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Netroots Minnesota Convention

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:19 -0800

Start: 11/20/2009 - 00:00

End: 11/21/2009 - 00:00

Progressives from all over Minnesota will gather in St. Paul on November 20-21 for the first ever Netroots Minnesota conference. This conference will be modeled after the Netroots Nation conference (formerly known as the YearlyKos Convention). The netroots played a critical role in helping shape a national progressive agenda over the last several years.

How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:18 -0800

Start: 12/01/2009 - 08:30

End: 12/02/2009 - 05:00

The Federal Trade Commission will hold two days of workshops free and open to the public, to explore how the Internet has affected journalism. The event is free and open to the public. The workshop will assemble representatives from print, online, broadcast and cable news organizations, academics, consumer advocates, bloggers, and other new media representatives.

FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:21:25 -0800

Start: 12/03/2009 - 14:00

End: 12/03/2009 - 18:00

The Media Issues working group will present a formal best practices recommendation. This will be the third meeting of the full Diversity Committee under its renewed charter and new membership.

FCC Memphis Field Hearing on Digital Inclusion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:44 -0800

Start: 12/05/2009 - 11:00

End: 12/05/2009 - 13:00

As part of its effort to gather information for the development of a National Broadband Plan, the FCC will hold a field hearing on December 5th in Memphis, Tenn., focusing on whether broadband services are being deployed in a way that allows all Americans to benefit. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. Additional information on the agenda will be announced shortly.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:56 -0800

Start: 12/08/2009 - 08:00

End: 12/08/2009 - 10:30

Increasingly, access to broadband is being seen as a civil right. Is the promise of broadband technology truly available to all? What are the best ways to "move the needle" in this country on broadband adoption? Globally, what lessons have and can be learned from other nations' experiences in ameliorating the digital divide?

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FCC Workshop: Lessons for the National Broadband Plan from Local Officials Representing Under-served Communities

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:40:07 -0800

Start: 12/09/2009 - 09:30

End: 12/09/2009 - 18:30

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires the FCC to submit a national broadband plan that seeks to “ensure that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability.” Specifically, the Commission is required to establish “a plan for use of broadband infrastructure and services in advancing … community development … worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth…” What are the lessons from local and state government officials toward meeting these specific national purposes? What is the potential role of local officials representing un-served or under-served communities in the national broadband plan?