Michael Copps's blog

Op-ed

What's a Reformer to Do?

What a curious year for communications policy reformers! Those of us who consider ourselves activists in the causes of media democracy, ubiquitous broadband, an Open Internet, more competition in our communications industries, and helping minorities and women to equal opportunity in owning and managing these businesses find ourselves stymied by half steps (or, too often, no steps) and a campaign season where the choices are shaping up as four more years of the same or, alternatively, four years of something worse. What’s a reformer to do?

Op-ed

Step Number One to Getting our Democracy Right

Former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
Remarks at Freedom to Connect Conference
May 21, 2012

Op-ed

A New FCC: What Should We Expect?

At last: a full Federal Communications Commission! After months of seemingly interminable delay (due to a confirmation process high-jacked for non-related purposes) a full complement of five Commissioners is now available to pursue the people’s business in communications. And serious business it is.

Op-ed

Real Disclosure for Real Democracy

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From the desk of
Michael Copps
Weekly Digest

The Awesome Power of Information Infrastructure -- And You

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From the desk of
Michael Copps

Today I begin a monthly blog for the Benton Foundation. I’m excited about doing this and thank my friend Charles Benton for the opportunity to share my thoughts with Benton’s faithful readers.