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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSTOP TRUMP TV: Sinclair-Tribune Merger Tomorrow!
WHAT TO DO TO TRY STOP THE MERGER:
(Daily Kos) The FCC is currently taking public comments regarding the Sinclair-Tribune merger, but we only have until TOMORROW, July 12, to submit them. Can you take a few minutes today to protest the merger?
Submit your comment today for proceeding number 17-179 to help stop Trump TV.
https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
To submit your comment, simply enter the proceeding number (17-179) and fill out your information.* Not sure what to say? Heres a comment that you can use:
I urge the FCC to deny the merger petition between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media. Sinclair is already the country's largest broadcast company and if merged with Tribune Media, they would own stations that reach 72% of American households -- consolidating the power to decide what information reaches us into the hands of a powerful few. Sinclair has a history of forcing local stations to air politically biased segments produced at their corporate headquarters rather than news that reflects the concerns and interests of the communities. I urge you to reject the Sinclair-Tribune merger.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/7/11/1779699/-Stop-Trump-TV-The-Sinclair-Merger
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/396311-groups-join-petition-to-delay-sinclair-tribune-merger-review
https://milled.com/aclu/the-sinclair-merger-is-extremely-dangerous-to-our-democracy-FBmV3TTDQ15_CP8Q
appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)DBoon
(22,397 posts)we need more
appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)Spread the word please folks!
Raster
(20,998 posts)appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)Raster
(20,998 posts)mountain grammy
(26,648 posts)not that they'll care.
appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)DAMANgoldberg
(1,278 posts)appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)DAMANgoldberg
(1,278 posts)However, should this merger pass, they will.
NBC Charlotte (WCNC) generally the number #3 station in local news in a 5 broadcast (3, 9, 18, 36, & 46) and 1 cable news (Spectrum News) organization market. As a general rule, if you aren't WBTV 3 CBS or WSOC 9 ABC, you don't compete for the highest ratings due to heritage dial positions.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)urbanhermit
(751 posts)appalachiablue
(41,171 posts)Lake Coeur d'Alene was one of the most beautiful, peaceful places I'd ever seen, and I've travelled a fair amount.