Derek Turner

Media Minutes: March 11, 2011

Candace Clement — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:24:29 -0500

A House subcommittee votes along party lines to give phone and cable companies unrestricted power to restrict free speech and block services like online video and audio. And the National Radio Project illuminates social justice issues and gives a voice to perspectives often excluded from mainstream news.

Broadband Stimulus: Diverging Views on How to Spur Broadband Investment

Mary Alice Crim — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:05:23 -0500

Start: 01/16/2009 - 14:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Although there is consensus on the critical need for broadband stimulus, there are clear divides on how the money should be spent. Do we utilize tax subsidies or targeted grants? Who receives the subsidies? Should we provide subsidies to existing cable and telecom providers, or focus on supporting new competitors?

Media Minutes: June 20, 2008

Candace Clement — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:08:29 -0400

The FCC is beginning to take seriously its job to provide better information about broadband access, which will eventually affect Internet users’ ability to upload and download content faster. And Rev. Romal Tune says that “unity” is the key to success for the media reform movement.

Media Minutes (2008-06-20)

Candace Clement — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:34:45 -0400

The FCC is beginning to take seriously its job to provide better information about broadband access, which will eventually affect Internet users’ ability to upload and download content faster. And Rev. Romal Tune say that “unity” is the key to success for the media reform movement.

Murdoch’s Newsday Deal Is Bad News for New York

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:29:09 -0400

WASHINGTON -- According to numerous press reports, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is close to completing a $580 million deal to purchase the Long Island daily Newsday from Tribune Company.