by Sara Cederberg | Jan 16, 2025 | Affordable Access to Modern Communications, Blog, Broadband for Everyone, Featured, Open and Affordable Communications
The United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry is proud to join the brief submitted by the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law before the U.S. Supreme Court, which will consider this term whether the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) is...
by Sara Cederberg | Jan 7, 2025 | A Faith-Based Perspective, Blog, Featured, Open and Affordable Communications
UCC Media Justice is very disappointed in the federal court opinion overturning the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality protections. UCC Media Justice has been a strong advocate of these rules for many years, including through our Faithful...
by Cheryl Leanza | Nov 26, 2024 | A Faith-Based Perspective, Blog, Featured, Open and Affordable Communications
The leadership for the Federal Communications Commission in 2025 is now clear: President-Elect Trump has stated he will nominate current FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, and current Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced she will follow customs and step down in...
by Cheryl Leanza | Nov 8, 2024 | A Faith-Based Perspective, Blog, Featured
What a week! The national elections this week produced turmoil and disappointment for many—even as the voters spoke loudly. At times like these, it can feel like the forces against accountability, truthfulness and inclusion are winning, no matter how you feel about...
by Cheryl Leanza | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Diverse and Accountable Media, Featured, UCC History
UCC Media Justice was sad to learn that Ralph Jennings, a key aide to Everett Parker, passed away earlier this month at the age of 86. Ralph Jennings started his career in radio, joined Everett Parker in his work, and then went on to be the core creative vision in the...
by Sara Cederberg | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 Parker Press Release, Blog, Featured, Parker Lecture
“News deserts” and the continuing challenge of providing affordable broadband services to all Americans were highlighted Tuesday (September 24) at the 2024 Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Awards Breakfast. Former Washington Post media...