Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:public_policy |
| gptkbp:abolished |
gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
1987 |
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
broadcast licensees
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:effect |
no longer required broadcasters to present opposing views
|
| gptkbp:enforcedBy |
gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fairness Doctrine
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
1949
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
debate over media bias and regulation
|
| gptkbp:legalBasis |
gptkb:Communications_Act_of_1934
|
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkb:Ronald_Reagan |
| gptkbp:notableSupporter |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to ensure balanced and fair coverage of controversial issues
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
freedom of speech
broadcast journalism media regulation |
| gptkbp:repealedBy |
August 5, 1987
concerns about First Amendment rights |
| gptkbp:requires |
presentation of contrasting viewpoints
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Red_Lion_Broadcasting_Co._v._FCC
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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