Highlights from the 2009 Summit
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Thoughts for Moving Forward
Michael Copps on Protecting the Media and Democracy
Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps spoke this morning at Free Press’ Changing Media Summit, and he delivered a rousing reminder of how central the media are to sustaining a democracy, and how hard we need to continue to work to protect it.
Thinking Across the Issues, Part Two
The mid-day panel here at the Free Press Summit: Changing Media, raised vital questions about the future of American media: Will our new media system be a resource for all Americans, an engine for economic growth, and a platform for new forms of art, entertainment, education and information?
Thinking Across the Issues, Part One
If there was any overarching theme from this morning's keynote speeches and the dynamic mid-day panel here at the Free Press Summit: Changing Media, it is that we cannot think about the future of any one media policy in isolation.
This spring, we'll host our second policy summit in Washington, D.C., on the future of media. Save the date!
What: Free Press Policy Summit
When: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Where: Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Mark your calendars and join us for this great event. You won't want to miss it. Registration will open in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted.
We can't wait to see you there!
