Staff / TruthdigFeb 14, 2007
This cute video allows viewers to send a Valentine's Day message to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (the guy who may be a lot more interested in bowing to the demands of media conglomerates than in protecting net neutrality). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 21, 2006
The Federal Communications Commission ruled along party lines on Wednesday to severely limit local governments' ability to regulate their cable markets. The decision will allow telephone companies greater freedom to compete with cable by offering television services, but Democrats on the panel cautioned that the FCC had overstepped its mandate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 24, 2006
The FCC is considering rule changes that would enable further media consolidation, but several new studies submitted to the regulatory body say limited media ownership has resulted in bland content and a power structure that favors white men. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigJul 22, 2006
A group of technology companies and civil liberties organizations has appealed a court ruling that would require Internet service providers to allow the government backdoor access to their systems. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 29, 2006
The fact that Egyptian authorities didn't censor a box office-topping film that deals frankly with homosexuality--along with police torture and government corruption--is probably a sign that Egypt's government is adopting a more tolerant, progressive attitude.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Bush just signed the "Janet Jackson FCC bill," which raises by tenfold the fines for broadcasing so-called indecent material. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 15, 2006
Virtually none of the people who complained about a racy sex scene in the CBS drama ?Without a Trace? actually saw the show in question, according to the network, which is fighting a record $3.3-million indecency fine. CBS said that all of the 4,211 e-mailed complaints came from conservative websites that urged members to send complaints about the segment--sight unseen.
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Staff / TruthdigJun 12, 2006
We missed this one a few days ago: Congress allowed the FCC to raise by tenfold the fines it can impose on radio and TV stations that air raunchy content. The vote was nearly unanimous in both houses of Congress.
Remember what the "Southpark" creators told us: Horrible, despicable violence is OK, as long as you don't use potty language. Dig deeper
Staff / TruthdigMay 30, 2006
Federal authorities are investigating dozens of TV stations for running "faux news broadcasts" made by government agencies and corporations. (Via Huff Po.)
Earlier: See the report that kick-started the investigation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 30, 2006
Despite widespread public disapproval of the move, the FCC plans to allow companies to provide cellphone service on airplanes
You may remember the FCC: It's the one that got so bent out of shape about Janet Jackson's breast Seems the agency is continuously looking out for our best interests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 18, 2006
What the heck took the federal government so long? | storyMaybe its investigators were too busy hunting for porn. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
James Harris / TruthdigJan 9, 2006
Howard Stern's move to Sirius just might change the radio business for good. But will the change be for the better? James Harris reports. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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