MD: Media Reform
Proposed Tax on MD Internet Providers Could Close Broadband Gaps
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With many people needing internet service more than ever during the pandemic, a Maryland economist is recommending an extra tax on …
Will FCC Defund Public-Access TV, Help Cable Firms?
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission could cripple funding for local community media outlets. The …
Journalism Community Mourns Loss of Lives at Capital Gazette
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In what appears to be one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in U.S. history, the nation's journalism associations are …
Vote to Quash Net Neutrality Could Come Soon
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The clock is ticking when it comes to a free and open internet in the United States, and watchdog groups are gearing up for …
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility
WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …
News Stories on Women's Reproductive Issues Being Covered by Men
BALTIMORE – Male voices and perspectives are blocking out females – even in coverage of women's reproductive health – according to n…
It May Seem Like Someone Broke the Internet Today
BALTIMORE - The Internet may seem to be slowing down today - but it's actually part of an effort to prevent a future where, according to Internet …
Internet Equality Day of Action Today
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Internet freedom advocates are calling for a day of action today at the Federal Communications Commission as the FCC prepares …
'Internet Freedom' Threat Taken Seriously
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has signaled his intention to allow broadband Internet service …
Legislation Seeks Study on Phone Service Changes
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The telecom industry has been moving away from traditional landlines for several years, offering consumers services that are similar …
Privacy Advocates: “Stop Watching Us”
WASHINGTON - Revelations by Julian Assange, Chelsea (Bradley) Manning, Edward Snowden and others have shown U.S. government agencies such as the NSA …
Next Threat to Internet: Fast Lanes for $ome?
BALTIMORE – A federal appeals court heard arguments this week from Verizon, which would benefit if it and other Internet service providers …