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- EIN 52-0949988
- (202) 232-4300
- 4000 Cathedral Avenue Nw Washington DC 20016-5249 USA
- http://www.mediaaccess.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Media & Communications, Telecommunications
Mission: As a public interest law firm and advocacy organizaiton that worked in communicaitons policy, media access project (map) promoted the public interest before the fcc and the us courts and fought for an open and diverse communications system, which protected freedom of expression, promoted universal and equitable access to media outlets and telecommunications services, and encouraged vibrant public discourse on critical issues facing our society. Map is in the process of winding down operations.
Programs: Public interest programming and ownership activities: promoted ownership diversity, free expression, and civic discourse in the electronic mass media, social justices and access. See schedule o for public interest law firm disclosures.
open network and architecture activities: promoted use of first amendment values in implementing new digital telecommunications technologies. See schedule o for public interest law firm disclosures.
outreach and education: raised awareness about the first amendment rights with regard to the media through publications, participation in conferences and panels, and hosting public discussions on issues related to communications and media. See schedule o for public interest law firm disclosures.