declining sharply, now rated problematic globally.
- Supporting local journalism is vital to maintaining democracy and public accountability.