Democracy for Vancouver

Mike Ellison from Vancouver for Peace sends us this message:

Dear Peacemakers, I don’t usually pass on these alerts, but I know that many of you care deeply about media ownership. This is from FreePress.net. If you plan to drive and have room for passengers, you could write to this list with your contact information.

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The FCC is hoping you won’t show up at Friday’s media ownership hearing in Seattle. But we know you will.At the end of last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will hold its final official public hearing on media ownership in Seattle. This is the public’s last chance to weigh in on the state of the media — so it’s critical for you to be there:

FCC Public Hearing on Media Ownership
Date: Friday, Nov. 9
Time: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. (show up early and sign up to speak)
Location: Town Hall
1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle
More Information: www.stopbigmedia.com/=seattle

The announcement of this hearing comes after revelations that Chairman Martin is trying to sneak through a massive giveaway to Big Media before the end of the year. There’s already too much power in the hands of too few — and it’s time that the FCC listened to you!

This hearing in Seattle is your chance to speak out. It’s free and open to the public and will feature an open microphone session for you to tell the FCC how the media are serving your community. Click here for fact sheets and flyers that provide useful tips on testifying.

Tell Your Friends About the Seattle Hearing

This hearing is a rare chance to participate directly in creating media policies that serve your community. Make your voice heard — Join us on Friday!

See you there!

Timothy Karr
Campaign Director
Free Press
www.freepress.net
www.stopbigmedia.com

P.S. Check out Bill Moyers’ coverage of the previous ownership hearing in Chicago and what’s happening at the FCC. Visit www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/11022007/watch.html

Peace,

Mike