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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I appreciate @jgo4justice.bsky.social reflectiond below, esp. since I haven't written much about our loss yet. I'm giving myself some time to sit with it because this is the most dangerous media merger I've seen in thirty years of writing and organizing against them.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 28/09/2026

🔔 Can the judiciary oversee Paramount's self-appointed editorial board? Hear from journalists who saw how these boards work (or don't), with @marielgarza.bsky.social, @bgrueskin.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, and @dicktofel.bsky.social. 🗓️ Oct. 5, 1 pm ET RSVP: freedom.press/editorial-bo...

Invitation to Oct. 5 FPF Zoom webinar on "independent" editorial boards

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I've signed this letter because journalists and documentarians are crucial truth-tellers. Attempts to silence and endanger them are threats to all of us, and to democracy.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 26/09/2026

Anyone heard from David Ellison about all of this? Isn't he trying to buy CNN? You'd think he'd want to stand up for the journalists he seeks to employ. Unless he prioritizes his relationship with Trump over both CNN's interests and press freedom. freedom.press/issues/journ...

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 25/09/2026

It took a week for CNN to get White House access back. Other outlets boycotted in solidarity. But not David Ellison – he dined at the WH with Trump and Xi and ignored calls from 100+ reporters and advocates to stand up for the journalists he seeks to employ.

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Journalists, advocates demand Ellison condemn White House ban, back lawsuit

The Paramount Skydance CEO may soon own CNN. He should be condemning the outlet’s ban

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

RADIO link (via my Substack newsletter): I had a great time chopping it up with Hard Knock Radio host @mrdaveyd.bsky.social about the Block the Merger coalition's efforts, Bonta the Betrayer’s pathetic deal, and Paramount, David, and Larry Ellison’s corruption. Take a listen, and spread the word!

itsnotyouitsmedia.substack.com

LISTEN: Breaking Down Paramount’s Corrupt Deal on KPFA’s Hard Knock Radio with Davey D

An hour on media consolidation, corruption, and ParaBros. Strap in!

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Remember when I said we would keep fighting against media oligarchy, and for the challenging, free, fair media ecosystem we deserve? @freepress.bsky.social, @filmcoalition.bsky.social, @1acommittee.bsky.social, @freedom.press @documentary.org wasted NO time. READ: @jgo4justice.bsky.social 🧵👇

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On Dolly Parton Day (9/25!), resharing my #medialiteracy essay deconstructing one of the most egregious attempts at cause marketing I’ve seen in ages. Dolly was one of the most giving artists, philanthropists, and humans of the past century—on the day she left us, Lyft just wanted to take from her.

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Don’t Let Lyft Monitize Dolly Parton’s Death

Bullshit Detector: Cause marketing capitalizes on our grief

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🧵 👇 More from @freepress.bsky.social Co-CEO @jgo4justice.bsky.social on the Block the Merger coalition partners' emergency motion against the pathetically weak (and in many ways dangerous) Paramount Warner Bros settlement:

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

10mins after our NYC #BLOCKtheMERGER protest, @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov caved to Paramount in a pathetic deal that gives oligarchs David and Larry Ellison new union busting and journalism-destroying tools. I wrote about rmotional whiplash, phenomenal organizing, Dem betrayal, and why we keep fighting.

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States OK Worst Media Merger in 30yrs, Boost Paramount’s Propagandistic Power

Passivity Buster: Report from NYC’s protest, Bonta’s betrayal, and statements from Block the Merger coalition partners

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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States OK Worst Media Merger in 30yrs, Boost Paramount’s Propagandistic Power

Passivity Buster: Report from NYC’s protest, Bonta’s betrayal, and statements from Block the Merger coalition partners

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Craig Aaron @notaaroncraig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New Pressing Issues: @jgo4justice.bsky.social breaks down the Paramount settlement: "a toothless set of unenforceable commitments, weak oversight and empty promises on movie production that amount to far less than what both companies were already doing on their own."

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Attorneys General Cave to Paramount’s Extortion Threats

But the growing movement fighting the authoritarian takeover of the media won’t stop

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Folks, Paramount's new editorial "independence" board for CNN and CBS will be hand-picked by the Ellisons and will report... to the Ellisons

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

mythbusting the Paramount settlement en español

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As native NYer (&media critic+media activist for 30yrs) I can't tell you what it means to me to see @mayor.nyc.gov come out strongly against media oligarchy, and make clear its threats to democracy. Mr. Mayor: If your office ever convenes a media justice advisory team, I'd help in any way I can.

