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Combating the Burial of the Truth

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What is the Fairness Doctrine?

The Fairness Doctrine was a policy of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, that required the holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that fairly reflected differing viewpoints.

Key Provisions:

• Discussion of Controversial Issues: Broadcasters were obligated to devote a reasonable amount of airtime to the discussion of controversial issues of public importance.
• Presentation of Contrasting Views: When covering controversial issues, broadcasters were required to provide a fair and balanced presentation of opposing viewpoints. This did not necessarily mean equal time, but rather a reasonable opportunity for the presentation of different perspectives.

Rationale:

The Fairness Doctrine was rooted in the idea that the public’s access to diverse perspectives was essential for informed public discourse and democratic participation. Because broadcast frequencies were considered a scarce public resource, the government believed it had a…