Block Media Mergers: A Free and diverse press is essential for Democracy

I am writing to urge you to scrutinize—and if necessary block—any media merger that would concentrate control of major American news organizations in the hands of a small group of politically connected billionaires. A free press, as you well know, is essential for an educated and engaged citizenry. We are woefully close to losing this foundation of Democracy. Americans across the political spectrum reject monopolies, rigged markets, and censorship by elites. Yet media consolidation allows exactly that: fewer owners, fewer viewpoints, and more pressure on journalists to fall in line. When media outlets become dependent on politically aligned owners, criticism is chilled—not by law, but by fear. Congress has a responsibility to prevent this outcome. That means enforcing antitrust laws as written, holding hearings on the democratic and national consequences of media concentration, and ensuring regulatory agencies are not used to reward allies or punish critics. Act now—before media capture becomes irreversible. Thank you.