Self-Publishing and Zines Unpacking Media Imperialism: A Global Challenge to Information Sovereignty July 17, 2026 rifanmuazin The Digital Age and the Enduring Battle for Narrative Control In an increasingly interconnected world, the flow of information shapes perceptions, influences cultures, and underpins geopolitical dynamics. Yet, this global…
Community Media A New Chapter for Community Airwaves: Analyzing the FCC’s October 2024 LPFM Tentative Selectee Notice July 17, 2026 Asro Introduction In the landscape of American telecommunications, the FM broadcast band remains one of the most contested and valuable pieces of public infrastructure. For non-profit organizations, schools, and community groups,…
Non-Profit Media Management The Long Arc of Resistance: Reclaiming Bodily Autonomy in an Era of State Intrusion July 17, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States has undergone a seismic shift since the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. By overturning nearly…
Non-Profit Media Management The Perpetual Crisis: Why "Disaster Fatigue" is Defining the New American Reality July 14, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman As the summer of 2026 unfolds, a harrowing pattern of destruction has gripped the United States. From the moisture-laden plains of Texas to the waterlogged hills of Kentucky, and stretching…
Community Media Strengthening the National Emergency Grid: The Critical Role of ETRS Compliance for Community Broadcasters July 14, 2026 Dwi Wanna Introduction In an era increasingly defined by rapid climate change and heightened geopolitical tensions, the reliability of the United States’ emergency communications infrastructure has never been more vital. At the…
Audio and Podcasting The Evolving State of Podcasting: From Home Studios to Global Media Powerhouses July 14, 2026 Evan Lee Salim The landscape of modern audio is shifting beneath our feet. What began as a decentralized hobbyist medium has matured into a sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar industry. As we navigate the current trends—from…
Non-Profit Media Management The Weight of Our Inheritance: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Redefining the Architecture of Repair July 13, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the nation finds itself standing at a precarious, yet transformative, crossroads. The grand narrative of American exceptionalism—often symbolized by the stoic, marble…
Community Media A New Era for Community Airwaves: FCC Opens Historic Translator Window for LPFM Stations July 12, 2026 Sagoh WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move described by industry advocates as a "watershed moment" for local broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the first-ever application window specifically allowing…
Non-Profit Media Management Reclaiming the Future: The LANDBACK Action Network and the New Era of Indigenous Sovereignty July 11, 2026 Suro Senen In an era defined by aggressive resource extraction and the deepening of systemic inequalities, a powerful counter-movement is gaining momentum across Turtle Island. While political administrations and corporate titans—ranging from…
Non-Profit Media Management Carving Space for Memory: Why Vietnamese Diaspora Art is Essential to American Democracy July 11, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Public art serves as the physical manifestation of a nation’s values. It dictates not only what a democracy chooses to commemorate but, perhaps more tellingly, whose contributions it chooses to…
