Brendan Carr’s op-ed is so self-defeating it demolishes its own argument.
He just wants to let massive corporations and billionaires control even more of what you see on your local news.
It's the opposite of the local, independent news he claims to be saving. Don't buy it.

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 30
Laura Friedman
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Voting Record — 594
Yes43%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%

Laura Friedman
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 30
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Laura's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 11 sponsored · 70 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Reposted byRep. Laura Friedman
The two $250,000 federal investments that Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Calif., announced Tuesday aim to bring shade, seating and lighting to LA bus stops while enhancing Metro and Metrolink ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Reposted byRep. Laura Friedman
“People can’t afford rent. Other people, particularly young families, feel that owning a home is completely out of reach for them—not just now, but at any point.”
@friedman.house.gov on her effort to eliminate unnecessary reviews that delay affordable housing projects and drive up costs.
Reposted byRep. Laura Friedman
“You want housing to be right near that transit so that people who are commuting can actually walk to the train and get where they need to go.”
@friedman.house.gov discusses the BUILD Hubs Act and her effort to make federal transit-oriented development programs more effective.
When studios merge, we hear a lot about "efficiencies."
What that could mean: lost jobs, fewer productions, empty soundstages, and higher prices. And it's not just people behind the camera. The coffee shops, the caterers, the dry cleaners, and so many other businesses, feel it too.
Thanks to 535 News and @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social for having me on to discuss. Make sure to check out the whole interview at 535.news! (3/3)
A deal this size, in an industry that’s already lost thousands of California jobs, could mean less consumer choice, higher prices, & fewer opportunities for Americans workers. (2/3)
The Trump Administration has defanged our federal regulators. That’s why Attorneys General like AG @robbonta.bsky.social have to step in to give this mega-merger the scrutiny it deserves. (1/3)
Simultaneously they are canceling clean and affordable energy projects. Their giveaways to big oil are expensive and catastrophic for our beaches. I’ll keep fighting this Administration’s stupid moves every day.
Watch me holding them accountable above ☝️(2/2)
How much will this Administration’s carelessness cost Americans? I demanded an answer from Trump’s Energy Secretary.
Republicans want to restart a dangerously leaky oil pipeline off the coast of California – one that has already caused an environmental disaster. (1/2)
The Beverly Press highlighted just how needed this coordinated effort is ⤴️
The advisory committee I convened comes at an important moment. While Trump ramps up attacks on the LGBTQ community to divide us and distract from his own policy failures, I’m leading the local charge to protect neighbors and friends.
Trump isn’t building an economy that works for all Americans – he’s just building an economy that works for him. @housedemocrats.bsky.social and I are united in unrigging our unfair system and dismantling this administration’s web of corruption.
In LA, we know how important it is to be prepared for the worst. I got to learn from Hal Frank and Jaden from Boy Scout Troop 55 just exactly how important amateur radio is when disasters strike.
Take a listen to these pros and learn things you never knew about ham radio!:
Because when cell networks go down in an emergency, AM radio is often the lifeline that keeps people informed and safe.
I had a wonderful time speaking to the dedicated radio club members, and to the Scouts learning to operate the different systems.
This was a great reminder about why I'm a cosponsor of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Local radio clubs aren’t just for hobbyists. Every year, these clubs get together, joined by law enforcement and fire departments, to showcase ways that radio communication technology helps save lives when disaster strikes.
We literally just passed the most impactful housing affordability bill in decades - AND worked with Congressional Republicans on it - but this is what your boss thinks of it:
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Voting History594 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
594 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | H.R. 832 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-24 | H.R. 825 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-13 | H.R. 35 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-12 | H.R. 77 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-11 | H. Res. 122 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 736 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-10 | H.R. 692 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H.R. 776 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-04 | H.R. 43 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 471 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 375 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | S. 5 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 165 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-21 | H.R. 186 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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