The internet is merely one manifestation of free speech and freedom of the press.
We have other avenues, assuming we don’t stupidly dismantle our printing presses.
You’d think from this article that freedom didn’t exist till a decade or two ago.
I don't think that's the point of the article, the author is pointing out how freedom of expression is under attack and the regime in Washington is at best indifferent and at worst complicit.