FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is hellbent on doing as much damage as possible before the Biden administration takes office. And that includes doling out one last favor for Rupert Murdoch.

A thread—

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Fox has asked the Trump @FCC to permanently waive a rule that limits Fox’s TV station and newspaper ownership in the NY market— where Fox already owns two local-TV stations and a newspaper.

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FCC rules limiting cross-ownership are designed to ensure that a variety of diverse viewpoints are heard in media and entertainment.

And in 2020, as communities rise up for racial justice, it's glaringly apparent that certain voices are being silenced in society.

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The Trump FCC has steadily chipped away at media ownership regulations. And now they're pushing one last gross abuse.

Last Friday, the agency quietly announced a that it's considering granting Fox Corp a permanent cross-ownership waiver: https://www.freepress.net/news/press-releases/free-press-fcc-ownership-rules-ignore-court-mandate-address-diversity-issues

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FCC chairman Ajit Pai is so eager to quickly push this decision through, he’s allowing for public comment only until Dec. 4.

He’s hoping this big-media handout will fall under the radar during the holiday season.

Not. On. Our. Watch.

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Tell the FCC: Do your job and put the public first. Do not give even *more* media handouts to Fox Corp. and the Murdoch family.

Sign now–
http://freepress.net/nofoxwaiver 

#dropfox
#foxnews
#diversitymatters
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