We're proud to be a part of this effort. Every person bears the image of God. LGBTQIA+ people are our neighbors, our family members, and our fellow congregants.

Building broadband doesn't help if people can't use it. The Digital Equity Act funded the orgs that teach them how. Canceling it severs the connection between infrastructure and the people it's supposed to serve. #SaveDigitalEquity

Excited to be out as part of #NationalDigitalInclusionAlliance lobby day on behalf of @uccmediajustice.org helping the Connectivity Policy Corp. Great meetings, great allies & companions !

Broadband infrastructure without digital adoption funding is a road nobody can drive on. The Digital Equity Act was the missing piece. #SaveDigitalEquity The fight to save it isn't over. Good read from our friends at @publicknowledge.bsky.social:

Our Policy Advisor @cleanza.bsky.social discussed the dangers from Chair Carr’s threats against broadcasters at @civilrightsorg.bsky.social’s All Eyes on Tech convening last week. His actions chill speech by making clear which topics he & the President do not like. We must continue to fight them.

Know a seminary student, activist, or content creator in the Potomac Association who cares about media justice? Maybe that’s you?! We’ve extended the application deadline for our paid fellowship! Apply by May 31 ➡️ buff.ly/RK9kbfN

"President Trump has attempted to strip away Congress’ budgetary control by taking a sledgehammer to worthwhile, bipartisan grant programs that provide essentials like connectivity for the nation’s most vulnerable." @publicknowledge.bsky.social #SaveDigitalEquity publicknowledge.org/inequity-is-...

One year ago, President Trump declared the Digital Equity Act “unconstitutional” and “racist and illegal” in a post on Truth Social. The next day, the Department of Commerce sent cancellation letters to every grantee. We’re fighting back. #SaveDigitalEquity

One AI company refused the Pentagon’s demand to drop its safety limits. Seven said yes. Civil rights protections can’t depend on whether a company feels like standing its ground. We joined civil rights partners to push back on three federal actions shaping AI rules. Read more:

One year ago, this administration walked away from a bipartisan commitment to help connect every American, regardless of income, zip code, or language. You can't lead in AI with a workforce locked out of the digital economy. It is time to restore Digital Equity Act funding now.

Great thread from our 2023 Donald H. McGannon Award winner @alisavalentin.bsky.social on the importance of the Digital Equity Act ⬇️ #SaveDigitalEquity #ProtectDigitalEquity

One year ago, the Digital Equity Act was illegally canceled via a social media post. The Digital Equity Act funds orgs that help people get online and stay online. #SaveDigitalEquity

AI Jesus. BuddhaBot. Catholic chatbots. The faith-based AI market is growing fast, with real risks: misinformation, emotional manipulation, and zero accountability. Where do you draw the line? Share your thoughts.

Big Tech doesn’t need public money to build data centers. But 38 states are offering them anyway. The National Conference of State Legislatures has a new report on what that’s actually costing us:

Most major media companies have stood by or aggressively acquiesced as President Trump & FCC Chair Brendan Carr pressured them through lawsuits and baseless investigations. @cleanza.bsky.social breaks down the consequences of compliance in the wake of new FCC attacks on free speech & expression:

ICYMI: Know a seminary student, activist, or content creator in the Potomac Association who cares about media justice? Maybe that’s you?! We’re launching a paid fellowship: 5 hours of work per month for 6 months, with a $250 stipend starting this summer. Apply by May 15 ➡️ buff.ly/2e2kIVd

Every person deserves fair access to the tools that let them participate in society. In 2026, that means the internet. And in the United States, broadband costs $80 a month on average, more than almost anywhere else on earth.

Important thread from our Policy Advisor @cleanza.bsky.social on how the broadcast industry’s silence in the face of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s baseless investigations has enabled dangerous and escalating government attacks on press freedom ⬇️

Last week the House twice failed to extend FISA Section 702, the law that authorizes warrantless government surveillance. 20 Republicans and most Democrats voted no. The deadline is now April 30.

We’re excited to share something we’ve been building: Applications are now open for the UCC Media Justice Fellowship, a new program supported by the Potomac Association of the UCC! Fellows must live in or serve the Potomac Association (DC metro area). More details: buff.ly/dunAO6f

Incarcerated people who lose contact with their families are less safe inside and less likely to succeed when they come home. The FCC knows this. They raised rates anyway. #phonejustice Here's what that decision is doing to one family in New York:

2026 elections are coming. If you care about media policy, broadband access, or who sits on the FCC, this is where it starts. Vote like it matters, because it does. @unitedchurch.bsky.social's Our Faith Our Vote campaign has tools to help:

Late last year, we sued the FCC for reversing the prison phone rate caps Congress told them to adopt. Families are paying hundreds of millions more. It's outrageous: A brother and sister in Alabama can't even finish a 15-minute call anymore. #phonejustice

A connection that exists on a map, but is too expensive to purchase, isn't really universal service. This new report from the Benton Institute on the unfinished promise of the Telecommunications Act 30 years later is a must-read:

