Tag: equal time
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FCC Chair’s Call for ‘Equal Time’ Could Chill TV and Radio
The Equal Time Debate Returns The so-called “equal time” rule—once a bedrock principle that required broadcasters to offer equal opportunities to opposing viewpoints—has resurfaced as a live concern in contemporary media policy discussions. When the FCC chair signals a renewed emphasis on parity across political content, critics warn that the proposal could have a chilling…
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FCC chair’s call for ‘equal time’ could chill TV and radio discourse
Introduction: A contested path for equal time The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair’s recent call for applying the long-standing equal time rule to modern broadcasting has sparked a nationwide debate about whether this proposal would protect voters or chill essential speech. While the intent behind equal time—a principle designed to ensure candidates have fair access…