As a preliminary matter, it’s difficult to get good info about the fairness doctrine because corporate media, of all stripes, loved its repeal. It makes money for both the #fox and #nbc#propaganda wings.
What’s the Fairness Doctrine, you ask? In a nutshell, it was an FCC policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses to present controversial issues of public importance, while doing so in a manner that fairly reflected differing viewpoints.
It was repealed in 1987 under the #Reagan administration, enthusiastically lap dogging to monied #elite media owners.
That’s background. You can read more at the link below.
Now for the impact, as told through an anecdotal experience I had today.
I understand that newspapers need support through subscriptions, but I often worry about about how this makes reliable information a luxury for those with the means to afford it.
Meanwhile misinformation & disinformation are widely accessible & free. #news#journalism
I wish there was a different way. Perhaps like a streaming service subscription where we could pick an amount, say 20 publications for some amount $10 or $20 a month and each one get a share. I say this because I cannot afford to be a Patreon of every podcast nor subscribe to every newspaper and magazine. And literally I only read a few each month from most, especially those on opposite coasts .
Or maybe a fee per article like affordable. Ten cents. Or buy an access card like public transportation. But something I have learned when I cut the cable is I don't want to contribute to publications that sponsor misinformation like fox news. So a blanket subscription would need tailored options. I am sure maga don't want to support certain outlets either.