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The OTHER big vote -- on opening America's "White Spaces"

mthompson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:20:10 -0800

Tim Karr of FreePress.net talks about the FCC's historic vote on whether to open up unused "white spaces." This spectrum could be used to provide affordable wireless Internet access across America.

Attack ads: bad for democracy, good for Big Media?

mthompson — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:03:14 -0700

Attack ads may be bad news for our democracy -- but Big Media companies are laughing all the way to the bank, raking in $3 billion in political ads this season.

Juan González: "Courage is the most important thing"

mthompson — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:14:02 -0700

New York Daily News Columnist & "Democracy Now!" co-host Juan González talks about the essential ingredients of great journalism. From his induction speech to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Hall of Fame.

Rep. Keith Ellison Keynote Address: NCMR 2008

mthompson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:49:37 -0700

For more NCMR 2008 speakers, click here.

Silvia Rivera Keynote Address: NCMR 2008

mthompson — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:50:08 -0700

Ifill Gets High Marks from Citizens Media Panel

Jen Howard — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:03:33 -0700

NEW YORK -- Moderator Gwen Ifill of PBS received more plaudits from supporters of Barack Obama than from supporters of John McCain for her conduct during the vice presidential debate in St. Louis on Thursday night.

Sprint's New Wireless Service May Throttle Internet Traffic

Jen Howard — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:22:55 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Sprint Nextel's new XOHM wireless service includes a clause that allows the company to limit consumers' access to content and applications on the WiMAX network. According to XOHM's "network management" policy, Sprint "may use various tools and techniques designed to limit the bandwidth available for certain bandwidth intensive applications or protocols, such as file sharing."

Senate Approves Broadband Data Bill

Jen Howard — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:59:19 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Last week, the Senate passed the "Broadband Data Improvement Act" (S. 1492), legislation that would improve the information gathered at the federal and state level on the availability, speed and value of high-speed Internet service.

Did the Debate Cover the Issues? Depends Whom You Ask.

Jen Howard — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:26:31 -0700

NEW YORK -- Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama were more frustrated than those of Sen. John McCain at the conduct of the first presidential debate in Mississippi, according to the "Citizens Media Scorecard." By wide margins, they were more dissatisfied with the narrow scope of the foreign policy questions chosen by moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS.

Groups Call on NYC to Open Public Airwaves to New Technology

Jen Howard — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:55:05 -0700

NEW YORK -- Community media, public interest and immigrant rights advocates are calling on the New York City Council to endorse "white spaces" technology that could boost the economy and drive down the cost of mobile phone calls and Internet access.

Thousands Go Online to Rate the Debates

Jen Howard — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:31:17 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Free Press and the Tyndall Report are teaming up to give thousands of Americans a chance to instantly rate the media's performance during the four upcoming debates. Using the "Citizens Media Scorecard," viewers across the country will provide real-time feedback on how well the moderators' questions reflect the priorities of the nation.

Comcast Confirms Internet Blocking, Offers Details of New Proposal

Jen Howard — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:59:55 -0700

WASHINGTON -- On Friday, Comcast released the technical details of its current and future "network management" practices. This disclosure by the nation's largest cable company was required as part of the Federal Communications Commission's order last month sanctioning Comcast for blocking Internet users' access to lawful online content and services.

Update on Charges Against Democracy Now! Journalists

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:49:07 -0700

City to Investigate Police Actions Against Journalists

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:28:17 -0700

Net Neutrality Facing Comcast Lawsuit

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:49:47 -0700

Delivery of 50,000 Letters Demanding St. Paul Drop Charges Against Journalists

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:10:29 -0700

ACLU Calls for Investigation into Raids and Mass Arrests at RNC

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:28:53 -0700

The FCC vs. Comcast: Who's Got the Most Marbles?

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:14:24 -0700

Comcast Calls Out Free Press, Denies Hypocrisy Vis-à-Vis FCC

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:12:08 -0700

Free Press's Marty Kaplan: NCMR 2008

mthompson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:12:39 -0700