Posts from February 2010

Debunk the Junk: Protect Your Internet Rights
Megan Tady
February 23, 2010

We’re in the midst of an amazing time in history when the future of the Internet is being decided – and thus how we communicate, connect and control our own path on the Web and in our lives.

A Day of Internet Action, A Week of Reflection
Steven Renderos
February 22, 2010

On Monday, February 15th, groups across the country, including Main Street Project, the organization I work for, participated in a National Day of Action in support of broadband access and Net Neutrality.

In Memory of Martin
Tim Karr
February 18, 2010

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Martin Bosworth. Martin was Managing Editor and regular contributor to ConsumerAffairs.com and could always be counted on as a passionate advocate of the rights of consumers -- including those fighting to protect an open Internet.

Appalachian Youth Say Dial-Up Rocks -- Not
Megan Tady
February 17, 2010

On Monday, groups around the country held actions calling for universal broadband access and Net Neutrality.

Citizens United and the Urgent Case For an Open Internet
Aparna Sridhar
February 16, 2010

In the wake of Citizens United, preserving an open, neutral Internet may be our best hope for counterbalancing the deluge of corporate money that will now influence elections.

Grassroots Groups Plan National Day of Action for Affordable, Open Internet
Amalia Deloney
February 12, 2010

If our lawmakers don’t already know, they’re going to hear it loud and clear on Monday: organizations working with people of color, poor communities and other marginalized groups, are raising their voices for rules that will defend an open Internet--to ensure the Internet remains a level playing field--where every voice and idea has a chance.

Friday Morning iPhone Fallacies
Josh Levy
February 12, 2010

Looking for some Friday morning fun? Read this post from Steven Titch, of the misnomered Technology Liberation Front, and count the fallacies.

First, Titch gets it wrong on AT&T’s data capacity and the nature of exclusivity deals:

Close the Broadband Gap? Phone and Cable Giants Just Say 'No'
Tim Karr
February 10, 2010

When it comes to getting everyone connected to an open, affordable and fast Internet, the big phone and cable companies have a new motto: "Just Say No."

When the Obama administration called for a stimulus plan that included billions in grants to reach parts of the country that were struggling to get connected, the companies said "no" -- refusing to apply for money to close the broadband gap.

The Open Internet You'll Need to Start a Business
Megan Tady
February 9, 2010

If you’re running a successful business today, chances are that you have a Web presence, or rely daily on the Internet. If you’re looking to launch a startup or finally dive into the creative idea you’ve been sitting on since college, you’ll need the Internet.

Growing Support from Communities of Color for an Open Internet
Joseph Torres and Mi...
February 4, 2010

Support for Net Neutrality continues to grow among communities of color as the FCC considers rules to protect the open Internet.

Getting Crazy with a Green Screen for Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
February 4, 2010

The open Internet means we can create anything we want online, including a funny rap video about my favorite topic (at least on this blog).

Check out these two self-professed “nerds” hamming it up to a song about Net Neutrality. My favorite part, besides the sick dance moves:

Obama's YouTube Moment: 'I'm a Big Believer in Net Neutrality'
Tim Karr
February 1, 2010

The power of the open Internet was on full display Monday as President Obama responded to questions from the public in a followup to last week's State of the Union address. And appropriately, one of the questions was about the president's support for the open Internet itself.