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& #39;s glaringly apparent that certain voices are being silenced in society.

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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. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😲" title="Erstauntes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Erstauntes Gesicht">

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

Not. On. Our. Watch.

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