Time for Net Neutrality

By 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.

25,000 People Tell FCC to Put the Public First, Support Net Neutrality

By 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.

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Why the Future of Online Speech Depends on Net Neutrality

By Clothilde Le Coz, November 4, 2009

Late last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced it was seeking public input on draft rules that would codify and supplement existing Internet openness principles. This was another chapter in the ongoing "Net neutrality" debate.

High Tech Greens the Internet: Net Neutrality and the Smart Grid

By Nick Nigro, November 4, 2009

The high tech industry will play a significant role in the battle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as long as the Internet remains a level playing field.

FCC Fine Print Could Undermine an Open Internet

By Tim Karr, November 2, 2009

Buried in the fine print of the FCC’s proposed Net Neutrality rules is a potential loophole that if left open would undermine the future of Internet freedom.

Telco-Funded Phoenix Center Flip Flops on Net Neutrality

By 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

By 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.

Clyburn Stands with the Public on Net Neutrality

By 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

By 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,