Broadcasting conglomerates are attempting a takeover of over-the-air television. We must defend it

What happened
The rise of cable, satellite and streaming over the past 20 years has made over-the-air television appear as a footnote of the information age, yet it remains one of the last distribution mediums operated in the public interest; unencumbered by rising prices, specialized equipment or unwatchable buffering during live sports and new releases. However, broadcasting conglomerates are now attempting to sound a death kne…
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