NHMC Presents at OTI, “Bringing the Public Back In: Can the Comment Process Be Fixed?”

On May 9, 2018, Carmen Scurato, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel represented the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) was on a panel at New America’s Open Technology Institute. Advocates and journalists gathered to discuss the integrity of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) public comment process. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel provided the keynote address. Then the panel addressed issues ranging from fake comments in the Net Neutrality proceeding to the over 50,000 Net Neutrality consumer complaints discovered by NHMC through its Freedom of Information Act requests. Other panelists included Alex Howard (Open Government Analyst, E-PluribusUnum.org), James V. Grimaldi (Senior Writer, The Wall Street Journal), and Amit Narang (Regulatory Policy Advocate, Public Citizen). The panel was moderated by Mark Schmitt (Director, Political Reform Program, New America).

The full recording of the event can be found here.

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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