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Public Interest Groups to Hold Press Event to Call for Bold, Practical National Broadband Plan

Jordan Berg — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:17:13 -0500

Start: 02/17/2010 - 12:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

On the date the National Broadband Plan was originally due to Congress, public interest groups will hold a press event to call on the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that the plan, now due March 17, contains a set of bold, practical goals and policy recommendations. The groups will outline specific recommendations backed by a strong, diverse coalition of public interest groups, and that must be in the plan if it is to succeed in improving U.S. broadband access and adoption.

FCC Field Hearing in Chicago on Broadband and Small Business

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:48:09 -0500

Start: 12/21/2009 - 01:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

The FCC will hold a field hearing at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business focusing on how broadband technology can help small businesses spur growth and reach new markets.

The public is encouraged to attend and participate. The agenda will be announced shortly.

FCC Open Meeting

Stevie Converse — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:32:54 -0500

Start: 12/16/2009 - 01:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

The meeting will feature a presentation on the status of the National Broadband Plan. The presentation will focus on the policy framework for the plan.

FCC Media Ownership Workshop

Stevie Converse — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:05:48 -0400

Start: 11/03/2009 - 00:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The FCC is holding workshops on Nov. 2,3 and 4 to discuss the scope and methodology of the proceeding and the analytical framework the Commission should use for conducting its review. We will explore these issues during three half-day sessions with: (1) a panel of policy scholars, (2) a panel of public interest groups, and (3) a panel of broadcasters and media trade associations. Nov.

FCC Media Ownership Workshop

Stevie Converse — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:49 -0400

Start: 11/02/2009 - 00:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Future of Music Policy Summit

Jordan Berg — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:23:43 -0400

Start: 10/04/2009 - 00:00

End: 10/06/2009 - 00:00

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It's been nearly a decade since the digital music genie burst out of its bottle, changing the game for virtually everyone in the music ecosystem. Policy Summit 2009 features practical, musician-focused workshops, keynotes from leading artists, managers and policymakers and inspired panel discussions with the sharpest minds in the music/technology space. New this year, the event will feature unique presentations from a range of visionaries about where we've been and where we go from here. All this plus cocktail parties, movie screenings and a rock show!

National Call-In Day for Low Power Radio

Jordan Berg — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:11:39 -0400

Start: 07/20/2009 - 00:00

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Join people from across the country on MONDAY JULY 20 to tell Congress to open up the radio airwaves by passing the Local Community Radio Act. Free Press is working with Prometheus Radio to pass The Local Community Radio Act HR 1147/S 592 which would expand Low Power FM radio and open the airwaves up to potentially tens of thousands of new community radio stations across the country.

Democracy Fest

Jordan Berg — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:42:01 -0400

Start: 07/17/2009 - 16:31

End: 07/19/2009 - 16:31

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Free Press is proud to announce that we are sponsoring this year's DemocracyFest; which features trainings, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! The 6th Annual DemocracyFest will be held July 17th-19th at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT! More information about the event can be found here: http://www.DemocracyFest.net

Free Press Summit: Changing Media

Jordan Berg — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:41:27 -0400

Start: 05/14/2009 - 19:22

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Free Press is changing politics as usual in Washington, and we want you to have a seat at the table. Join us at the Newseum in D.C. on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a unique, innovative event that will reshape the future of communications. Sign up now to join the waiting list, and we will contact you as soon as a seat becomes available.

Web.illish.us

Stevie Converse — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:22:44 -0500

Start: 02/18/2009 - 00:00

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"Threads & Cred" will focus on how net neutrality strengthens Creative Culture by facilitating innovation, rapid prototyping and collaboration. "Threads & Cred" refers to dialogue threads (as well as, a pun on clothing) and the credibility that is necessary to survive in a Creative Culture community.