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Our mission is to increase awareness of Community Media through educational programs and participation in court cases involving franchise enforcement and constitutional questions about community media.

Study Shows Public’s Cable Channels at Greatest Risk

April 8, 2011

“These findings reflect an alarming trend,” said Rob Brading, ACD President. “The loss of Public Access channels closes the door on the local community, including health and jobs groups, housing advocates, small business, churches, and arts and civic groups. Immediate steps need to be taken to stop the erosion of the infrastructure devoted to public use.”

“Public access channels advance first amendment goals through inclusion of a diversity of...