Community Media A Decade in the Making: The FCC Opens Rare Window for New Low Power FM Radio Licenses July 10, 2026 Neng Nana WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time in over ten years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is opening the application window for new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio station licenses.…
Community Journalism Challenges The Power of the Lens and the Peril of the Preposition: A Study in Media Responsibility July 10, 2026 Lina Irawan In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern American media, two recent incidents serve as a profound reminder of the outsized influence that journalism exerts—both as a force for public safety…
Media Ethics and Law Transparency Prevails: Tennessee Judge Strikes Down Restrictive Media Policies in Shelby County Juvenile Court July 10, 2026 Suro Senen In a landmark victory for press freedom and government transparency, a Tennessee judge has effectively dismantled a long-standing procedural barrier that had effectively cloaked the Shelby County Juvenile Court in…
Non-Profit Media Management The Invisible Burden: How Systemic Inequity Stalls Sarcoidosis Research and What Philanthropy Can Do July 10, 2026 Neng Nana Sarcoidosis, a complex and often debilitating inflammatory disease, remains a medical enigma that continues to evade a comprehensive cure. While it affects roughly 150,000 to 200,000 individuals in the United…
Non-Profit Media Management The Unsung Architects of American Liberty: How Black Churches Built the Nation’s Democratic Infrastructure July 8, 2026 Layla Zulfa As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the national narrative is poised to undergo its familiar ritual of self-congratulation. The airwaves will be saturated with tales of the Founding…
Community Media Federal Communications Commission Grants Extension for Low Power FM Filing Window: A Vital Reprieve for Grassroots Broadcasters July 8, 2026 Suro Senen In a significant move for community media across the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially extended the application window for new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations.…
Non-Profit Media Management Beyond the Milestone: Building a Culture of Repair in the American Sesquicentennial July 8, 2026 Asep Darmawan As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone invites a dual perspective: a celebration of endurance and a sober reckoning with the structural fractures that persist within the…
Journalistic Best Practices Navigating the Global Media Landscape: October’s Essential Fellowships, Grants, and Contests July 8, 2026 Asep Darmawan In an era of rapidly evolving media consumption and technological disruption, the ability for journalists to adapt, pivot, and deepen their expertise is no longer a luxury—it is a professional…
Non-Profit Media Management The Democracy Gap: Why We Must Shift from Civic Exclusion to Intergenerational Agency July 8, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati For 250 years, the American democratic experiment has operated under a flawed premise: that civic life is a reward to be earned, a milestone reached only upon crossing the threshold…
Community Media Navigating the LPFM Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to the Post-Application Landscape July 8, 2026 Asep Darmawan The recent filing window for Low Power FM (LPFM) stations has triggered a surge of activity within the community broadcasting sector, marking a pivotal moment for localism in American media.…
