Do you want more quality journalism? Are you concerned about the consolidation of media ownership? Do you think important issues don't get enough air time? Is your community fairly represented in the media?

Here's your chance to tell the Federal Communications Commission directly!

On Tuesday September 5, at the WORT studios in Madison, Amanda Ballantyne of Free Press will explain the issues before the Federal Communications Commission, and Mike McCabe of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign will describe broadcasters' obligations to the public. Plus, anyone interested in testifying before FCC Commissioners Copps and Adelstein, at the Sept 7 Milwaukee "Town Meeting on the Future of Media," will receive help in preparing their statement.

This fall, the FCC will consider new media ownership rules that will increase the number of newspapers, radio stations and TV stations that one company is allowed to own. There is no better time to speak out than now!

Note: If you are interested in taking a bus from Madison to the Milwaukee town meeting, please email diane(AT)prwatch.org to reserve a seat! The bus will leave from the UW Memorial Union (800 Langdon St) at 4:00 pm on Thurs Sept 7 (and return by 11 pm that night).