We're in federal court blocking the largest broadcast merger in U.S. history. But corporate consolidation is only half the problem. Congress cut $1.1 billion from public media and hasn't restored a dime. The FY2027 appropriations process is moving now. Take action with us:

We want your input! 🚨 Do you have an idea for a great Parker Lecturer? Maybe you know someone who has done great ethical or media justice work in the field of media, technology or telecommunications? Take our survey about the upcoming 2026 Parker Lecture:

The same people building data centers and selling surveillance tools to federal agencies are buying newsrooms and controlling the platforms where you get your information. Our allies at @mediajustice.bsky.social mapped how it happened:

A $6.2 billion merger finalized in 15 minutes. A law the FCC ignored. We've been in court, at the FCC, & working with eight state attorneys general. Because combining two of the largest TV conglomerates into one company is bad for everyone. Here's where things stand on Nexstar-TEGNA:

From all of us at UCC Media Justice, Happy Easter. Today is a reminder that the stories we tell each other can change everything. If you celebrate, we hope your day is filled with reflection, renewal, and rest. Enjoy this message from @unitedchurch.bsky.social's Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson:

ICYMI—mark your calendar for the 44th Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 10, 2026! More details:

Wishing our Jewish friends and colleagues a meaningful and joyous Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach!

Please take a moment to join us in taking action on this #TransDayOfVisibility ⬇️

To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, today we honor Martha Wright-Reed. Martha was a retired nurse, a grandmother, and blind. The phone was her only way to stay connected to her grandson, Ulandis Forte, after he went to prison in 1994. 🧵 #phonejustice (photo via @mediajustice.bsky.social)

Palm Sunday wasn’t a parade. It was a protest. Two processions, two visions of power. This weekend, people gathered for “No Kings” protests across the country. Public witness is how we practice faith. Good read from @convergenceus.bsky.social connecting Palm Sunday to this moment.

🚨 BLOCKED (for now): A federal judge in California halted the Nexstar/TEGNA merger last night — no layoffs, no newsroom consolidations pending an April 7 hearing. A win for local journalism workers everywhere. 📺⚖️ 🔗 buff.ly/4zLUe6r

Process victory! The National Sheriffs' Association tried to hide its survey data from public review at the FCC while using it to argue for massive phone rate increases on incarcerated people. We challenged the confidentiality claim, and they withdrew it. The data now goes public. #phonejustice 🧵

🚨 We joined @freepress.bsky.social, @cwaunion.bsky.social, and @uccmediajustice.org in filing an appeal to the US District Court of Appeals to stop the illegal merger between Nexstar and TEGNA. Read our joint statement with @democracyforward.org at the link below:

We’re going to federal court to stop the FCC’s unlawful approval of the Nexstar/TEGNA merger. Together with our partners, all represented by Democracy Forward, we filed an emergency petition seeking an immediate stay and legal review. 🧵

UCC Media Justice banded together with public interest allies & media companies to file emergency petitions challenging the FCC's approval of the Nexstar merger. Deadline: 3:00 PM 3/21/26, otherwise, court. Read the filings: buff.ly/xVxgXqQ & buff.ly/3WSa1dV

UCC Media Justice had a great time last week visiting the national setting of @unitedchurch.bsky.social, briefing the national board and meeting with national staff. Our policy advisor was joined by board members Rev. Freeman Palmer and Charles Jefferson, Jr.!

Great news! After UCC Media Justice @CWAUnion and @FreePress filed at the FCC, eight states sued to block the Nexstar/TEGNA merger! buff.ly/f9LTur7 Check out our analysis and filings at the FCC here: buff.ly/59tcCGY

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re honoring our favorite trailblazers in media justice! Our 2025 Newton N. Minow Award recipient @agomezfcc.bsky.social is fighting tooth and nail for the First Amendment at a time when it has been under threat like never before.

ICYMI—The 44th Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Luncheon will be held on September 10 in Washington, D.C.! At a time when the times we face are scary and difficult, this is a chance to come together for community and reflection. We hope to see you there: uccmediajustice.org/save-the-dat...

We are proud to join this letter warning Congress to block White House efforts to extend government surveillance powers without new safeguards.

19 million older Americans lack broadband at home. Only 48% of seniors with incomes below $25K have a wired connection. A new AARP report says the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program made things worse, and states and community groups now have to fill the gap: buff.ly/bOTTJR1

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re honoring our favorite trailblazers in media justice! Brandi Collins-Dexter was recognized posthumously with the 2025 Parker Award for a lifetime of work dedicated to pursuing justice and the public interest in media.

Save the date: The 44th Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C.! We hope you'll join us: buff.ly/k3GUzoN

💜 March is Women's History Month. 💜 Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister & President/CEO, invites us to celebrate the work of women who came before us and continue to work toward collective liberation and a #JustWorldForAll #WomensHistoryMonth

UCC Media Justice, as a co-chair of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social Media Telcom TF proudly joins in this statement decrying the Department of Defense’s power grab for AI surveillance tech.

Black history is not a month. It's every day. UCC Racial Justice Ministries has resources to close out February and a year-round Black History 365 guide covering human migration from Africa, the Sankofa principle, and more. Start now. Keep going all year: