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Violence Regulation
McCain opposes regulation -- until he supports it
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 2, 2008 - 7:40amLast updated: October 2, 2008 - 7:41am
As financial collapse threatened Wall Street and consumed Washington, John McCain appeared to undergo a dramatic transformation. The candidate who would shrink government became the candidate who would bulk it up.
Bill targets teen gamers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 8, 2008 - 8:32amWith “Grand Theft Auto IV” in the headlines, Reps. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) have introduced a bill that would require videogame retailers to check identification in order to prevent minors from buying games intended for adults.
PTC Pushes CBS Affiliates to Drop Dexter
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 2, 2008 - 7:02amThe Parents Television Council is urging members to contact CBS affiliates to ask that they pre-empt this Sunday's episode of Dexter, the off-Showtime series about a serial killer turned police investigator.
Will Kids Pay the Price for Recall Failures?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 25, 2008 - 8:34pmLast updated: March 26, 2008 - 8:31pm
A new V-chip controversy?
Responsive Radio
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 1, 2007 - 7:46amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 8:38am
The House subcommittee on consumer protection held a hearing last week on stereotypes and degrading images in the mass media. Alfred C. Liggins III, chief executive of Radio One, the nation's largest African American-owned radio broadcaster, told members of Congress about his company's efforts to protect its listeners from potentially offensive content.
Inouye Planning More TV Violence Hearings
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 12, 2007 - 8:46amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 8:00am
Senate Commerce Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) plans to hold additional hearings this year on television violence. But despite Chairman Inouye's interest in the subject, Sen. John (Jay) Rockefeller (D-WV) said that his planned legislation to pave the way for the FCC to regulate excessively violent TV scenes has been sidetracked by a recent court decision.
Federal judge throws out parts of Patriot Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 7, 2007 - 7:51amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 7:56am
A federal judge struck down parts of the revised USA Patriot Act on Thursday, saying investigators must have a court's approval before they can order Internet providers to turn over records without telling customers.
PTC: Family Hour Isn't for Families
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 6, 2007 - 7:45amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 7:55am
The Parents Television Council said the family hour on TV is no place for kids.
Hamas's approach to jihad: Start 'em young
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 20, 2007 - 7:31amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 7:38am
As a weapon in its struggle with Israel, Nahool the Bee doesn't look like a particularly threatening addition to the Hamas arsenal. But what the bright yellow star of "Tomorrow's Pioneers" on Hamas-owned Al Aqsa television lacks in muscle he makes up for in fervor.
Q&A with Dan Isett of the Parents Television Council
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 17, 2007 - 6:46amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 7:37am
A Q&A with Dan Isett, the Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at the Parents Television Council. As you read, beware of fleeting expletives, a la carte cable packages, media ownership consolidation, violent TV programming and that annoying "conservative" label.