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

LA, TODAY/Tues. 10am, Paramount, 5555 Melrose. Gather with Block the Merger coalition to celebrate legally pausing the merger for months -- and how we can continue organizing for the independent, critical, diverse media future we deserve. Who's the team? See @notaaroncraig.bsky.social entire 🧵👇

Block the Merger movement rally promotion flyer, Los Angeles, 9/22, 10:00 a.m., At Paramount. 5555 Melrose

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We learned @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov CAVED (pathetic!) 5min after our NYC protest outside @newyorkstateag.bsky.social's office. Such power and energy--followed by DEEP betrayal. The #BlockTheMerger will continue to fight media consolidation/oligarchy as if democracy depends on it. Because it does. 🧵👇

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

NYC, 9am TODAY -- not too late to join me. 28 Liberty St. #blockthemerger #noconcessions

NYC, 9am, Mon 9/21 protest, 28 Liberty St
#blockthemerger #noconcessions

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Friends in NYC: Please join me MON 9AM, at @newyorkstateag.bsky.social office to thank Tish James, and deliver a 77K-strong petition. Tish may be our last line of defense against the worst media merger I've seen in 30yrs of monitoring and fighting media consolidation! Info 👇

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Jessica J. González @jgo4justice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last minute protest outside AG Bonta’s Oakland office tonight when folks caught wind that he’s wavering on his promise to protect consumers and workers. #BlocktheMerger #NoConcessions

Protesters outside AG Bonta’s Oakland office holding signs calling on the AG to block the merger.

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clarebee.bsky.social @clarebee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Don’t do it @robbonta.bsky.social !!! It will be what you’re remembered for. 🤮

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The OcCULTure Crypt Keeper @occulturecritic.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hey @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov just so you're aware I Will be tagging you quite often and aggressively if you fold. You let Ellison win even one concession then it will haunt you for years to come.

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Reporting suggests @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov may settle for a terrible deal with Paramount. Caving to David & Larry Ellison is a win for oligarchs and for Trump, and a loss for art, press freedom, jobs, and all Americans. SIGN thr PETITION 👇 NOW Before they sell us out #BlockTheMerger #NoConcessions

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#BlockTheMerger

Twelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Concessions don’t protect workers, consumers or creators. Tell the AGs to hold strong and take it to trial. SIGN THE P...

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is the energy we need, the fight we must have, and the communities we need to protect from this illegal merger -- right alongside journalists, press freedom groups, and everyone in America who relies on a functioning press and a functioning democracy. I cannot stress enough: #BLOCKTHEMERGER

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

From 🧵👇: "Let’s be clear: Behavioral conditions do not work. That’s what California’s Rob Bonta has said repeatedly – and he’s right. They won’t save jobs, preserve choice, or prevent price hikes." #BlocktheMerger #NoConcessions I wrote about Ellison's tantrums and blackmail this morning:

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DOJ & FCC Hold ParaBros’ Beer, Coyote vs Acme Explodes the Box Office, AI programs aren’t legit news sources

Plus: Paramount leaving L.A., “Tilly Norwood,” “AI journalists,” 60 Minutes, Sally Field, Jimmy Kimmel, BET, and more Block the Merger mayhem!

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

2/ If this happens, it'd be a cave to the oligarchs who paid Trump $16M+ to settle a spurious lawsuit, promised to purge CNN, and held a lavish illegal banquet for the president while the merger was under DOJ consideration.

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My piece this morning devotes 4K words & 12 topics to why we need to #BlocktheMerger with #NoConcessions. In it, I quoted AG Bonta calling Ellisons' threats blackmail, repeatedly calling the merger illegal, stating Paramount doesn't get to break antitrust laws. Now he may cave? That'd be so weak.

hopeforfilm.com

DOJ & FCC Hold ParaBros’ Beer, Coyote vs Acme Explodes the Box Office, AI programs aren’t legit news sources

Plus: Paramount leaving L.A., “Tilly Norwood,” “AI journalists,” 60 Minutes, Sally Field, Jimmy Kimmel, BET, and more Block the Merger mayhem!

