Media Policy

Section 230 as American Tech’s “Soft Power” Secret Weapon
Sarah T. Roberts / University of California, Los Angeles

November 28, 2019 Sarah T. Roberts / University of California, Los Angeles 4 comments

Analyzing recent Congressional testimony of social media and internet content firms, Sarah T. Roberts reveals the expanding “soft power” reach of Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act of 1996.

Cord-Cutting Here, Untethering There: One Social Consequence of Cord-Cutting
Matthew Dewey / University of California, San Diego

November 4, 2019 Matthew Dewey / University of California, San Diego 2 comments

While the industry frames cord-cutting as a “life hack,” Matthew Dewey considers the social consequences that cord-cutting has on a city’s cable franchise fee.

The Friction of Digital Markets
Ramon Lobato / RMIT University

November 27, 2017 Ramon Lobato / RMIT University 2 comments

Ramon Lobato explores the challenges in global media distribution by considering Netflix’s efforts to adapt to local conditions, regulations, and audience expectations.

The Problem of Morality in Media Policy

April 25, 2005 Thomas Streeter / University of Vermont 22 comments

by: Thomas Streeter / University of Vermont
Beyond Janet Jackson’s breast: an investigation of how to rethink the moral discourse of media reform.

Section 230 as American Tech’s “Soft Power” Secret WeaponSarah T. Roberts / University of California, Los Angeles

Cord-Cutting Here, Untethering There: One Social Consequence of Cord-CuttingMatthew Dewey / University of California, San Diego

The Friction of Digital Markets Ramon Lobato / RMIT University

The Problem of Morality in Media Policy

Section 230 as American Tech’s “Soft Power” Secret Weapon
Sarah T. Roberts / University of California, Los Angeles

Cord-Cutting Here, Untethering There: One Social Consequence of Cord-Cutting
Matthew Dewey / University of California, San Diego

The Friction of Digital Markets
Ramon Lobato / RMIT University