04:189:102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Brock Lesnar, Phil Mushnick, George Steinbrenner

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Communication and Informatio
• Course: 04:189:102
• Professor: Professor Steve Miller

Document Summary

The first amendment allegedly prohibits federal regulation of speech and press, yet the communications act of 1934 and telecommunications act of 1996 have imposed federal regulations. Publishers of newspapers own the press and paper. Broadcasters use the broadcasting spectrum, which is owned by the public. Red lion decision (1969) attacks to broadcast medium was legal and just. Tornillo decision (1974) newspapers don"t have to give space to someone who is attacked [newspapers, no to reply time] The fairness doctrine in effect until 1987. Equal time provision specified that broadcasters provide an equivalent opportunity to any opposing political candidates who requested it. Personal attack rule stations have a duty to inform individuals or groups of personal attacks. Political editorial rule a candidate must be give a chance to respond when a licensee (station) endorses an opponent. There is a move to reinstates all of these. Fcc mandates access for ideas of public importance only.