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tick, Tick... Boondoogle! "I can almost hear David Ellison toddler-sobbing to Daddy Larry. How dare the U.S. legal system not let us violate antitrust laws? I waaaaant Warner Bros! I WANT it! AG Bonta’s so mean!" My latest deep-dive: 12 topics, 12 great reasons to #BlocktheMerger #NoConcessions

hopeforfilm.com

DOJ & FCC Hold ParaBros’ Beer, Coyote vs Acme Explodes the Box Office, AI programs aren’t legit news sources

Plus: Paramount leaving L.A., “Tilly Norwood,” “AI journalists,” 60 Minutes, Sally Field, Jimmy Kimmel, BET, and more Block the Merger mayhem!

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Trump enforcer/FCC chair Brendan Carr sneaking this through without any opportunity for public input and no public vote says everything. My piece on this will be out tomorrow. Carr is operating as a one-man democracy-buster. Thanks for fighting hard for us, @agomezfcc.bsky.social #BlockTheMerger

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

FCC Chair/POTUS enforcer Brendan Carr risks national security to bolster Ellisons' media monopoly. ParaBros—staked heavily by UAE, Qatar, and journo-killing Saudi Arabia—will own CBS, CNN, HBO, Comedy Central, BET, TikTok, 2of4 historical news archives +more. Recipe for propaganda. #BlockTheMerger

noparamountconcessions.com

#BlockTheMerger

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Craig Aaron @notaaroncraig.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That of course should say “to own 100%” — so mad at FCC censorship and corruption I can’t type straight

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Craig Aaron @notaaroncraig.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The idea that allowing the Saudi regime — which has murdered journalists, don’t forget — and other foreign investors to up to 100% of CBS and CNN is somehow in the “public interest” twists the term beyond recognition. But FCC’s Brendan Carr only serves Trump and Larry Ellison, not the public.

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ICMYI, this Emmys piece includes three pre-pub panels about The Colbert Report from It's Not You, It's Media (my media literacy graphic novel, Fall27): "The late night comedy genre is one of those cultural tentpoles whose outsized significance most people don’t fully recognize until it's gone..."

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My latest newsletter piece takes on Emmy 2026. Highlights: Sally Field closed her lead actress acceptance speech by opposing the ParaBros merger; Colbert and his writers got their flowers. Lowlights: #EmmysSTILLsowhite, and Hollywood still won't let women age. Did you watch? What did you think?

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Emmys 2026: Pass Buffy Mr. Pointy, ‘k?

Angel tops Buffy, Sally Field won’t be merged, Charlie’s Angels can’t age, Colbert’s writers get their flowers...and #Emmys(still)SoWhite

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

LFG! Iconic SALLY FIELD accepted her Emmy with a nod to #blockthemerger! Speaking about the unique and diverse voices within the arts, she said: “We can’t allow those voices to be silenced or compromised OR MERGED!" Hell yes, Sally. Now I like you -- I really like you! -- even more! #noconcessions

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Jennifer L. Pozner @jennpozner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Where's a stake when I need one? While honoring Buffy's 30th anniversary, #Rmmys ID'd David Boreanaz first; "& Emmy winner Sarah Michelle Geller." Hollywood: Where supporting actor who left mid-series gets top billing over lead actress who played one of the most iconic female characters in 30yrs.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz promotional photo from original Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show, and on the right they are posing at the Emmys red carpet.

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Jessica J. González @jgo4justice.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Here’s how you can take action if you’ve simply had enough of spoiled oligarchs holding our communities hostage to their greed and need for domination: www.freepress.net/get-involved....

freepress.net

Tell State Attorneys General: No Concessions on the Paramount/WBD Merger

Urge state attorneys general to protect workers and consumers and block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

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Jessica J. González @jgo4justice.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ellison to California: Give me what I want, or I’ll shutter a historic studio and take away your jobs. Anyone else tired of billionaire oligarchs breaking all the rules and holding our communities hostage to their selfish whims? F this. #BlocktheMerger #NoConcessions deadline.com/2026/09/para...

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Huge Job Losses And Economic Pain If Paramount Exits L.A., Report Says

Nearly 60,000 L.A. jobs could be lost if David Ellison carries through on a threat to move Paramount out of California amid his antitrust battle.

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