Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout

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Now's your best chance to stop media consolidation in North Carolina.

The Senate introduced legislation earlier this week that would reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to let the nation's largest media companies swallow up more local and independent news outlets.

Congress has just 60 legislative days to pass this bill. By acting now, you can help make it happen:

Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout
https://secure.freepress.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=243


We have Big Media to blame for local news that's steeped in celebrity gossip, corporate hype and sensationalism. If the FCC gets its way, you'll see your local news get even worse.

The FCC's decision further consolidates local media markets, taking away the independence and diversity that comes from local ownership. Simply put, this is a sweetheart deal for a handful of companies that have been breaking media ownership rules for years with impunity.

In December, 200,000 people called on their senators to take action against the FCC. The Senate has responded with a “resolution of disapproval,” (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50,000 citizens on the record supporting the Senate’s action.

Tell Your Friends: Veto Big Media
https://secure.freepress.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=243

Companies like News Corp. and Sinclair already have shown their willingness to abuse the public trust for political ends. During this election year, when diverse, quality and unbiased information is essential for voters, we cannot allow Big Media to silence even more independent voices.

It’s our turn to use our collective grassroots power to stop Big Media and make sure that our airwaves are used to better serve the public.

Onward,

Alexandra Russell
Program Director
Free Press
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.stopbigmedia.com/

P.S. Learn more about this important legislation at: http://www.stopbigmedia.com/blog