Internet

Sen. Al Franken Defends Net Neutrality

Megan Tady — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:40:48 -0400

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) delivered 87,000 letters signed by Free Press activists opposing the U.S. House of Representatives' effort to undo the FCC's Net Neutrality rules.

Sen. Al Franken to Introduce Net Neutrality Bill

Stevie Converse — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:20:54 -0400

At the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) talked about the importance of Net Neutrality and an open Internet, the influence of entrenched corporate power and what it takes to keep the Internet a level playing field for everyone.

Will the FCC Chairman Protect the Internet?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:37 -0400

In April the courts handed control of the Internet to Comcast, AT&T and Verizon. The FCC can fix it by reasserting its authority, but so far FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has done nothing. Will he stand with the people or the corporations? Tell him to take action now.

FCC's Mignon Clyburn: Broadband Makes Change Possible

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:28:23 -0500

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke at Howard University on the importance of Net Neutrality and broadband access. Clyburn said that without Net Neutrality, the digital divide could soon expand into a "digital canyon."

Free Press' Tim Karr on wireless net neutraility

mthompson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:10:37 -0500

Free Press's Tim Karr talks about the FCC's new rules on wireless Net Neutrality. Help make Net Neutrality the law at SavetheInternet.com

The open Internet as a right for all

mthompson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:08 -0400

A video tribute to the free and open Internet as a right for all people, with all interests, of all backgrounds. Help protect Internet Freedom with 2 million strong for Net Neutrality at SavetheInternet.com

President Obama pledges support for the open Internet

mthompson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:11:28 -0400

On the heels of FCC Chair Julius Genachowski's landmark announcement supporting Net Neutrality, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to protecting America's open Internet as an engine for job creation, innovation and growth.

Rep. Waxman Pledges Support for Net Neutrality

mthompson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:48:21 -0400

Net Neutrality wins another key supporter. Rep. Henry Waxman opened the September 17 FCC oversight hearing by pledging to co-sponsor the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, which would make Net Neutrality the law. Sign the petition to help us reach our goal of 2 million supporters for Internet freedom.

Thru You: Two Million for Internet Freedom

mthompson — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:48:23 -0400

Starring everyone from President Obama to "Ask a Ninja" and "Tron Guy," this mash-up includes a chorus of YouTube musicians, more than a million everyday Americans -- and one brave little bill fighting to become a law! Get your members of Congress on board now at SavetheInternet.com

Prankster Visits Verizon CEO's Private Address to Discuss Privacy

mthompson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:53:18 -0400

To show just how easy it is to get a hold of Americans' personal cellphone data, prankster John Hargrave tracked down the Verizon CEO's own private address and cell number, then went to his home to ask him to stop Verizon's lousy privacy policies.