From wings at wings.org Fri Dec 6 18:05:21 2019 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019 21:05:21 -0500 Subject: [grc] [ADV] Fwd: EVENT: "Reproductive Justice and Trust Black Women" (12/14) In-Reply-To: <1133608601067.1102470515351.1770.0.170900JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> References: <1133608601067.1102470515351.1770.0.170900JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> Message-ID: For the Kentucky station ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: SisterSong Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 9:01 AM Subject: EVENT: "Reproductive Justice and Trust Black Women" (12/14) To: You don't want to miss this! Team SisterSong is holding a ?Reproductive Justice and Trust Black Women? training in Louisville, KY on Saturday, December 14th from 1:00-4:00pm. Learn more and join us! SisterSong | 1237 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd ., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Unsubscribe wings at wings.org Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by info at sistersong.net in collaboration with [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] Try email marketing for free today! -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From mbbm at brownbroadcast.com Tue Dec 10 21:57:45 2019 From: mbbm at brownbroadcast.com (Betty McArdle) Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:57:45 -0800 Subject: [grc] Radio for People NOTES Nov Message-ID: Hi All, Sorry for the lateness of these notes. Michael and I were on the road for an extended road trip with our travel trailer when the meeting happened. Please note that the next Radio for People meeting will be next Tuesday. See info in the notes. Best, Betty Betty McArdle betty at c-map.org Portland, Oregon -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Radio for People Notes 11 26 2019 FINAL.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 131654 bytes Desc: not available URL: From mike at brownbroadcast.com Fri Dec 13 13:58:52 2019 From: mike at brownbroadcast.com (Michael D. Brown) Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:58:52 -0800 Subject: [grc] Early reminder: Radio for People Conference Call -- Tuesday Dec 17 Message-ID: Radio For People Conference Call 11am PST / 2pm EST - Tuesday December 17 Dial-in Number: 1 (862) 902-0250 The Participant Access Code is: 339-4164 Agenda: FCC Updates Stations Update Discussion of what should and should not be included in phone call notes; what is and is not "public" information Conferences/Trainings Anything else? Michael D. Brown Brown Broadcast Services, Inc. 3740 SW Comus St. ? Portland OR 97219-7418 USA mike at brownbroadcast.com ? www.brownbroadcast.com offc 503-245-6065 ? cell 503-703-3202 ? fax 503-912-7562 From mike at brownbroadcast.com Mon Dec 16 10:18:45 2019 From: mike at brownbroadcast.com (Michael D. Brown) Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:18:45 -0800 Subject: [grc] Radio for People Conference Call -- this Tuesday Dec 17 Message-ID: <56D69741C54E428A87DB4E42428274CC@Darth> Radio For People Conference Call 11am PST / 2pm EST - Tuesday December 17 Dial-in Number: 1 (862) 902-0250 The Participant Access Code is: 339-4164 Agenda: FCC Updates Stations Update Discussion of what should and should not be included in phone call notes; what is and is not "public" information Conferences/Trainings Anything else? Michael D. Brown Brown Broadcast Services, Inc. 3740 SW Comus St. ? Portland OR 97219-7418 USA mike at brownbroadcast.com ? www.brownbroadcast.com offc 503-245-6065 ? cell 503-703-3202 ? fax 503-912-7562 From undercurrentsradio at gmail.com Mon Dec 16 13:05:39 2019 From: undercurrentsradio at gmail.com (UnderCurrents Radio) Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:05:39 -0800 Subject: [grc] Call To Action Message-ID: Hello GRC Hive-Mind, We?re working with an ad agency that wants to place a paid-PSA that contains a clear call-to-action (?File a claim?). But it?s not for goods & services ? it?s a court-ordered public notice for a bankruptcy proceeding. In this context do the same FCC limitations apply? Thanks! Gregg McVicar www.undercurrentsradio.net From mae at recnet.com Mon Dec 16 13:12:53 2019 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:12:53 -0500 Subject: [grc] Call To Action In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I would play it safe and replace the "File a Claim" action with wording like... "If you are impacted by this [or whatever language], a claim would need to be filed.? More information at ______". or "Information about filing claims is available at ____________________" etc. *Michelle A. Bradley, CBT* /Amateur Radio: KU3N/ /Founder - REC Networks/ - *https://recnet.com* *1-844-REC-LPFM* / +1 202 621-2355 SBE Certified On 12/16/2019 4:05 PM, UnderCurrents Radio via grc wrote: > Hello GRC Hive-Mind, > > We?re working with an ad agency that wants to place a paid-PSA that contains a clear call-to-action (?File a claim?). But it?s not for goods & services ? it?s a court-ordered public notice for a bankruptcy proceeding. In this context do the same FCC limitations