Free Press: Obama

President Obama pledges support for the open Internet

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:11:28 -0700

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.

Thru You: Two Million for Internet Freedom

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:48:23 -0700

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

Obama: "Firmly Committed to Net Neutrality"

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:39:15 -0700

President Obama has re-affirmed his commitment to an open Internet. During his May 29 announcement on America's cyber-security, the President said he remains "firmly committed to net neutrality, so we can keep the Internet as it should be -- open and free.”

President Obama on America's journalism problem

Tue, 12 May 2009 05:24:56 -0700

President Obama describes the tough challenges currently facing American journalism. “A government without newspapers, a government without a tough and vibrant media of all sorts, is not an option for the United States of America.”

Obama Gives Broadband Stimulus the Green Light

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:47:08 -0800

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has signed into law the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, unleashing $7.2 billion to expand broadband access and adoption. The law attaches open Internet conditions to broadband funds and directs the Federal Communications Commission to produce a national broadband plan.

AP Accuses Obama Artist Shepard Fairey of Copyright Infringement

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:47:23 -0800

Media Minutes: January 30, 2009

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:23:29 -0800

Building a fiber optic broadband network is expensive, so why not add the conduits when we dig new roads and repair old ones? And a new movie highlights the controversies surrounding copyright, intellectual property and music.

Media Minutes: January 30, 2009

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:16:42 -0800

D.C. Kids to President Obama: 'We Need Internet for Everyone!'

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:57:12 -0800

Students from a Washington, D.C. elementary school send a personal message to America's new president. Help ensure every American has the chance to get online at InternetforEveryone.org

Obama Charms Even a Night's Grand Ol' Party

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:57:49 -0800