Posts from July 2009

Internet Freedom in the House
Tim Karr
July 31, 2009

Once and for all, a bill to make Net Neutrality the law made its way to Congress on Friday afternoon when Reps. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 (H.R. 3458).

Why I'm an Activist for Better Media
Misty Perez Truedson
July 27, 2009

How did I develop my worldview? What prompted me to become an activist for social change? How can I apply my own story to my work to protect the open Internet and support media makers? What can I do to create a more feminist media?

Free Press Scares the Boots Off the Telco Army
Josh Levy
July 24, 2009

The phone and cable industry has almost 500 lobbyists in Washington. Free Press has one. If you don’t believe me, check out this graphic.

‘Sloppy’ Goliaths need their myths busted
Russ Caditz-Peck
July 23, 2009

With sheer strength and overwhelming odds on their side, they were frontrunners to win their battles. But Goliath, Apollo Creed, and whoever lost to the “Mighty Ducks” have one thing in common: sloppiness late in the game. The same can be said of America’s telecom giants.

If You Love the Internet, Fight for It
Megan Tady
July 20, 2009

It’s official; I’ve become a geek. I love the Internet, gush over it like it’s a newborn baby. In conversations, I relate everything back to the Internet. “Oh, that’s great about you, but back to the Internet.” If I was eight-years-old, I would probably marry it.

What’s with my love affair with the Web (should I talk to my therapist about this)?

Time for the Internet Generation to Save Itself
Russ Caditz-Peck
July 17, 2009

Hey “Internet Generation,” it’s time to save our namesake! Prepare to update your Facebook status, Tweet away and text your bff!

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