apply? > > Thanks! > > Gregg McVicar > www.undercurrentsradio.net > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From michael at michaelrichards.us Tue Dec 17 08:17:25 2019 From: michael at michaelrichards.us (Michael Richards) Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:17:25 +0000 Subject: [grc] RE Call To Action Message-ID: Very intriguing question, Gregg! Historically, legal notices were always published in newspapers -- so there is little guidance from rules or statutes governing broadcasting. In this age, local newspapers are not the community forums they once were -- and it is interesting that a court would allow broadcast of public notices in lieu of "publication." (Some courts have allowed online publication -- and the FCC is moving in that direction for assignments etc). As a lawyer, I have to be careful here -- as small details are everything and I don't want to create a troublesome conflict. But I can say that, analytically, the issue is whether this "paid PSA" equals an advertisement. The rules limiting calls to action, etc., are based in part on a policy of "fairness" (I will leave it to others to argue what's fair and what's foul -- I'm only explaining policy here!). The idea was that NCEs (this includes LPFM) pay no taxes or regulatory fees, and are also exempt from filing fees. Commercial stations are not. That's why they get to make money from "advertising" and NCEs only get to "acknowledge" underwriters. We all know that in the era of "enhanced" underwriting there are lots of arguments and disputes over when the line gets crossed. But when an announcement is identical to what may be made on a commercial station (in a paid spot), a commercial licensee who sees a potential revenue loss (or anyone who may have a grievance with an NCE), could make a plausible argument that a paid announcement that tells people to file (even in a court ordered situation). The exchange of money for the announcement is the gateway legal analysis factor. For better or worse, facts and circumstances -- rather than red line distinctions between allowable and not -- really matter in a situation like this. Sometimes, FCC legal staff will answer a "hypothetical" -- but any such advice is not legally binding. It can be a good guidance, but the law is clear that you use it at your own peril. Michael W. Richards Attorney 7008 Westmoreland Avenue Suite E-8 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Tel. 202.657.5780 michael at michaelrichards.us On Twitter: Commlawguy ------------------------------------------------------- TAX ADVICE DISCLAIMER: Under applicable U.S. Treasury Regulations, please be advised that any U.S. tax advice contained in this email or any attachment hereto is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, either (i) for purposes of avoiding penalties imposed under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) for promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any tax-related matter addressed herein. This message was sent by an attorney. It is confidential and may contain privileged attorney-client communication or work product intended only for the individual or entity named within the message. If you are not the intended recipient, or the agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is prohibited. If this email message was received in error, we would appreciate your notifying us by reply e-mail and deleting the original message from your system. Thank you for your cooperation -----Original Message----- From: grc > On Behalf Of UnderCurrents Radio via grc Sent: Monday, December 16, 2019 4:06 PM To: _GRC list > Subject: [grc] Call To Action Hello GRC Hive-Mind, We?re working with an ad agency that wants to place a paid-PSA that contains a clear call-to-action (?File a claim?). But it?s not for goods & services ? it?s a court-ordered public notice for a bankruptcy proceeding. In this context do the same FCC limitations apply? Thanks! Gregg McVicar www.undercurrentsradio.net _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From cuz at well.com Tue Dec 17 10:10:00 2019 From: cuz at well.com (mike couzens) Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:10:00 -0800 Subject: [grc] [Nceorg] Radio for People Conference Call -- this Tuesday Dec 17 In-Reply-To: <56D69741C54E428A87DB4E42428274CC@Darth> References: <56D69741C54E428A87DB4E42428274CC@Darth> Message-ID: Attached is a copy of a draft report I did for Current On-line regarding the Dec. 11 procedures report and order. Michael Couzens Attorney at Law 6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite B201 Oakland, CA 94609 Tel. (510) 658-7654 Fax (510) 654-6741 cuz at well.com > On Dec 16, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Michael D. Brown wrote: > > Radio For People Conference Call > 11am PST / 2pm EST - Tuesday December 17 > Dial-in Number: 1 (862) 902-0250 > The Participant Access Code is: 339-4164 > > Agenda: > FCC Updates > Stations Update > Discussion of what should and should not be included in phone call notes; what is and is not "public" information > Conferences/Trainings > Anything else? > > Michael D. Brown > Brown