Scroll To Top

federal communications commission

TV stations were forced to air vile anti-trans, homophobic ads so graphic they got on-air content warnings

According to the FCC, there’s nothing the agency can do to prevent this kind of content from being broadcast by legally qualified political candidates.

Is the Internet Overreacting to Stephen Colbert's FCC Investigation?

Some are outraged the Federal Communications Commission is looking into the late-night host's "homophobic" joke. Others say the agency is just doing its job.

Discounted Phones Help Homeless LGBT Teens--Now They Might Be Taken Away

A little-known program helps homeless youth find resources, but the government now wants to starve it to death.

Mourn the Loss Of 'Net Neutrality' Before It Ends June 11

The internet may not be free and open after next month.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

Openly gay George Takei joins Stern

Howard Stern has introduced George Takei as his new on-air personality. Takei, who played Sulu on Star Trek and who last year publicly came out as gay, will serve as announcer on Stern's new show.

Ralph Reed Working for MSNBC? It's True, Sources Say

Maybe it's hard to see Ralph Reed and Rachel Maddow on the same team, but sources say it's true.

FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The three-digit number will provide easier access than the existing, longer one.

McCain Calls Report Suggesting Inappropriate Relationship With Lobbyist Untrue

John McCain emphatically denied a romantic relationship with a female US telecommunications lobbyist on Thursday and said a report by The New York Times suggesting favoritism for her clients is ''not true.'' ''I'm very disappointed in the article. It's not true,'' the likely Republican presidential nominee said as his wife, Cindy, stood beside him during a news conference called to address the matter. ''I've served this nation honorably for more than half a century,'' said McCain, a senator for 24 years and former Navy pilot. ''At no time have I ever done anything that would betray the public trust.''