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Targeting PATRIOT Act Provision, Rights Groups Urge House Dems to Block NSA From Collecting Americans' Phone Records

As Trump's FCC Chair Tries to Ram Through Sprint/T-Mobile Merger, Expert Says Claims It Will Benefit Consumers 'Approximately 0% True'

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

"The deal will result in higher prices for all consumers, and worse phone service—especially for rural Americans."

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Trump DOJ Denounced for Approving 'Anti-Competitive, Anti-Consumer' Merger of Sprint and T-Mobile

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

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If the merger is allowed to move forward, critics warn, "consumers can expect...

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'Outrageous': Police Raid Home of Aussie Journalist Who Reported on Secret Domestic Spying Program

Eoin Higgins, staff writer

Australian journalist Annika Smethurst had her home raided Tuesday by police.

"If you are not concerned over a journalist being raided on the basis of '...

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Placards and messages in support of Julian Assange

'This Is About Attacking Journalism,' Warn Press Freedom Defenders as Trump DOJ Hits Assange With New Espionage Charges

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference

Trump's FCC Chair Accused of Betraying Public Interest Mandate by Backing T-Mobile/Sprint Mega-Merger

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'A More Just and Equitable Future': Advocates Welcome Markey's Privacy Bill of Rights

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo en route to Brussels for NATO meeting, April 2018.

Among Questions Raised by Pompeo's Faith-Based Only Press Call: 'How Many Muslim Reporters Invited?'

'Keep Making Noise': Grassroots Pressure Working as Democrats Announce Bill to Restore Net Neutrality

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'Same BS From Big Cable Funded Politicians': Alarm Bells Over 'Deceptive' GOP Bills Designed to Destroy Net Neutrality

Proponents of an open internet attend a news conference at the U.S. Capitol February 27, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

With Net Neutrality in Court, 'Nothing Less Than Fate of Internet' at Stake

'Full-Frontal Suppression of Dissent' After Independent Media Swept Up in Mass Facebook Purge

Lawsuit Brought by Jeff Sessions Against California for New Law Defending Net Neutrality Denounced as 'Absurd'

"This victory in California is a testament to the power of the free and open Internet to defend itself. And it's a beacon of hope for Internet users everywhere who are fighting for the basic right to express themselves and access information without cable and phone companies controlling what they can see and do online," said Evan Greer, deputy director of Fight for the Future.

'Big Day for Net Neutrality' as California Governor Signs Bill Protecting Internet From FCC Attack Into Law

Corporate Tech Giants Invited, But Consumer Advocacy Groups Shut Out of Senate Hearing on Data Privacy

'Complete Joke': Democrats Ripped for Totally Failing to Grill FCC Chair Ajit Pai Over Net Neutrality Cyberattack Lies

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Coalition of Digital-Rights and Social-Justice Groups Urge House Democrats to End NSA Mass-Surveillance Program

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FCC Chairman Pai Circulates Order in Rush to Gain Approval of the Harmful T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

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Chairman Pai Ignores the Public Interest to Recommend Approval of Harmful T-Mobile/Sprint Deal

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House Passes Save the Internet Act in Response to Strong and Bipartisan Public Support for Net Neutrality

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Momentum Builds for the Save the Internet Act with More Than 210 Supporters in the House

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Save the Internet Act Passes Critical Milestone in House Communications & Technology Subcommittee Markup

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Timothy Karr

A Pivot to Digital Shouldn't Spell the End of Local News

Jonathan Cook

After 7 Years of Deceptions About Assange, the US Readies for Its First Media Rendition

Timothy Karr

On Net Neutrality and Why Ajit Pai Is No Jedi

Timothy Karr

How We're Getting Net Neutrality Back

Timothy Karr

Net Neutrality Can Still Be Saved

Karen Greenberg

Dismantling Democracy, One Word at a Time

Tim Karr

Red Alert for Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know

Mary Alice Crim

Seven Things You Can Do Right Now to Save the Internet

Candace Clement

What You Need to Know About the Trump FCC's Plan to End Net Neutrality

Zephyr Teachout

Google Is Coming After Critics in Academia and Journalism. It’s Time To Stop Them