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Four decades on, Von Mierers appears laughably obvious in his public-access TV pronouncements; he even uses several “Star Wars” quotes, like “Do or do not, there is no try,” unironically.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The blocks targets independent, verified journalists and everyday people alike who were merely sharing a public-access broadcast.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

When Levy built his home, he offered a public-access easement as a condition of his permit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He said the pig was "following her instincts" by protecting her young but "to help limit the potential for future incidents" breeding would not be allowed in the public-access areas.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

Alas, there are a few exceptions — some public-access sites do allow for capital letters in user names.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation