FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington discussed the importance of local journalism and the need for broadcast regulation to not impede the financial viability of local broadcasters at a virtual …
In a big victory for broadcasters and the Republican FCC under Ajit Pai, the Supreme Court has reversed the Third Circuit’s decision throwing out the …
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) said Thursday (March 25) that she will be introducing her bill next week to protect marginalized communities from harmful advertising practices. The Civil Rights …
CEOs from Facebook, Google, and Twitter took their licks Thursday (March 25) from both sides of the aisle in a Hill hearing entitled “Disinformation Nation: Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism …
Informed and thoughtful commentary on a variety of First Amendment and communications policy issues.
A Third-Way Approach to Regulating Facial Recognition Systems
By Stuart N. Brotman
The use of facial recognition systems powered by algorithms and software continues to raise controversy given their potential use by law enforcement and …
Digital COVID Vaccine Passports Should Be Antitrust-Exempt
By Stuart N. Brotman
Our nation’s momentum toward accelerated COVID-19 vaccine distribution is fully apparent. President Joe Biden has publicly urged state governments to …
How California’s Net Neutrality Law Can Inform Federal Digital Privacy Policymaking
By Stuart N. Brotman
One of the major unresolved issues in crafting comprehensive federal digital privacy legislation has carried over from …
Media Institute President Richard T. Kaplar issued the following statement regarding the death of long-time Board member Kurt Wimmer: “We are extremely saddened by the passing of our good friend Kurt …
Media Institute President Richard T. Kaplar issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on FCC media ownership …
Michael O’Rielly, whose career as a public servant in Washington spanned more than three decades and included service in the U.S. House of …
The Institute participated with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and other media groups recently in the following friend-of-the-court briefs.
I’m devastated by my friend and mentor @kurtwimmer’s passing. Kurt was a champion for privacy, journalism & free speech, & among the kindest people I’ve known. He took time to teach & inspire me & many other young lawyers throughout his career. His presence made our world better. https://twitter.com/themediainst/status/1379133339978842114
We have lost a great friend and supporter in Kurt Wimmer. We're extremely saddened by the passing of our long-time Board member, First Amendment Advisory Council Chairman, and dear friend. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
I cannot capture in words what an amazing mentor Kurt Wimmer was to me for more than a decade. He was not only the kindest lawyer I’ve ever known, but the kindest person. https://twitter.com/themediainst/status/1379133339978842114
We have lost a great friend and supporter in Kurt Wimmer. We're extremely saddened by the passing of our long-time Board member, First Amendment Advisory Council Chairman, and dear friend. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Just horrible news. Kurt Wimmer was one of my very favorite people to interact with and I learned so much from him through the years. Everyone in DC tech policy circles probably has a great Kurt story to tell. He always made time and had the best of advice. Heart of gold. https://twitter.com/TheMediaInst/status/1379133339978842114
We have lost a great friend and supporter in Kurt Wimmer. We're extremely saddened by the passing of our long-time Board member, First Amendment Advisory Council Chairman, and dear friend. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Media Institute Celebrates 40th Anniversary
View this short video about the Institute – past, present, future.
A collection of timely articles and essays on current developments by members of The Media Institute’s First Amendment Advisory Council.
The First Amendment: Rock Star of the American Constitution
Foreword by Floyd Abrams
The Internet’s Enduring Free Speech Legacy
April 18, 2019 | By Guest Authors: Stuart N. Brotman and Shiela Hawkins
Old Tools in Different Hands: Speech Regulation on Campus
September 27, 2018 | By Greg Lukianoff and Adam Goldstein
Wearing Political Messages Inside a Polling Place
May 1, 2018 | By Rodney Smolla
The Epistemic and Moral Dimensions of Fake News and the First Amendment
March 28, 2018 | By Ashley Messenger
The Media Institute honored two distinguished awardees at our virtual “Free Speech America” Gala on October 14, 2020: David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation, and Mignon Clyburn, former FCC Commissioner and Acting Chairwoman. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr delivered keynote remarks.
