Michael J. Copps

Michael J. Copps was an FCC commissioner from 2001 to 2011 and currently heads the Media and Democracy Reform Initiative at Common Cause. 

The New Telecom Oligarchs

The New Telecom Oligarchs The New Telecom Oligarchs

In her book Captive Audience, Susan Crawford shows how media giants exert a stranglehold over consumers and government.  

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Michael J. Copps

One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money

One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money

A former FCC commissioner points out that the agency can simply enforce a campaign finance disclosure requirement that’s already on the books.

Feb 6, 2013 / Michael J. Copps

Not Your Father’s FCC Not Your Father’s FCC

As we struggle for media democracy, let's take encouragement from the early actions of the FCC.

Mar 20, 2008 / Feature / Michael J. Copps

Crunch Time at the FCC Crunch Time at the FCC

One of the most important votes of 2003 will be cast not in Congress or in voting booths across the country but at the Federal Communications Commission.

Jan 16, 2003 / Michael J. Copps

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