38 online
 
Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 9 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing
General News   

Tomorrow in Chicago: Stand Up for Local Media

By       (Page 1 of 1 pages)   No comments
Message the web

Big media lobbyists will certainly be showing up at tomorrow's FCC hearing in Chicago. Will you?

Don't miss your chance to speak to the FCC

Attend the FCC Hearing in Chicago

 

Thursday's event is a rare and critical opportunity to speak directly to the people who make the rules.

FCC Public Hearing on Media Ownership
Date: Thursday, Sept. 20
Time: 4-11 p.m. (come early to sign up to testify)
Location: Rainbow PUSH Headquarters
930 East 50th Street
(corner of South Drexel Blvd.)
Chicago, Illinois
More Information: www.stopbigmedia.com/=chicago

We have compiled directions, parking, and travel information for you to get to Rainbow PUSH Headquarters tomorrow There will be a shuttle available from the local Green Line and Metra Electric line stops, as well as a charter bus from Pilsen. Click here for more travel information.

The hearing is free and anyone can make comments during the open mic period. View our online resources to help you prepare your testimony and learn more about media issues.

Time is running out. Your local radio and TV broadcasters use the public airwaves for free. In exchange, they are required to provide you with local news and information. Come to tomorrow's hearing and tell the FCC how well broadcasters are upholding their end of the bargain.

Arrive early to secure your place at the mic!

Onward,

Josh Stearns
Campaign Coordinator
Free Press
www.freepress.net
www.stopbigmedia.com

P.S. Join the Conversation. Check out what activists are saying about the FCC Hearing and media consolidation in Chicago at the new Free Press Action Network: www.freepress.net/action.

 


View more information about this event at: www.stopbigmedia.com/=chicago

Rate It | View Ratings

The Web Social Media Pages: Facebook page url on login Profile not filled in       Twitter page url on login Profile not filled in       Linkedin page url on login Profile not filled in       Instagram page url on login Profile not filled in

anonymously sourced from either the web or a forwarded email.
Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter
Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

Most Popular Articles by this Author:     (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author)

Jim Cramer Uses CNBC to Manipulate Stocks

Video: Is Bristol Palin Baby Trig's Mother? Evidence & Pictures

BabyGate: Explosive New Details and the Smoking Gun Photo

Romney's Storm Tips

Feeding The Homeless BANNED In Major Cities All Over America

Most Massive Natural Disaster in US History-- and you don't know what caused it.

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend