Public Airwaves

It's Time to Resuscitate the FCC

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 03.19.2009 | Media


Joseph A. Palermo

Why do all the right-wing television personalities fear the Fairness Doctrine so much? Could it be because if it were reinstated they would have to enter into a real public debate?

The Chicken Little Lobby Comes to New York

Timothy Karr | Posted 11.01.2008 | Media


Timothy Karr

An unusual skirmish over the future of the Internet is being waged this week at New York City Hall, where city council members are weighing whether vacant television airwaves should be opened to the Internet.