By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has named a communications attorney who once railed against conservative and Christian talk radio as its new “Chief Diversity Officer.”
Tag Archives: Fairness Doctrine
Fairness Doctrine Battle Not Over Yet
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even though Congress voted unanimously in favor of an amendment banning the return of the Fairness Doctrine, the bill’s author says a stealth version of the controversial doctrine may already be in the works.
Senator Will Force Vote to Prevent Fairness Doctrine
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) announced that he will force a vote next week on a bill that prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
Republicans Fight Fairness Doctrine with Broadcast Freedom Act
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate have introduced the Broadcaster’s Freedom Act, a bill intended to strip the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its authority to reinstitute the so-called “Fairness Doctrine” by codifying the status quo and protecting free speech.
