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One Nation, Online in 2009

mthompson — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:37:45 -0800

Make this the year America commits to connecting everyone to a fast, open and affordable Internet. Add your voice now at InternetforEveryone.org

InternetforEveryone.org: powering "the next chapter in American innovation"

mthompson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:09:11 -0800

INNOVATION: one of the four key principles of a national broadband plan for America. Join the conversation at InternetforEveryone.org

Obama: "Every child should have the chance to get online"

mthompson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:24:12 -0800

In his December 6 YouTube address, President-elect Barack Obama outlined plans to "renew America's information superhighway" and invest in 21st century broadband infrastructure to restore our economic competitiveness.

Internet Censorship: Made in the USA?

mthompson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:01:24 -0800

From restricting private Internet access to blocking searches for politically volatile keywords, Good Magazine looks at the current state of Internet censorship around the globe -- and the surprising role played by many U.S. firms.

Arianna Huffington & Google's CEO on the Internet Presidency

mthompson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:42:23 -0800

Arianna Huffington asks Google CEO Eric Schmidt about the priorities for America's new "Chief Technology Officer" in the Obama administration.

Al Gore on Net Neutrality

mthompson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:35:14 -0800

Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore expresses his support for Net Neutrality in a November 9 interview with Digg's Kevin Rose.

Ben Scott on "white spaces" and America's broadband plan

mthompson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:13:50 -0700

Free Press Policy Director Ben Scott talks about the vital importance of the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming November 4 vote on "white spaces."

Bringing wireless Internet to everyone, everywhere

mthompson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:17 -0700

Matthew R. Rantanen from the Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association talks about what Internet access means to local Native American communities -- and how to increase digital opportunity for all.

Can "white spaces" deliver Internet for everyone?

mthompson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:14:18 -0700

Joshua Breitbart of People's Production House talks about the benefits of opening up TV white spaces to provide affordable Internet access to those who don't have it. Help America open up an Internet for Everyone.

The rising cost of cable in America

mthompson — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:28:18 -0700

ABC News looks at the rising cost of cable TV -- up almost 80% since 1996, double the rate of inflation.

Amy Goodman interviews Free Press on open Internet victory

mthompson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:55 -0700

Free Press Communications Director Craig Aaron talks to Amy Goodman's "Democracy Now" about the FCC's historic open Internet decision. Learn more and take action at SavetheInternet.com

BREAKING NEWS: Historic victory for the Open Internet

mthompson — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:23:10 -0700

August 1, 2008, is an historic turning point for Net Neutrality -- thanks to the F.C.C.'s landmark decision to punish cable giant Comcast for blocking Internet traffic. Learn more and take action today at SavetheInternet.com

One Nation Online: Internet for Everyone Launches

mthompson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:47:29 -0700

InternetforEveryone.org launches at the Personal Democracy Forum in New York City, June 24. Join the initiative here.

Barack Obama: "I will take a back seat to no one in my commitment to Net Neutrality"

mthompson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:27:47 -0800

From Barack Obama's November 14, 2007 speech in Mountain View, California. Help make Net Neutrality the law at SavetheInternet.com

FCC Tests White Spaces Devices

mthompson — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:50:40 -0700

The Washington Post reports on a new approach to getting wireless broadband access to rural America.

AUDIO: Hollywood content producers call for Net Neutrality

mthompson — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:49:45 -0700

Actor, writer and producer Justine Bateman addresses the Senate Commerce Committee on the future of the Internet. "I hope your support of Net Neutrality will dramatically illustrate to the American public your continued support of their freedoms."

Lawrence Lessig to FCC: "Preserve what has worked"

mthompson — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:56:09 -0700

Lawrence Lessig delivers a landmark presentation to the FCC on the future of the open Internet in America. "Preserve what has worked in driving this economy -- and what has worked is a neutral network."

Net Neutrality "crucial to our political and economic future"

mthompson — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:07:29 -0700

New Free Press board chair Tim Wu, the Columbia Law Professor who coined the term "net neutrality," explains why the Internet is the infrastructure of our time -- and how discriminatory networks harm America's economy.

America's growing digital divide

mthompson — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:22:35 -0700

Digital Sisters' Shireen Mitchell talks about America's growing digital divide -- and the need for a broadband vision and plan that benefits all Americans.

OK GO goes to Washington

Neal Bastek — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:23:45 -0700

Support the Internet Freedom Preservation Act: Contact Congress Now!