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Will Information on Political Advertising Buyers Make it To the Public? Not if Industry Lobbyists Can Help It

Justin Elliott, ProPublica. April 16, 2012.

If a new rule passes, broadcasters would have to post information about who buys political ads and for how much on a new FCC website for the public.

Grand Theft Digital: How Corporate Broadcasters Will Hijack Digital TV

Bruce Dixon, Black Agenda Report. June 13, 2008.

The switch to digital TV is essentially a $70 billion gift from taxpayers to broadcasters. So, what will we get in return?

Five More Advertisers Abandon Michael Savage’s Hate-Filled Radio Show

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. February 12, 2008.

The companies dropped their commercials after being contacted by visitors to the newly-created "No Savage" website.

Edwards takes on the FCC

Guest Blogger, May 30, 2007.

Matt Stoller: John Edwards becomes the first candidate to weigh in on what should happen when a huge slice of the public airwaves goes up for auction.

Take Back the Airwaves

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. April 11, 2007.

Our airwaves, the single most important method by which Americans get information about choosing the future president, are being held hostage by corporate broadcasters.

By Advocating for the Middle Class, Ed Schultz Finds Broadcast Success Rare for Liberals

Staff, December 31, 1969.