Does the upcoming LPFM/Translator NPRM invalidate LPFM Tool search results or just provide more opportunities?

The current production version of the LPFM Channel Search Tools (both the PC based and mobile) assume by default that all pending translator applications are still in place. This means that any proposed plan that would suggest a new LPFM opportunity would have application priority against any existing facility record (even if just a pending original construction permit application), the tool would only display fewer opportunities then what may be possible.

Today's decision in the 3rd Circuit was a major victory for localism, women, people of color and the overall public interest.

The court acknowledges what many of us knew all along, that the FCC's broadcast ownership restrictions are too lax and do nothing to promote diversity in ownership and programming.

While we, the public have achieved this victory, it is only one stepping stone. We must continue to close the gaps in broadcast law that preclude local organizations, minority groups and local ministries from being able to use local broadcast spectrum to convey their message because of national interests.

NOTE: Comments are due June 17

The Federal Communications Commission is inviting public comment to reduce paperwork burden by proposing changes to public files kept by commercial and non-commercial radio and TV stations. LPFM stations are not required to keep a full public file but are required to keep a political file.

This proposal is not a Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and therefore there is docket number at this time.

Broadcasted hate speech is still broadcasted hate speech, no matter the language spoken. For many years, non-English broadcasting, especially Spanish language broadcasting has been a hotbed of hate speech and obscenity. Some may say its because no one from the government is listening in their language while others may say its because those in the minority communities may not be aware of the complaint process. Those who defend this speech on radio and TV state that it is a different culture.