Broadcast Services, Inc. > 3740 SW Comus St. ? Portland OR 97219-7418 USA > mike at brownbroadcast.com ? www.brownbroadcast.com > offc 503-245-6065 ? cell 503-703-3202 ? fax 503-912-7562 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nceorg mailing list > Nceorg at lists.prometheusradio.org > http://lists.prometheusradio.org/listinfo.cgi/nceorg-prometheusradio.org From cuz at well.com Wed Dec 18 10:35:03 2019 From: cuz at well.com (mike couzens) Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:35:03 -0800 Subject: [grc] Report on January 11 FCC action In-Reply-To: References: <56D69741C54E428A87DB4E42428274CC@Darth> Message-ID: <4644B034-E991-4883-BBDC-1348284B0E68@well.com> My report, edited, is up now at Current.org Please disregard previous versions. Michael Couzens Attorney at Law 6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite B201 Oakland, CA 94609 Tel. (510) 658-7654 Fax (510) 654-6741 cuz at well.com From tuc at tucradio.org Wed Dec 18 11:28:21 2019 From: tuc at tucradio.org (Maria Gilardin) Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:28:21 -0800 Subject: [grc] equal time rules in campaigns? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Three days ago on NPR there was a reminder of the amazing 8 1/2 hour filibuster speech by Bernie Sanders on December 10, 2010 - which reminded me that I then produced four 29 minute programs edited from the audio of that day. (On bail-out of banks via Federal Reserve, tax-breaks for the rich, international trade and job losses etc.) I'd love to rebroadcast at this time and wonder how that might conflict with political campaign rules and equal time requirements. There are stations on this list that carry my weekly program and I want to be sure to protect them. Maria Gilardin -- Maria Gilardin / TUC Radio POB 44, Calpella, CA 95418 https://tucradio.org From anniegarrison at gmail.com Thu Dec 19 01:59:08 2019 From: anniegarrison at gmail.com (Ann Garrison) Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 01:59:08 -0800 Subject: [grc] 53 community radio stations shut down in Bolivia Message-ID: "Confirmed: the de-facto government of Jeanine A?ez finally closed 53 community radio stations. The transmission and signal were cut off. Bolivia lives a dictatorship." https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Coup-Leaders-in-Bolivia-Issue-Arrest-Warrant-for-Evo-Morales-20191218-0004.html Radio remains an important, if not the most important, media in the Global South. -- For real, @AnnGarrison Independent Journalist, SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland 415-503-7487 From ursula at pacifica.org Thu Dec 19 11:47:55 2019 From: ursula at pacifica.org (Ursula Ruedenberg) Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:47:55 -0600 Subject: [grc] 53 community radio stations shut down in Bolivia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Holy schmoley and yikes! Ursula On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 3:59 AM Ann Garrison via grc wrote: > "Confirmed: the de-facto government of Jeanine A?ez finally closed 53 > community radio stations. The transmission and signal were cut off. Bolivia > lives a dictatorship." > > https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Coup-Leaders-in-Bolivia-Issue-Arrest-Warrant-for-Evo-Morales-20191218-0004.html > > Radio remains an important, if not the most important, media in the Global > South. > > -- > For real, > @AnnGarrison > Independent Journalist, > SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland > 415-503-7487 > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > -- Ursula Ruedenberg Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager 510-812-7989 pacificanetwork.org From anniegarrison at gmail.com Sat Dec 21 15:16:55 2019 From: anniegarrison at gmail.com (Ann Garrison) Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 15:16:55 -0800 Subject: [grc] More on radio in Bolivia Message-ID: This was written before the right wing seized power in Bolivia and reportedly closed 53 community radio stations: "Radio has a special significance in Bolivia, especially in the remote regions. Even today, the mainstream media in Bolivia are confined to the cities ? La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Sucre and Oruro. In small towns and villages, newspapers are not available, and only few people can afford a TV set. Even more, many people still cannot read, especially in rural areas. Radio stations are the voice of the community, and people like Rosa Jalja are real authorities. Antennas are almost everywhere ? there are over 300 community radio stations in Bolivia. https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/why-community-radios-matter-so-much-indigenous-people-bolivia -- For real, @AnnGarrison Independent Journalist, SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland 415-503-7487 From cmcb007 at earthlink.net Sat Dec 21 18:27:22 2019 From: cmcb007 at earthlink.net (Carolyn Birden) Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:27:22 -0500 Subject: [grc] More on radio in Bolivia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <27EFBA66-E701-40E6-94F8-80201C5BD4A2@earthlink.net> Thanks, Ann: