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After the controversial awards ceremony that took place on August 25, many people who support the Television Consumer Freedom Act are demanding cable providers to enable customers to pay only for channels that they choose to support. Arizona Senator John McCain supports this and other changes that would allow more freedom for consumers to choose what they purchase from cable companies.

Negative affect of television on indiviuals and how it is linked to obesisty and heart disease. What type of information we are retaining from watching television.

Should people be allowed to use curse words on television? This article on the website talks about the history of Washington's battle against TV curse words. It goes through the history of TV and curse words first with U2. Then the article talks about the main problems with censorship. 

This article talks about how exposure of TV may cause teens to be sexual. Should teens be forced to watch less tv?

This article talks about how exposure of TV may cause teens to be sexual. Should teens be forced to watch less tv?

In the years since Wade Vs Roe, abortion is still a highly debated topic. Even on popular television series, it sparks debate.

Exposed breasts. They are all over the media: in movies, magazines, even television. So why is it a big deal to breastfeed your own infant?

This article shows how increased media exposure affects our bodies and the way we envision our bodies. Talks about effects of media advertising and youth, and how media can influence eating disorders.

Mass media provides a significantly influential context for people to learn about body ideals and the value placed on being attractive. Over 80% of Americans watch television daily. On average, these people watch over three hours per day. American children engage in increasing amounts of media use, a trend fueled largely by the growing availability of internet access through phones and laptops.