Diversity, competition and localism are the necessary conditions for media to serve democracy — so they are protected under U.S. communications law. But where there is a profit to be made or special interest power to consolidate, these basic conditions are at risk. People must be diligent to ensure liberty and justice for all. Consolidated […]
Sean McLaughlin
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Humboldt’s Information Ecosystem
The communication systems that keep us connected are a complex network of networks. As folks on the North Coast know, when part of that system breaks down — as has happened twice in recent months — the consequences aren’t always easy to predict or understand. But we also know that issues arising from unavailable or […]