this was terrible news, and a portent of what is down the line if this country keeps up with its denigration of real news. Pacifica should be very wary of these attempts to shut down the purveyors of actual news, such as is now in progress as the National Board of Directors moves to destroy the heatr of Pacifica, its elected governance boards. The destruction of community radio is no small thing. Carolyn > On Dec 21, 2019Saturday, at 6:16 PM, Ann Garrison via grc wrote: > > This was written before the right wing seized power in Bolivia and > reportedly closed 53 community radio stations: > > "Radio has a special significance in Bolivia, especially in the remote > regions. Even today, the mainstream media in Bolivia are confined to the > cities ? La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Sucre and Oruro. In small towns > and villages, newspapers are not available, and only few people can afford > a TV set. Even more, many people still cannot read, especially in rural > areas. Radio stations are the voice of the community, and people like Rosa > Jalja are real authorities. Antennas are almost everywhere ? there are over > 300 community radio stations in Bolivia. > https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/why-community-radios-matter-so-much-indigenous-people-bolivia > > -- > For real, > @AnnGarrison > Independent Journalist, > SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland > 415-503-7487 > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc Carolyn Morra Birden 212 932 2422 ?First they came for the journalists. After that we don?t know what they did.? (Gideon Lichfield, after Niemoller) About Giving: ?When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.? ?Dom Helder Camara You can?t arrest an idea: https://www.rootsaction.org/ The most important medium in the global south: "Confirmed: the de-facto government of Jeanine A?ez finally closed 53 community radio stations. The transmission and signal were cut off. Bolivia lives a dictatorship.? Ann Garrison https://www.blackagendareport.com/barack-obama-and-ruling-class-target-black-vote-smother-sanders Shooting the messengers: https://covertactionmagazine.com/index.php/2019/07/09/former-model-and-animal-rights-activist-pamela-anderson-calls-for-public-and-hollywood-protest-to-free-julian-assange/ https://pacificaradiowatch.home.blog/author/pacificawatch/ How goes WBAI? https://pacificainexile.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGJuPttzX9A California Dreamin?: https://www.gregpalast.com/ https://mailchi.mp/inequalitymedia/trump-is-the-kid-caught-with-his-hand-in-the-cookie-jar-1987105?e=c3bd66c7d7 https://consortiumnews.com/2019/10/25/watch-ep-15-of-cn-live-special-on-julian-assange/? > They hang the man and flog the woman > That steal the goose from off the common, > But let the greater villain loose > That steals the common from the goose. > ?English folk poem, circa 1764 > Elections news: keep your eye on the bouncing ball. https://electionlawblog.org/?p=107904&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+electionlawblog%2FuqCP+%28Election+Law%29 http://hlselectoral.wpengine.com/video-recordings/ https://electionlawblog.org/?p=107723 https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/voting-rights And keep your eye on: https://electronicintifada.net/content/bragging-free-press-israel-jails-19-journalists/16556 https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?uri=nyt://newsletter/9dc331f3-b2c5-4904-9914-9f6b4d0f0236&te=1&nl=smarter-living&emc=edit_sl_20191125?campaign_id=33&instance_id=14081&segment_id=19076&user_id=a69871787a0ec239181b46beb5bcbb9d®i_id=21525391_sl_20191125 https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2019/11/12/arguments-begin-civil-rights-leaders-urge-supreme-court-uphold-one-nations?cd-origin=rss&utm_term=AO&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_content=email&utm_source=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Email From jimedia at grandecom.net Mon Dec 30 18:57:00 2019 From: jimedia at grandecom.net (Jim Ellinger) Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:57:00 -0600 Subject: [grc] Cyclone Idai Hammers SE Africa, more flooding in Rumphi... Message-ID: <5cce6cc6-891a-9efc-de5c-75bdf0382891@grandecom.net> *Latest Update from Radio Rumphi Project* http://floodlist.com/africa/malawi-landslide-rumphi-northern-region-april-2019 http://floodlist.com/africa/malawi-storm-survivors-place-hope-in-solar-power-to-switch-on-new-life https://www.voanews.com/africa/malawi-floods-kill-more-50-displace-200000 *A couple of these articles are out of date, from the previous round of floods**in **Malawi. * *But it's just more of the same mud and misery.**Cyclone* *Adai blasted the entire region.* *Our man on the ground says there has been no electricity**for a week.* *A radio station sure would be a good thing for them to have right about now. * *We are still GO to put an AA Radio Team on the ground in Rumphi**around the end * *of April, 2020. We are still looking for folks to help out Stateside. * *Happy New Year from Austin Airwaves.*