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News Deserts and the Persistence of the Digital Divide Highlighted at 42nd Everett Parker Lecture
Recapping a successful 42nd Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Ceremony
Alan Davidson to Receive Newton N. Minow Award at 42nd Annual Parker Lecture on September 24
Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), will receive the Newton N. Minow Award, the United Church of Christ’s Media Justice Ministry announced.
UCC Media Justice Joins Groups Urging the FCC to Require Disclosure of AI Content in Political Ads
UCC Media Justice filed comments with other organizations at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a rulemaking urging the agency to address disclosure and transparency of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in political advertisements on the nation’s airwaves.
Farhi, Clarke to Headline 42nd Annual Parker Lecture on September 24
Former Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi will deliver the 2024 Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and U.S. Rep. Yvette C. Clarke (D-NY) will be recognized with this year’s Everett C. Parker Award.
New UCC Media Justice report — “Ensuring Access to Quality Communications for Incarcerated People: Options for Advocates and State Legislators”
This report is the next step in UCC Media Justice’s ongoing work to help incarcerated people and their families obtain access to fair, affordable, high-quality communications.
Reflections on a win for justice
Thursday, July 18, 2024, is a day we’ll remember.
Truth in Voting: Combating Disinformation and Misinformation in the 2024 Elections
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, one place where our democratic processes face a significant challenge is from a deluge of disinformation and misinformation.
FCC Votes to Significantly Lower Costs for Incarcerated Communications Services After Years of Exploitation from Telecom Companies
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to lower rates and fees for incarcerated communications services in federal jails and prisons.
The FCC To Take Action on Lower Rates For Incarcerated Communications
It is expected that the Commission will vote later this month on rules that would end exorbitant charges for phone and video calls made by incarcerated people in correctional facilities throughout the United States.
Nearly 100 Civil Rights and Advocacy Organizations Call on FCC to Lower Costs for Incarcerated Communication Services
On Monday, June 17, 91 civil rights and advocacy organizations representing individuals and communities across the country submitted a letter to FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel expressing their support for the federal regulator’s efforts to adopt new, lower rate caps for incarcerated communications services.