Currently in its pilot phase, the National Black Programming Consortium's Public Media Corps project (PMC) is designed to increase broadband adoption and public media creation in underserved communities. Read more...
Over the summer, I've been noticing a perceptible shift at conferences and presentations about the role that social media is playing in journalism, government, and and civic engagement. Instead of "Gee whiz!" and "No way!" I'm hearing a lot more "For who?" and "So what?"Read more...
So far, 2010 has been a banner year for analysts and policymakers concerned with the role of media in democracy. But now, we're in a bit of a holding pattern, waiting on two major reports from the FCC and the FTC. Will the agencies seize the opportunity to help construct a more innovative, participatory media system, or will they hang back? Over at the New America Foundation's site, I explore the options:Read more...
Currently in its pilot phase, the National Black Programming Consortium's 
So far, 2010 has been a banner year for analysts and policymakers concerned with the role of media in democracy. But now, we're in a bit of a holding pattern, waiting on two major reports from the FCC and the FTC. Will the agencies seize the opportunity to help construct a more innovative, participatory media system, or will they hang back? Over at the New America Foundation's site, I explore the options: