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On AlterNet: media consolidation

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "media consolidation"

Obama Ratchets-Up His Attacks on Big Media

Obama Ratchets-Up His Attacks on Big Media

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. May 20, 2008.
In Oregon, Sen. Obama discussed creating greater diversity in media to better serve the public.

Senate Votes to Reverse FCC Decision Allowing Media Consolidation

Senate Votes to Reverse FCC Decision Allowing Media Consolidation

Josh Silver, Huffington Post. May 16, 2008.
Thursday's Senate vote is good news for everyone who is fed up with a media system, that, in the words of Jon Stewart, is "hurting America."

Obama Stands Up to Bush, the FCC, and Big Media

Obama Stands Up to Bush, the FCC, and Big Media

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: Media and Technology. May 16, 2008.
Sen. Obama locks horns with the FCC and speaks up for diversity in media.

What the Times Didn't Tell Us About McCain

What the Times Didn't Tell Us About McCain

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. February 27, 2008.
McCain was one of the few politicians brave enough to oppose a 1996 telecom bill that opened the way for large-scale media consolidation.

Edwards:

Edwards: "I'm Not Interested in Seeing Murdoch Own Every American Newspaper"

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: PEEK. December 28, 2007.
Score one for John Edwards.

Fox and Private Equity: Perfect Bedmates

Fox and Private Equity: Perfect Bedmates

Cliff Schecter, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. December 27, 2007.
If this doesn't make you want to fight the consolidation of our media in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy elites, I don't know what will.

The FCC's Holiday Gift to Big Media

The FCC's Holiday Gift to Big Media

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. December 26, 2007.
A recent vote by Federal Communications Commission would have made George Orwell proud.

Bill Moyers Journal on the Media Consolidation Crisis: "The Stakes Are Enormous" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. December 16, 2007.
The FCC is poised to relax the rules barring publishing conglomerates from buying up local papers and television station this month.

How the Media Fuel Class Warfare

How the Media Fuel Class Warfare

Norman Solomon, AlterNet. November 26, 2007.
Media outlets aren't just giving short shrift to organized labor. The avoidance extends to unorganized labor, too.

Bill Moyers Journal on Media Consolidation Crisis [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. November 19, 2007.
The FCC chairman gets chewed out by American citizens for trying to push through lifting the ban on local media market consolidation.

Digital Media Marketplace: The Next Frontier for Media Reform

Digital Media Marketplace: The Next Frontier for Media Reform

Jeffrey Chester, AlterNet. January 10, 2007.
The future of the progressive movement depends on our ability to harness the power of digital media.

Digital Media Marketplace: The Next Frontier for Media Reform

Digital Media Marketplace: The Next Frontier for Media Reform

Jeffrey Chester, AlterNet. January 10, 2007.
The future of the progressive movement depends on our ability to harness the power of digital media.