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Reveal News: How the US’ massive failure to close digital divide got exposed by coronavirus

Three out of every four Americans who lack broadband access have the infrastructure in their neighborhood but haven’t connected to it. Most just don’t have the money. Unlike in other wealthy nations, the federal government has imposed no cost controls to make broadband more affordable. The result: massive inequality in one of…

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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Washington Examiner: Trump’s unexpected allies in the fight against Twitter and censorship: Facebook and the FCC.

Facebook and some members of the Federal Communications Commission appear to be helping President Trump in his war against Twitter as he pushes for unfettered speech and less content moderation online. Yet tech industry experts say that Trump’s fight to revoke a law that protects websites from being held liable…

Posted on June 9, 2020June 11, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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Newsmax: Facebook, FCC Join Trump in Fight Against Liability Protections

President Donald Trump has gained two unlikely allies in his push to remove protections for social media websites that keep them from being held liable for what users post on their platforms, the Washington Examiner reports. Trump targeted social media protections after Twitter began placing fact-check notices and content warnings on some…

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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Scripps Media: Coronavirus has highlighted America’s need for universal broadband access

How many things have you done using your internet today? If you're on your phone reading this article, that counts as one. Catching up with friends, checking social media, sending email, streaming Netflix; the list goes on. The point is, internet use has become intertwined with our every day lives.…

Posted on June 3, 2020June 4, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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Politico: Trump’s unexpected ally in the fight against tech

He rails against the "far left's" hoaxes. He says the World Health Organization has been “beclowned” over its response to the coronavirus. And he describes a “secret and partisan surveillance machine” run by House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff. Those aren't President Donald Trump's words. They came from Brendan Carr, the…

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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Gizmodo: Can’t Afford Your Phone or Internet Bill? A Proposed Law Could Keep You Connected

Three Democratic senators have launched an effort to keep Americans connected to the internet throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic and amid one of the most devastating economic downturns in nearly a century. Legislation introduced on Tuesday seeks a national “moratorium” on phone and internet shutoffs until the crisis fully abates.…

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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CNN: America’s surprising breeding ground for inequality: The internet

Life has moved online during the coronavirus pandemic, and access to the internet has shone a new light on America's inequality crisis. Nearly 15% of American households do not have a home internet subscription, including dial-up, broadband or a cellular data plan, according to US Census estimates from 2018. For…

Posted on May 17, 2020May 18, 2020 by Kip Roderick

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The Verge: House Democrats want $5.5 billion for pandemic broadband funding

On Tuesday, House Democrats unveiled their latest coronavirus response bill, including a number of measures to keep families and businesses online through the duration of the pandemic. “With schools closed and millions out of work, Congress must use its powers to keep Americans connected,” Reps. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and…

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