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Are Chicago's media outlets serving you?
Last updated: February 21, 2008 - 8:11am
ARE CHICAGO'S MEDIA OUTLETS SERVING YOU?
[SOURCE: Chicago Sun Times, AUTHOR: FCC Commissioners Michael J. Copps and Jonathan S. Adelstein]
[Commentary] The Federal Communications Commission will be in Chicago today to hear whether the city has the kind of media outlets you want and need. It's especially important to us because the FCC will soon decide whether to allow a small number of media giants to buy up the remaining local broadcasters and other media outlets across the land. Are Chicago's residents being well-served by the media served up to them? Are you getting a diversity of viewpoints? Is local talent covered? Are community issues treated sensitively? Are minority groups getting the coverage and input they need? As we enter election season, are stations covering the important issues that confront us, or do they just focus on the horse race and run profitable campaign ads?
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/letters/566028,CST-EDT-vox20a.ar...

