Posts from September 2009

Industry Nonsense on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
September 25, 2009

The industry frenzy has begun. Big phone and cable companies are frantically grasping at anything they can lob against Net Neutrality since the FCC’s announcement Monday that it would expand rules to protect the principle.

Why Net Neutrality Is an Arts Advocacy Issue
David Dombrosky
September 23, 2009

I teach a course on “Cultural Policy and Advocacy in the U.S.” each spring for CMU’s Master of Arts Management program. As I begin prepping for the upcoming spring semester, I find it intriguing that the issue of “net neutrality” has not gained much buzz within the arts advocacy community.

Obama Agrees with FCC on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
September 21, 2009

Just when I thought the day couldn’t get any brighter, I read President Obama’s plug for Net Neutrality. Somebody get me some sunglasses; I’m practically blinded by the good news.

FCC Chief 'Boldly' Commits to Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
September 21, 2009

The fight for Net Neutrality took a big step forward on Monday with the chair of the Federal Communications Commission announcing plans to expand the rules to protect a free and open Internet.

FCC May Propose New Net Neutrality Rules
Megan Tady
September 18, 2009

Clear your schedule on Monday to tune in to what could be an exciting announcement from the FCC: plans to move on Net Neutrality.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowksi will appear on a panel at the Brookings Institution on Monday to discuss the national broadband plan and Net Neutrality.

Rep. Waxman Pledges Support for Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
September 17, 2009

Score. Net Neutrality wins another key supporter.

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) opened today’s FCC oversight meeting by singing Net Neutrality’s praises and pledging to co-sponsor the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, which would make Net Neutrality the law.

Net Neutrality Paranoia an Insult to Conservatives
Phillip Dampier
September 11, 2009

I usually don’t spend a whole lot of time debunking the more crazy conspiracy theories about Net Neutrality because I presume most online users are smart enough not to be suckered into sideshow distractions, usually paid for by providers trying to wave shiny keys at consumers to get them to support things exactly opposite their own best interests.

Will ‘Astroturf’ Groups Block Net Neutrality Reform?
Megan Tady
September 3, 2009

Chris, McGreal, a reporter for Britain's Guardian newspaper, took to the road last month to report on how Americans living along Route 66--made famous in John Steinbeck's fictional Grapes of Wrath journey--are faring during the recession.