Backdoor Imposition of Fairness Doctrine Opposed by Black Broadcasters Who Charge that New “Local Programming” Regulations Under FCC Consideration Could Lead to Broadcast Restrictions

Washington, D.C. – Concerned that proposed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding “local programming content and diversity” could lead to a new “Fairness Doctrine,” black broadcasting veterans affiliated with Project 21 have submitted comments to the FCC opposing new restrictions on currently-accepted political and social … Continue reading Backdoor Imposition of Fairness Doctrine Opposed by Black Broadcasters Who Charge that New “Local Programming” Regulations Under FCC Consideration Could Lead to Broadcast Restrictions