UCC 1, Univision 0

UCC 1, Univision 0

Street Prophets: 02-25-2007

It's fashionable in many circles, both liberal and conservative, to bemoan the state of the media. Many people think that nothing can be done to rein in the corporate behemoths that rule our media landscape but it just isn't true. There are tools that work if they're applied fairly, and the UCC has demonstrated a certain flair for getting that application. (See the story for a brief explanation of why the UCC is so committed to media reform.)

Record Fine Expected for Univision

Record Fine Expected for Univision
The New York Times: 02-24-2007

The case dates to the summer of 2005, when the United Church of Christ raised concerns about Univision’s programming lineup, complaining that it was failing to provide adequate children’s programs.

Landmark FCC ruling against Univision is result of UCC's public advocacy for children

Landmark FCC ruling against Univision is result of UCC's public advocacy for children
United Church News: 02-24-2007

The United Church of Christ is celebrating a landmark decision by the Federal Communications Commission, which has ruled in favor of the church’s filed complaint that Univision, the nation’s largest Hispanic television network, is not serving the educational programming needs of children.