Open Internet

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

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

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

Jon Queally, staff writer

"The power of the web to transform people's lives, enrich society and reduce inequality is one of the defining opportunities of our time. But if we don't act now—and act together—to prevent the web being misused by those who want to exploit, divide and undermine, we are at risk of squandering that...

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

Andrea Germanos, staff writer

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.

"Instead of you forking out for your monthly bill, we'll tax the giant...

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

Jake Johnson, staff writer

"Big Cable's lobbyists will use this as an excuse to swarm Washington, D.C. The...

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

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

Over 300,000 Internet Users Tune In as Net Neutrality Bill Clears Major Hurdle

'Dark Day for Internet Freedom': EU Approves Rules to Create Online Censorship Machine

Major EU Websites Go Dark With #Blackout21 Protest Ahead of Vote to Create Internet 'Censorship Machine'

To Prevent Big Telecom From Gutting Net Neutrality Bill, 'Whole Internet' Urged to Watch Key Hearing

'Don't Sell Out to Big Cable': Internet Defenders Warn Democrats Against Watering Down Net Neutrality Bill

'No Excuses': Net Neutrality Scoreboard Calls Out Hundreds of Lawmakers Still Not Committed to Saving the Internet

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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.