by Cheryl Leanza | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog, Diverse and Accountable Media, Featured, Media Diversity
Combining two of the largest TV conglomerates into one company is bad for everyone. WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, December 31, a coalition of media-justice groups and labor unions petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to deny the merger of Nexstar Media Inc....
by Cheryl Leanza | Dec 9, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Online Accountability, Open and Affordable Communications
Leaders of the media justice movement and the United Church of Christ gathered Thursday to honor the legacy of the late Rev. Everett Parker and re-inspire another generation of advocates working for a media landscape that is just, equitable and inclusive. Delivering...
by Cheryl Leanza | Oct 28, 2025 | Blog, Communications Justice for Incarcerated Persons, Featured
The FCC voted 2 to 1, over the eloquent and detailed dissent of Commissioner Gomez, to increase rates paid by incarcerated people their families and loved ones by even more than originally proposed. This change gives even more to greedy monopoly phone companies while...
by Cheryl Leanza | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog, Communications Justice for Incarcerated Persons, Featured, Open and Affordable Communications
The Federal Communications Commission issued a draft order on October 7, 2025, and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced he will hold a vote on the draft at the FCC’s open meeting on October 28, 2025. This draft is a dramatic departure from the FCC’s decision...
by Cheryl Leanza | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Communications Justice for Incarcerated Persons, Featured, Open and Affordable Communications
On September 15, UCC Media Justice helped organize a coalition letter almost 100 of faith and public interest groups urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overturn its unjust and unlawful suspension of fair prison phone and video rates. This letter...
