2011 Community Access Preservation ActCAP Act Introduced in Congress
The Community Access Preservation Act (CAP Act) of 2011, H.R. 1746, was introduced in Congress on May 5, 2011, by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Steven La Tourette (R-OH).
Passage of the CAP Act will ensure continued operational funding for community media centers in states all across the nation.
The CAP Act:
There is always a lot going on that threatens, sometimes in subtle ways, either your rights or your ability to exercise them. In this interconnected age, we are also seeing in greater detail how other governments deal with the same rights we take for granted here in the US. From communications access to freedom of speech keeping abreast of these issues isn't always easy, but failure to speak out about whatever concerns you will only lead to further erosion of the core freedoms this nation was founded on. So in that vein...
Say “media,” and what comes to mind? The word encompasses so much, and all of it at risk. News outlets are struggling, public broadcasting is under attack, a free and open Internet is imperiled, and community media centers much like Davis Media Access (DMA) are closing their doors across the country.
DMA’s doors are, thankfully, open and accessible to all, but—we need you to help us keep them open with your support of DMA’s annual fund raising campaign. Between now and June 30, our fund-raising goal is $25k in support of DMA's many programs and services.
Say “media,” and what comes to mind? The word encompasses so much, and all of it at risk. News outlets are struggling, public broadcasting is under attack, a free and open Internet is imperiled, and community media centers much like Davis Media Access (DMA) are closing their doors across the country.
DMA’s doors are, thankfully, open and accessible to all, but—we need you to help us keep them open with your support of DMA’s annual fund raising campaign.
Davis Media Access (DMA) invited the Yes on Measure A and the No on Measure A campaigns into the studio on March 23 to record brief campaign statements. The resulting short programs, featured here, will also air on DCTV Channel 15 on the Comcast system, on Menu 99 on AT&T’s U-verse system, and on KDRT 95.7 FM.
Davis Media Access is now airing the "City Council Applicants Forum" on DCTV Channel 15 on the Comcast system and at Channel 99 on AT&T's U-verse system. The League of Women Voters of Davis produced the program on Feb. 16 in Davis's Community Chambers. Recording was provided courtesy of City Media Services, which operates City Government Channel 16.
Moderated by LOWV Vice President Jean Canary, the forum features all 10 applicants as they respond to questions provided by the League and audience members. It runs approximately 2.5 hours. DCTV air times include:
I'm liveblogging tomorrow as part of NAMAC's Open Dialogue on Media Policy!
The League of Women Voters, at the request of the Davis City Council, will host a Public Forum on Wednesday, February 16, to showcase each of the ten candidates to fill the current vacancy on the City Council. The Forum will begin at 7:00 pm in Community Chambers (23 Russell Blvd.) and will be televised on Government Channel 16 (and streamed on www.cityofdavis.org/media ). Anyone wanting to learn more about the candidates is encouraged to attend.
The League of Women Voters, at the request of the Davis City Council, will host a Public Forumon Wednesday, February 16, to showcase each of the ten candidates to fill the current vacancy onthe City Council. The Forum will begin at 7:00 pm in Community Chambers (23 Russell Blvd.)and will be televised on Government Channel 16 (and streamed on www.cityofdavis.org/media ).Anyone wanting to learn more about the candidates is encouraged to attend.
As part of the process to fill the vacancy on the Davis City Council, Davis Media Access recorded brief statements by each of the applicants seeking appointment. Please see the Episodes tab for the videos. The segments will also air as "Meet the Applicants" on DCTV Channel 15 on the Comcast system, be available at pull-down menu 99 on AT&T's Uverse system, and air on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis.