The First Amendment and Clear Channel

One of the earliest forms of advertising, the billboard, is monopolized by just a few companies these days. Clear Channel Communications, the country's leading single owner of billboards, is now accused of censoring an anti-war group's message in Portland, Oregon. Last month, Clear Channel rejected a billboard with little explanation – and cities like Portland face an obstacle, since the First Amendment protects large advertising corporations as well as individuals. Yet, when an individual wants to use Clear Channel's resources to express their views, it might be the corporation that gets the last word. Scott Pham has this report from Portland.

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