The 'FCC-Word'
Garrett Epps : Censorship
Censorship is a really dirty word.
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Not Your Father's FCC
Michael J. Copps : Corporate Media & Consolidation
As we struggle for media democracy, let's take encouragement from the early actions of the FCC.
2006
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What's Wrong With this Picture?
Kristal Brent Zook : Corporate Media & Consolidation
FCC commissioners heard testimony in New York this week about how media consolidation stifles diversity, grassroots community and the creativity of independent musicians and artists.
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The FCC Scandal
John Nichols : Corporate Media & Consolidation
It's official: Revelations that the FCC suppressed reports on the danger of media consolidation prove the agency is overwhelmingly biased in favor of big media.
2005
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Prometheus Unbound
The once-hunted outlaw of low-power radio is now a hero--including at the FCC.
2004
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Big Blow to Big Media
John Nichols : Corporate Media & Consolidation
A federal appeals court rejects FCC rule changes that eased limits on media monopoly.
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The Internet School Scam
Todd Oppenheimer : Education Policy & Reform
A questionable plan to wire poor schools has turned into a business boondoggle.
2003
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Up in Flames
Robert W. McChesney & John Nichols : Corporate Media & Consolidation
The public revolts against monopoly media.
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FCC: Public Be Damned
John Nichols & Robert W. McChesney : Corporate Media & Consolidation
Michael Powell is planning to gut rules designed to prevent media monopolies.
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Crunch Time at the FCC
Michael Copps
One of the most important votes of 2003 will be cast at the Federal Communications Commission.
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