Freedom of the press was guaranteed in the Constitution because an exchange of information and an unfettered debate were considered essential components of a democratic society. Today, however, government policy is designed less to facilitate a democratic discussion than to protect the investments of media corporations. Regulations tend to promote the formation of huge media conglomerates and discourage new, competing voices. Focuses on electronic access and children's media issues.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation . Media Access Project . A public interest law firm focused on telecommunications issues. A very useful site on the Telecom Act of 1996 from the Center for Educational Priorities. The New Rules Project's listing of regulations governing the information economy.