Media
Because a vigorous and vigilant media is essential to a democracy, Bill Moyers has devoted significant reporting time not only to press coverage of specific issues, but also to ways in which media’s impact and journalistic power have been diluted by media consolidation, government deregulation and the lack of community and minority ownership. Learn more about what you read, watch and experience with Moyers’ own media below.
EXPLORE Media
Representatives of several media advocacy groups delivered petitions opposing relaxation of media ownership laws. Continue reading
The president of Free Press reminds us that the last time the FCC tried to change ownership rules, 99 percent of public comments opposed it. MORE
Corporate media giants not only own the networks and local stations; but they also the pipeline — the cable and the Internet signals that deliver most of America’s content. MORE
The president of the National Hispanic Media Coalition stresses the importance of positive Latino representations in the media. MORE
Senator Bernie Sanders joins Bill to discuss why Big Media is a threat to democracy and what citizens can do to fight back. Continue reading
What you can do to stop Big Media from controlling more of what we see, hear and read. Continue reading
