Federal Communications Commission vs. Free Speech

John Berlau and Alex Harris, "Minot Line," The American Spectator, September 4, 2008.

Congressional actions to date:

Letter to the FCC from House Republican Leader John Boehner.

Twenty-three U.S. Senators object to the FCC's proposal (April 24, 2008)

One hundred and twenty Congressmen object to the FCC's proposal

Comments of freedom of speech supporters:

Catholic Radio Association

English First

National Religious Broadcasters

Fans of Christian radio programs

Comments of pro-localism supporters:

The Brennan Center (2004).

FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, writing for The Nation (March 20, 2008)

Minority Media and Telecommunications Council

Minority Media and Telecommunications Council "Supplemental Comments"

Radio Bilingue

United Church of Christ (2004)

United Church of Christ complaint training manual

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

The FCC has held hearings on this issue since 2003 in various places.

Hearing transcripts:

Washington, D.C. (2007)

Rapid City, SD (2004)

Monterey, CA (2004)

San Antonio, TX (2004)

North Carolina (2003)