Posts from October 2009

Telco-Funded Phoenix Center Flip Flops on Net Neutrality
S. 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?

John McCain's 'Series of Tubes'
Tim Karr
October 25, 2009

The "Maverick" just played his hand on Net Neutrality, and the cards reveal a man who's outsider image doesn't quite add up.

Historic Day for Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
October 22, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission just approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Net Neutrality this morning, following through on its promise to preserve an open Internet.

Net Neutrality Is a Good Investment
Craig Aaron
October 22, 2009

In the run-up to the release of the Federal Communication Commission’s proposed new Network Neutrality rules on Thursday, phone and cable lobbyists and their proxies have been hammering lawmakers, regulators and the press with unsubstantiated claims about the “unintended consequences” of FCC action.

Questions about Net Neutrality Opponents Still Can't Answer
Adam Lynn
October 22, 2009

As the opponents of Net Neutrality continue their desperate attempts to thwart the FCC from beginning a rulemaking on the issue, we decided it might be helpful for readers to see for themselves the kinds of pretzel-like arguments they’ve twisted themselves into. Here are five fundamental questions Net Neutrality opponents have failed to answer:

Overwhelming Support for Net Neutrality on Eve of FCC Meeting
Megan Tady
October 21, 2009

Support for Net Neutrality is streaming in faster than we can say “Julius Genachowski.”

25,000 People Tell FCC to Put the Public First, Support Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
October 21, 2009

What happens when some members of Congress don’t speak for the people they represent? We speak for ourselves.

At first, the numbers seemed daunting -- dozens of our lawmakers sold out their own constituents by urging the FCC to rethink its plans to adopt new Net Neutrality protections.

Net Neutrality Amplifies Vital Voices of African-Americans
James Rucker
October 21, 2009

ColorOfChange.org is writing to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support the fundamental Internet principle of network neutrality. For African-Americans and several other communities, the Internet offers a transformative opportunity to build a more equitable media system.

National Organization for Women Supports Net Neutrality
Terry ONeill NOW President
October 21, 2009

The National Organization for Women (NOW) urges you to stand with us in support of Network Neutrality, the principle that protects choice of content and equal opportunity on the Internet.

Nearly 50 Online Journalism Innovators Pledge Support for Net Neutrality
Josh Stearns
October 21, 2009

UPDATE: The names just keep rolling in - we are now up to nearly 50 newsrooms and journalists who have signed on to support Net Neutrality."

We, the undersigned, ask you to stand with us in favor of “Net Neutrality.” Freedom of the press is a central tenant of our democracy and the Internet is today’s printing press. As journalists we understand that Net Neutrality is at its core about people’s access to information. The future of journalism in America depends on an open and free flowing Internet.

Rural America's stake in "Net Neutrality"
Wally Bowen
October 21, 2009

The current battle over net neutrality has deep roots, oddly enough, in rural America. In 1891, a Kansas undertaker named Almon Strowger patented the first telephone switch. His innovation, he would later say, was compelled by a local telephone operator who limited calls to his business while favoring calls to his competitor, with whom she was romantically involved.

Alliance for Community Media: FCC Stand Firm on Net Neutrality
Alliance for Community Media
October 21, 2009

The Alliance for Community Media urges you to stand with us in support of Network Neutrality, the principle that protects choice of content and equal opportunity on the Internet. It’s because of Network Neutrality that the Internet has been such a powerful engine for free speech and civic participation since its inception. We represent local community media centers across the nation that are providing their community members with access to media in all of its forms. The Internet is a fundamental tool of our engagement with our local communities and are committed to a strong open and neutral Internet, where everyone has a voice in our democracy.

Public Interest Groups Support FCC on Net Neutrality
Public Knowledge
October 21, 2009

The undersigned public interest groups write to express our strong support for your recent announcement that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin a public proceeding that will ensure an open and nondiscriminatory Internet.

Media Alliance Letter to FCC in Support of Net Neutrality
The Media Alliance
October 21, 2009

Media Alliance, which has been advocating for a democratic and accessible media system since 1976, urges you to support and implement Chairman Genachowski’s call for a neutral Internet future. The Internet has been a key driver in innovation, free speech and civic participation in the United States and we must maintain an even playing field for all.

Access Humboldt and Net Neutrality
Sean McLaughlin
October 21, 2009

Access Humboldt urges you to support Network Neutrality, the principle that protects choice of content and equal opportunity on the Internet. Network Neutrality is essential for the Internet to support free speech and ethical civic participation.