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Open Internet

'This Is Not a Game': Internet Defenders Warn Against Gutting of Section 230—Key Law for Online Speech

A group of open internet advocates protest then-FCC chair Ajit Pai's net neutrality repeal plan during a demonstration on December 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Progressives Applaud Biden Pick of Rosenworcel to Lead FCC Out of Carnage Left by Ajit Pai

Brett Wilkins, staff writer

Jessica Rosenworcel has been appointed acting chair of the FCC by President Joe Biden. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

"She knows the FCC from the bottom up and she understands how to make good things happen there," said one former Commissioner.

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'This Is Atrocious': Congress Crams Language to Criminalize Online Streaming, Meme-Sharing Into 5,500-Page Omnibus Bill

Kenny Stancil, staff writer

"When a big bill like this comes together, your job as a lawmaker is to try to get as many of your legislative and funding priorities into the text as possible," said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). (Photo: Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

"These types of decisions should never be made in closed-door negotiations...

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Digital Rights Advocates Warn Trump's FCC Nominee—Who Backs Plan to Censor the Internet—Is 'Even Worse Than Ajit Pai'

Brett Wilkins, staff writer

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Rob Pegoraro/Flickr cc)

Former telecom lawyer Nathan Simington, a Republican, was tapped by the...

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placard reads: Democracy depends on equal access to information to all

'Huge Victory for Net Neutrality': Top EU Court Rebuffs Zero-Rating Schemes

Global Digital Divide a 'Barrier to Wider Equality' That Must Be Closed, Says World Wide Web Inventor Tim Berners-Lee

A study space remains closed due to coronavirus fears at Stanford University on March 9, 2020 in Stanford, California.

As US Faces Nationwide Social Distancing, Coronavirus Threat Renews Demand for Universal Broadband Access

"The Web was designed to bring people together and make knowledge freely available. It has changed the world for good and improved the lives of billions. Yet, many people are still unable to access its benefits and, for others, the Web comes with too many unacceptable costs." (Image: Contract for the Web)

Contract for the Web: Internet Inventor Tim Berners-Lee Unveils Global Plan to Battle 'Digital Dystopia'

Opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn gives a speech on digitial infrastructure policy at an election campaign event in Lancaster, northwest England on November 15, 2019.

To Ensure 'Genuine Public Service for All,' UK Labour Party Proposes Free, Nationalized Broadband

'Be Ready to Fight Like Hell,' Say Internet Defenders as Court Upholds FCC Repeal of Net Neutrality

With Open Internet Under Assault, 2020 Democrats Urged to Sign Pledge to Reject Telecom Cash and Restore Net Neutrality

On One-Year Anniversary of Net Neutrality Repeal, Over 100 Groups Demand McConnell Immediately Allow Vote on Save the Internet Act

#SaveYourInternet

Greenlighting 'Censorship Machine,' EU Adopts Controversial Copyright Rules

'Victory!' Digital Rights Groups Celebrate As House Approves Save the Internet Act to Restore Net Neutrality

WATCH LIVE: Tens of Thousands of Net Neutrality Defenders Tune In as House Votes on Save the Internet Act

'Call Your Freakin Reps': Pressure on Congress to Restore Net Neutrality or Face Public Wrath

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Reset the Net: Don't Ask for Privacy, Take It Back

Some of the world's largest websites and rights groups are planning a coordinated day of action on June 5, the first anniversary of Snowden's revelations, to oppose mass online surveillance. The Reset the Net campaign, launched by Fight for the Future, will feature a splash screen offering tips for direct action, like how to install NSA-resistant encryption tools , to ensure Internet privacy.

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American Sustainable Business Council

Business Praise for House Passage of Net Neutrality Bill

Common Cause

Common Cause Applauds House Passage of Save the Internet Act

Credo Action

CREDO on Net Neutrality: “We Can Shake Senators Loose From Corporate Interests.”

Free Press

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

Free Press

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

Free Press

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

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Jennifer Grygiel

Fiasco in Australia Illustrates How Facebook Is Ruining the Internet

Sue Sturgis

COVID-19 Crisis Reveals Broadband Inequity

Michelle Chen

Can Google’s Soul Be Saved?

Victor Pickard, David Elliot Berman

Cities and States Take Up the Battle for an Open Internet and Municipal Broadband

Timothy Karr

Can Anyone Stop Facebook from Poisoning Democracy?

Sam Pizzigati

Netizens of the World, Unite!

Michael Winship

Michael Copps Thinks Trump Is Trying to Put FCC Out of Business

Deborah James

Global Civil Society Urges WTO Members to Abandon Digital Trade Talks

Katharine Trendacosta

Tell Congress to Stand Up for Real Net Neutrality Protections

Katharine Trendacosta

Real Net Neutrality Is More Than a Ban on Blocking, Throttling, and Paid Prioritization