Public Policy = The basic policy or set of policies forming
the foundation of public laws.

Advocacy = the action of advocating, pleading for,
or supporting a cause or proposal.

Did you know that your voice is as important as your vote?

Public policy not only determines legislation, but also determines funding for important public programs and services, and how the private sector operates and is regulated. Public policy, at it's best, also looks out for the public interest.

Below is a growing list of links to sites addressing a variety of public policy issues, including those related to telecommunication and technology. They also provide opportunities for you to let your voice be heard. Take the time to take a look. Get informed and get engaged . . .

• Telecommunications & Community Media
  • Free Press -A national, non-profit, media reform organization
  • Alliance for Community Media
  • Community Technology Centers Network
  • The Benton Foundation
  • Creative Commons-Intellectual Property
  • Common Assets Defense Fund - Air, Water, Spectrum
  • Hearusnow.org - Consumer Union
  • Media Access Project
  • Prometheus Radio Project- Low-Power FM
  • Community Technology Organizing Consortium
  • Children's Partnership California Community Technology Policy Group
  • National Hispanic Media Coalition
    
• Civic Engagement
  • Institute for the Study of Civic Values
  • ACORN - Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
  • National Black Child Development Institute
  • NAACP
  • National Urban League
    ASPIRA
  • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
  • AARP - Seniors
  • National Coalition on Health Care

For an extensive list of public policy organizations visit C-SPAN