equal time
(US, radio, television) A policy stating that radio and television licensees are required to offer opposing political candidates an equal amount of airtime.
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Every single American should require this from every single Representative. Publicly funded elections. Equal $$, equal time. Overturning CU would remove the biggest threats to our country.
“Equal time is not necessary when dealing with evil. Nazis do not merit equal or fair treatment”. Robert Fisk
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(US, radio, television) A policy stating that radio and television licensees are required to offer opposing political candidates an equal amount of airtime.
“Every single American should require this from every single Representative. Publicly funded elections. Equal $$, equal time. Overturning CU would remove the biggest threats to our country.”
— Bluesky· May 2026““Equal time is not necessary when dealing with evil. Nazis do not merit equal or fair treatment”. Robert Fisk”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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