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> I have to wonder if they allowed one (pro-choice) they would be in hot water if they blocked the other (anti abortion)? I don't believe so, unless they are
by HWR_14 4y ago
> I have to wonder if they allowed one (pro-choice) they would be in hot water if they blocked the other (anti abortion)?
I don't believe so, unless they are selling that one below market rates (which makes it an in-kind contribution). I'm guessing this is more about "let's not take a side" than any legal requirement.
- nerdjon 4y agoI vaguely remember there being some laws that if you run political ads you have to give equal air time (if asked) or something like that. I would think if so you could not block one side of a topic but allow another. Maybe I am completely wrong here but I am trying to search around for an actual answer. Edit: Based on the wording on this FCC document it sounds like this is the case https://www.fcc.gov/media/policy/political-programming https://www.fcc.gov/media/policy/political-programming
- HWR_14 4y agoThat applies to TV and radio because the electromagnetic spectrum is limited. It does not apply to the internet. It may or may not apply to websites that simulcast tv or radio shows.