Free Press Action and the Disinfo Defense League held a Capitol Hill briefing on the harms that privacy violations, digital redlining, hate speech and disinformation pose for communities of color and others who experience online discrimination.
The FCC is seeking comment on how to interpret the Act’s language to ensure just and reasonable rates for incarcerated people trying to connect with loved ones.
Media 2070, an advocacy project committed to building equitable newsrooms, is releasing its award-winning documentary, Black in the Newsroom, to the public on Mon., April 3.
The delay in confirming a nominee to fill the tie-breaking seat at the FCC has prevented the agency from having a majority vote on a number of critical issues.
Experts don’t expect action, citing how the FCC has changed and the difficulty in bringing major challenges in a situation where its power is relatively limited.
It is the latest in a long line of victories for telecom monopolies and media giants keen on stymieing federal oversight of one of the most disliked industries in America.