Some Colorado Newspapers Are Rethinking Criminal-Justice Coverage February 6, 2021 The national racial-justice reckoning has extended to publications that are atoning for past wrongs. Mention Local Journalism, Media Accountability
Facebook Weighs Pivotal Decision on Trump Ban February 7, 2021 Facebook is determining whether to let former President Trump back on the platform or keep him banned. Mention Free & Open Internet, Platform Accountability
DoJ Drops California Lawsuit, Opening Door for Return of Net Neutrality February 8, 2021 The Department of Justice is withdrawing a lawsuit, initiated during the Trump era, aimed at blocking California from establishing statewide Net Neutrality laws. Mention Net Neutrality
How the Biden–Harris Administration Can (Begin to) Save the Internet February 1, 2021 The administration must work to bridge the digital divide, address algorithmic discrimination and combat misinformation. Mention Free & Open Internet, Internet Access, Platform Accountability
'It Let White Supremacists Organize': The Toxic Legacy of Facebook's Groups February 4, 2021 Facebook has said it will no longer algorithmically recommend political groups to users, but experts warn that isn’t enough. Mention Free & Open Internet, Platform Accountability
Racism Within CBS Should Empower the Public to Demand Change in Media February 5, 2021 Black communities in Philly stand to lose opportunities for coverage and collaboration if the internal issues at KYW-TV are not promptly addressed. Mention Communications Justice, Future of Journalism, Media Accountability
Space-X Starlink Passes 10,000 Users and Fights Opposition to FCC Funding February 4, 2021 Small ISPs are urging the FCC to investigate whether Space-X can deliver on its broadband promises. Mention Internet Access
The High Price of Broadband Is Keeping People Offline During the Pandemic February 4, 2021 The digital divide is hurting many people in the United States just when they need connectivity the most. Mention Internet Access
Musk's Broadband-from-Space Subsidy Irks Rivals Who Sought Cash February 4, 2021 The FCC faces pressure from rural ISPs to deny a planned $886-million subsidy to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Mention Internet Access
Talking About Deplatforming with Jessica J. González February 2, 2021 Columbia Journalism Review speaks with the Free Press co-CEO about efforts to deplatform Trump and others in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Mention Free & Open Internet, Platform Accountability