The Independent Media Council (IMC) is a non-profit association of media outlets and aligned organizations committed to defending free speech and a free press. We exist to fight against blacklisting driven by politically biased media monitors that seek to silence viewpoints outside their ideological framework.

We believe that a free press is essential to the pursuit of truth and is fundamental to the American experiment. That’s why we work at the state and federal levels to raise public awareness about media censorship and to advance policies that stop taxpayer dollars from funding efforts to blacklist or suppress independent and conservative voices.

Recent Newsletters

NewsGuard & Censorship Update   September 2026 Report Inside This Edition: South Carolina Joins Growing Pushback Against Media Blacklists FTC Examining AI Accuracy and Undisclosed Ideological Objectives FCC Scraps 39% Broadcast Ownership Cap, Setting Up Legal Fight X and World Federation of Advertisers Settle GARM Lawsuit NewsGuard & Censorship Media Roundup OVERVIEW Momentum continues to […]

News Releases

For Immediate Release August 18, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com   South Carolina Becomes Latest State to Push Back on Media Censorship New Law Protects Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Politically Biased Media Blacklists COLUMBIA, SC — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and state lawmakers for taking a strong stand against media censorship […]

For Immediate Release June 30, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Media Blacklist Provision into Florida Budget for Second Consecutive Year Florida Continues to Lead Nation in Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Politically Biased Media Monitoring Systems TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing into law a provision in […]

For Immediate Release June 2, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com Florida Legislature Again Takes Stand Against Media Blacklists Budget Provision Blocks State Agencies from Using Ad Firms that Employ Biased Media Monitors TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded the Florida Legislature for once again taking a strong stand against media blacklists by including a key […]

For Immediate Release April 2, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com New West Virginia Law Strikes Censorship Groups Targeting Conservatives Governor Morrisey Signs First Amendment Preservation Act Into Law CHARLESTON, WV — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today commended Governor Patrick Morrisey for signing the First Amendment Preservation Act (SB 531) into law, ensuring that taxpayer-funded advertising in West Virginia […]

For Immediate Release March 16, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com West Virginia House Passes Bill to Ban Media Blacklists First Amendment Preservation Act Stops Media Monitors Blocking Ads to Citizens CHARLESTON, WV — The Independent Media Council (IMC) is applauding the West Virginia House of Delegates for passing the First Amendment Preservation Act (SB 531), legislation ensuring taxpayer dollars […]

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