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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.
Remembering Irwin Smallwood, a media justice champion
The UCC Media Justice Ministry lost a longtime friend earlier this spring when W. Irwin Smallwood, a legendary North Carolina newspaper editor, died March 9 at the age of 98.
SAVE THE DATE: The 42nd Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Ceremony
The 42nd Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Stay tuned for more details, including ticket information, sponsorship, our 2024 lecturer, and honorees.
A prayer for the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Rev. Kelli Parrish Lucas, Pastor of First Congregational Church in Rock Spring, Wyoming, offers a moving prayer for families impacted by the end of the ACP.
Celebrating the FCC’s vote to reinstate net neutrality for an open internet
On Thursday, April 25, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reinstate net neutrality protections, safeguarding civil and human rights by securing the freedom to receive information and share it.
UCC Media Justice brings members of the faith community together to file a letter in support of net neutrality at the FCC
On Thursday, April 18, UCC Media Justice filed a letter at the Federal Communications Commission supporting net neutrality with ten other faith communities.
A Voice for Connection: Advocating for Free Communication for Incarcerated Individuals in Maryland
For many Marylanders behind bars, the simple act of a phone call is a luxury they and their families cannot afford.
Call for nominees: 42nd Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Ceremony
Do you have an idea for a great Parker Lecturer? Or maybe you know someone who has done great ethical or media justice work in media, technology, or telecommunications?
The future of the Affordable Connectivity Program is uncertain — take action!
Unfortunately, funding for the successful Affordable Connectivity Program will run out by the end of April — and the program will officially shut down in May unless Congress takes action.
Prison phone justice in Maryland! UCC Media Justice testimony in support of HB 1366 with amendments
This week, we’re in Maryland advocating for prison phone justice! Read our testimony in support of HB 1366, with amendments.