New interfaith coalition launches to promote media justice

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Leading off its "Bring Betty Broadband" campaign to promote equal high-speed-internet access for all, a diverse gathering of religious groups has launched So We Might See, a national interfaith coalition for media justice.

The coalition includes diverse religious representation, including the National Council of Churches, U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops, the Islamic Society of North America, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mennonite Media, United Methodist Communications, and more.

On July 14, the coalition will launch its first joint campaign "Bring Betty Broadband" to bring increased public attention on those who still lack access to high-speed internet services. The coalition also is planning campaigns this year on internet freedom/neutrality, violence in the media, and over-commercialization...