Little Rock The radio spectrum is part of the public domain regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The spectrum is scarce so multiple interests have to be served, especially those of the public, though the history and tradition of the Commission leans heavily towards the commercial. The growth of noncommercial and community radio stations over …
Month: March 2013
The Poor Need Good Organization and Representation, Not Attorneys
Jackson It was my kind of headline in the Times, “Right to Lawyer Can be Empty Promise to the Poor.” I was ready to agree whether I read the article or not, they “had me from hello.” Inarguably this is not a new problem. In criminal matters even with the Gideon decision ostensibly giving indigents …
Breakthrough in Citizen Protection and Privacy Thanks to CREDO and Kieschnick
New Orleans I know the people, but this is one where I didn’t get any calls or celebratory emails declaring victory, largely because this issue is so down-low that there are literally gag orders not allowing any of them to confirm, deny, or even talk about this stuff, but there seems little doubt that we …