Posts from October 2009

Telco-Funded Phoenix Center Flip Flops on Net Neutrality
Derek Turner
October 30, 2009

Last week a horde of phone and cable lobbyists flooded the Federal Communications Commission with calls and letters before the agency unveiled its proposed Net Neutrality rules.

Net Neutrality: What Women Really Want
Mary Alice Crim
October 30, 2009

Net Neutrality is a women’s issue – and some of the country’s leading feminist groups are speaking out.

Time for Net Neutrality
Rep. Ed Markey
October 30, 2009

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a historic step towards developing new rules to safeguard the free and open nature of the Internet, fulfilling a key campaign promise of President Obama's and kicking off a process that has been years in the making.

Clyburn Stands with the Public on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
October 29, 2009

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn expressed her enthusiastic support for Net Neutrality last week, during the agency’s announcement of proposed new rules for all wired and wireless networks.

Here’s a highlight of Clyburn’s opening speech at the FCC meeting:

Feminist Majority Foundation Supports Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
October 29, 2009

The Feminist Majority Foundation joined dozens of other groups by sending a letter to the FCC in support of Net Neutrality. The group's letter follows:

Dear FCC Commissioners,

Jon Stewart on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
October 27, 2009

Did you see the Daily Show last night?

Jon Stewart lampooned politicians who have come out against Net Neutrality, including Sen. John McCain, who introduced a bill that would derail the FCC’s proposed Net Neutrality rules.

McCain also happens to receive more telco cash than any other member of Congress. Isn’t that interesting?

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