Come out to meet members of Local782 and the Media Justice League. Pick up a copy of the copies of the Current’s 25th Anniversary Compilation CD we produced with San Antonio musicians and the alt-weekly staff.

25th Anniversary Press Release

San Antonio, TX - In a move that many consumer groups are happy with, the Department of Justice has filed suit to block the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger. While this is good news for Americans in general, Texan families in particular should be happy with this newest development.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski explained that “[b]y filing suit today, the
Department of Justice has concluded that AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile would substantially lessen competition in violation of the antitrust laws.”

We feel heartened by the DoJ’s obervations that the merger does not in fact meet anti-trust law standards. Fostering and protecting healthy competition in any market can only benefit the American people.

Leticia Medina

Deputy Director - Media Justice League

To help offset moving costs we’re looking for in-kind donations. Your generous donation will be publicly acknowledged throughout the year at our events. Currently, we are seeking the following materials:

• Printer paper
• Ink cartridges
• Glue sticks
• Scissors (blunt ended/pointed)
• Gel ink pens
• Water-based markers
• Bottles of white glue
• Highlighters
• Pocket folders
• Printer paper and
• Scotch tape
• Staples
• Bathroom cleaner
• Vinegar
• Window cleaner
• Coffee
• Coffee Filters
• Dish soap
• Garbage bags - large, medium & kitchen
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• White tshirts (for silk screening classes)
• Small refrigerator
• Water pitcher with water filter
• Small microwave

If you would like to contribute any items listed above, contact Leticia Medina, or drop by the new space 1414 East Commerce.

All month we are taking action against the AT&T/T-Mobile merger with Media Action Grassroots Network, Free Press, and the Consumers Union. As a network we released Mo Mergers, Mo Problems, filed a petition with the DOJ and FCC and launched an online action urging people to contact their Congressional representatives.

You can support our month of action in the following ways:

1 - Change your Twitter/FB Profile Pic our campaign avatar
2 - Put a ‘Stop the Take Over Web’ badge on your organization’s website
3 - Print out a ‘Stop the Takeover’ sign and hang it in your window
4 - Send a letter to the editor of your favorite publication

And, as always helps tweet, tweet, and tweet using the hashtages - #attmobile #mediajustice #SATX

Practice the basics of newsgathering –- asking questions, verifying information –- while racing against a deadline.