The Court held that while communities were not free to arbitrarily restrict communication of ideas or information, no such protection was afforded to “commercial advertising.” Charitable solicitation: Can not ban. … Continue reading Noncommercial: includes charitable solicitation
What We Do Together
We had a goal to make this TV station more inclusive, timely and relevant while still being whatever walks in the door. 2015 was all of that and more. If … Continue reading What We Do Together
Tell stories that you believe in, not stories that you think the world wants
Emotion … flows freely when it comes from a real place, real experiences. This summer we attempted to focus on making Documentaries; in particular, the story of Community Access in … Continue reading Tell stories that you believe in, not stories that you think the world wants
Wallingford’s Moonshot: WPAA-TV and destiny
To be More Than TV and a Destination Station is a moonshot that requires ongoing strategic self-examination and empowerment which is invoked with the hashtag #PowerfulWILDFree. Personal power can be leveraged in … Continue reading Wallingford’s Moonshot: WPAA-TV and destiny
R/Evolution: Community Media Moment to be, or not to be
What are the reasonable needs of a community of 45,000 in central CT for access to a means to create, distribute, or merely view media in the public interest? The … Continue reading R/Evolution: Community Media Moment to be, or not to be
a society of insulated subcultures
We are a society of insulated subcultures. The role of money & media in elections helps establish why alternative media is needed. How do you find trusted sources of news? … Continue reading a society of insulated subcultures
Who is Freeman P Quinn, 1st
Freeman P Quinn, 1st is the Free Speech Ambassador of WPAA-TV and Community Media Center. The slogan “Be Freeman” means to become digitally literate and be open to the opinion … Continue reading Who is Freeman P Quinn, 1st
Contributor Bradford May: Our Sincere Thanks
Our community lost a protector, agitator, and contributor on Feb. 27th. What we at WPAA-TV will miss most is his authentic interest in the principles of democracy, love of country … Continue reading Contributor Bradford May: Our Sincere Thanks
A history of support becomes Collaboration in 2016
Sincerity and integrity are hallmarks of service: Let Us Celebrated
Behind every phrase of service is a powerful story. “How can I be of help?” she asked, “I have a good idea,” he said, You have a story to share. … Continue reading Sincerity and integrity are hallmarks of service: Let Us Celebrated