voteinorout on Instagram: "#QasimRashid warns of a major media shake-up as #BrendanCarr approves a $6.2B merger between Nexstar and Tegna, giving one company control over 80% of local media. Eight state AGs are challenging this, citing a clear violation of the 39% media access limit. #Media⁠ ⁠ The merger's approval by #BrendanCarr raises concerns about media consolidation and its impact on local news. TV fees have surged 2000% in two decades, and this deal could worsen the situation. Carr's actions, influenced by political ties, are seen as a move towards "state TV."⁠ —⁠ ⁠ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has effectively established State Media, and corporate media is barely covering it. This is how authoritarians increase their power. Here’s what you need to know, and how to support the AGs fighting back. Follow @qasimrashid for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

8 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 21, 2026: "#QasimRashid warns of a major media shake-up as #BrendanCarr approves a $6.2B merger between Nexstar and Tegna, giving one company control over 80% of local media. Eight state AGs are challenging this, citing a clear violation of the 39% media access limit. #Media⁠ ⁠ The merger's approval by #BrendanCarr raises concerns about media consolidation and its impact on local news. TV fees have surged 2000% in two decades, and this deal could worsen the situation. Carr's actions, influenced by political ties, are seen as a move towards "state TV."⁠ —⁠ ⁠ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has effectively established State Media, and corporate media is barely covering it. This is how authoritarians increase their power. Here’s what you need to know, and how to support the AGs fighting back. Follow @qasimrashid for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".