How Iowa reporters are teaming up to cover a tight Senate race September 29, 2014 By Deron Lee Eight papers use a new transparency tool to get a handle on the political ad wars
Video: How net neutrality shifts may impact diversity online May 22, 2014 By Tracie Powell "Keep the playing field free and clear for everybody"
It’s campaign season! Time to start searching for hidden spending in FCC files (UPDATED) May 6, 2014 By Susannah Nesmith The records are cumbersome but can be a valuable tool, especially in smaller markets
5 ideas for a modern internet policy April 24, 2014 By Steven Waldman As the ‘Open Internet’ becomes vulnerable, it’s time to look at other public interest solutions
Broadcast partnership limits in the crosshairs April 2, 2014 By Tracie Powell The National Association of Broadcasters and Congressional Republicans are both trying to stymie new FCC rules against broadcast conglomerates
FCC revamps controversial study of TV newsrooms February 17, 2014 By Corey Hutchins Local stations in South Carolina test market still waiting to hear from federal government
In Pittsburgh campaign, ad buy files prove mayor’s involvement May 22, 2013 By Anna Clark Post-Gazette reporter: online access to records was “huge”
Political ad windfall drives local TV consolidation May 15, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin As a trend accelerates, industry and activists disagree about the consequences
Next FCC chairman will impact journalism April 4, 2013 By Tracie Powell Why journalists should care who succeeds Julius Genachowski
The Ad Wars: a laurel to the Sunlight Foundation October 26, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Report brings scrutiny to new political ad database
Building a multi-platform media for—and by—the public June 21, 2012 By Benjamin Lennett and Tom Glaisyer Commercial broadcasters make for bad trustees. Let’s find another way
Two cheers for the FCC April 27, 2012 By Mike Hoyt A vote to put political ad information online is a good start toward more transparency
Local TV Stations Rally to Oppose Media Transparency January 20, 2012 By Steven Waldman What exactly are their “public interest obligations”?
Q&A with FCC Report Head Writer Steve Waldman, Part Two June 21, 2011 By Joel Meares "Rather than doing it ‘once more with feeling,’ let’s try something new."
Q&A with FCC Report Head Writer Steve Waldman, Part One June 20, 2011 By Joel Meares "We actually have to pay attention to this and if we don’t, there are going to be severe consequences."
More Reactions to FCC Report June 13, 2011 By Joel Meares Critics split on whether government should do more or less
Heavy On Problems, Light On Solutions: The FCC Report Has Landed June 9, 2011 By Joel Meares A quick look at the "disappointing" recommendations
Reboot October 29, 2010 By Steve Coll An open letter to the FCC about a media policy for the digital age