Posts tagged Al Franken

Al Franken Makes Senate Stand for Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
May 5, 2011

Sen. Al Franken took to the Senate floor late Wednesday to call on his colleagues to reject a House effort to take away our most basic Net Neutrality freedoms.

Last month, the House voted on a "resolution of disapproval" that would strip the FCC of any authority to safeguard freedom of speech and freedom of choice on the Internet.

Sen. Franken: 'We Can't Lose Net Neutrality'
Tim Karr
March 14, 2011

On Monday, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken made the corporate takeover of the Internet – and the government's acquiescence to these corporations – frighteningly clear.

The Internet Must Remain in the Hands of the People
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva
August 19, 2010

The recent announcement that Google and Verizon believe Internet and wireless providers should decide what kinds of online content they allow customers to access should spur the FCC to immediate action. As it stands, Internet and phone service providers cannot and must not discriminate between different kinds of online content and applications.

Al Franken to Talk Net Neutrality: Join Him or Watch Online
Megan Tady
August 18, 2010

Sen. Al Franken just joined the bill for tomorrow’s public hearing on the future of the Internet in Minneapolis. Will you be there to express your support for Net Neutrality and free speech online?

And not only Sen. Franken -- Federal Communications Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps will be at the hearing to listen to you, too.

Speak Out for Net Neutrality at Minneapolis Public Hearing
Misty Perez Truedson
August 11, 2010

Minnesotans – and folks in all surrounding states – listen up! If there’s one reason to break from your summer vacation, leave work early, or just step out of your daily routine, this would be it: your chance to tell the Federal Communications Commission in person that you want Net Neutrality and free speech online.

Sen. Franken Petitions for Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
August 3, 2010

If we could design an Internet-saving superhero, it might just be in the likes of Minnesota Sen. Al Franken.

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