Stories by Timothy Karr

Timothy Karr is the author of MediaCitizen, a weblog about the future of America's media. He is the campaign director of Free Press. From September 2003 through February 2005, Karr was executive director of MediaChannel.org and Media for Democracy.

Is Obama Like Richard Nixon?

Posted on: Jul 3, 2013, Source: AlterNet

While their tactics have differed, the goal was the same: to silence and criminalize those who expose government wrongdoing.

Why Millions of American Children Will Not Have the Tools They Need to Succeed

Posted on: Feb 4, 2013, Source: Free Press

In today's world, we need free and fair access to the Internet.

The Government, Corporations or the People -- Who Should Control the Internet?

Posted on: Dec 14, 2012, Source: AlterNet

This question is at the center of debates this week at the World Conference on International Telecommunications.

Press Freedom Declines in the US With Arrests of Journalists at Protests--and More Will Likely Come

Posted on: May 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Freedom of the press is more important, not less, when anyone with a mobile phone and an Internet connection can act as a journalist.

Lies, Liars, and SuperPACs: Political Advertising Deceives Voters, and Reporters Aren't Fighting Back

Posted on: Mar 8, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

In this era of deceptive political ads, TV viewers don't receive enough of the antidote: hard-hitting reporting that would help local voters separate political fact from fiction.

Time for Murdoch to Face Investigation in the United States

Posted on: Mar 1, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

To stop News Corp's bribery and phone-hacking scandal from jumping the Atlantic, Murdoch has added legions of lobbyists and lawyers to his ranks.

Will Further Revelations from the Murdoch Scandal Lead to Justice Dept. Investigations?

Posted on: Jul 14, 2011, Source: Free Press

Fortunes are turning, and Rupert Murdoch must now answer for all that has happened under his watch.

5 Despicable Things About AT&T's Mega-Merger With T-Mobile

Posted on: Apr 7, 2011, Source: Free Press

Consolidation of the scale being proposed by AT&T resembles the old railroad and oil trusts of the 19th century.

How Western Corporations Have Been Helping Tyrants Suppress Rebellions in the Arab World

Posted on: Mar 28, 2011, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

It's hard to lecture other countries on the importance of online freedom when U.S. companies are exporting technological systems that aid repression.

Netroots Tell Obama and the FCC -- You Can't Just Let the Telecoms Steal the Internet

Posted on: May 4, 2010, Source: Free Press

Many influential progressive sites have expressed dismay that the FCC Chairman would consider abandoning the agency's role as watchdog over the Internet.

Unmasking Astroturf: Smear Campaigns Threaten Health Care and Net Neutrality

Posted on: Aug 21, 2009, Source: Free Press

If you haven't been paying attention to the rise of Astroturf in Washington, in the media and at your local town hall meeting, now's the time to tune in.

Fox News Continues to Hallucinate About a Socialist/Fascist Menace -- And It's Causing Real Damage

Posted on: Apr 29, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Fox news' insane rants about the impending onset of socialism/fascism has trickled into mainstream media. This is extremely dangerous.

Telecoms' Holy Grail of Internet Profits Is the Next Frontier in Corporate Spying

Posted on: Oct 15, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"Simply put, Deep Packet Inspection is the Internet equivalent of the postal service reading your mail."

Ten Worst Telecom Moments of 2007

Posted on: Dec 21, 2007, Source: Huffington Post

It was a year of billion dollar greed for the largest telecommunications companies.

Bush and the Phone Companies: Partners in Crime

Posted on: Oct 15, 2007, Source: Huffington Post

Will the Congress grant the Telecoms full immunity for breaking the laws it passed?

Oppose Net Neutrality at your peril

Posted on: Feb 20, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Tim Karr: Victory for blogs, victory for America...

The Dem Congress Must Save the Internet

Posted on: Nov 19, 2006, Source: TomPaine.com

The debate over net neutrality pits the special interests of the few against a massive grassroots effort.

The New Media Monopoly

Posted on: Mar 8, 2006, Source: AlterNet

AT&T's $67 billion merger with BellSouth could enable those who control the information pipes to also control the information.

Striking the spark for a net revolt (w/audio)

Posted on: Feb 17, 2006, Source: AlterNet

'The future of the Internet and our entire digital media environment is at risk'

Making Sense of Payola

Posted on: Oct 20, 2005, Source: Free Press

Ever wonder why corporate radio sucks? Here are ten things you need to know about it.

A Snake-Oil President

Posted on: Oct 16, 2005, Source: TomPaine.com

Having quadrupled the PR budget of any previous administration, the Bush Team has broken federal propaganda laws on numerous occasions.

The Times Sees No Evil

Posted on: Feb 22, 2005, Source: AlterNet

The Times' story on community internet, as with most Times stories, quotes a number of think tanks and other 'experts.' What they don't tell you is who's writing their checks.

Sinclair Goes Digital and Multiplies

Posted on: Feb 16, 2005, Source: AlterNet

A new business deal with Comcast could mean a five-fold increase in audience for Sinclair.

No Change on the Verizon

Posted on: Nov 23, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

A landmark program to provide low- or no-cost wireless to working class areas of Philadelphia is in jeopardy as Verizon has words with the governor; and if it can't make it there, it probably can't make it anywhere.

Outside the Spotlight

Posted on: Jul 22, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

A new study of network TV election coverage over the first half of 2004 shows the Democratic candidate losing out to the Bush campaign.

Media Reformers Look Beyond Philadelphia

Posted on: Jun 30, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

The appeals court decision that stymied the FCC's attempt to loosen ownership rules represents a 'golden opportunity' to create a more diverse and democratic media system.

Nightline Snub

Posted on: Apr 29, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

While Sinclair Broadcasting claims that Nightline is motivated by a political agenda in reading the names of soldiers killed in Iraq, Sinclair's political agenda is patently clear.

Media Runs Hot for Kerry, Cold for Bush

Posted on: Mar 10, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

A new report shows that network news has overwhelmingly favored Kerry over Bush.

The Intern on Page One

Posted on: Feb 22, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

In a media landscape increasingly crowded with rumormongers and 'gotcha' news sites, unsustantiated rumors become headline stories overnight.

Where's the Beef?

Posted on: Feb 2, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

Latest data show that election coverage on television is as usual biased and thin on substance.

CBS: 'No' to MoveOn, 'Yes' to White House

Posted on: Jan 21, 2004, Source: MediaChannel.org

CBS refuses to sell airtime to the MoveOn Voter Fund to air its anti-Bush ad during the Super Bowl -- but the network welcomed an ad from the White House's anti-drug office.

Mainstreaming the Media Movement

Posted on: Nov 5, 2003, Source: MediaChannel.org

In order to succeed, media reformers must reach out to conservatives rather than mobilize the usual liberal constituencies.

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