Obama

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

Obama on the FCC, media and Internet policy

mthompson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:40:02 -0800

A montage of some of President-elect Barack Obama's past statements on his plans for the FCC, media and Internet policy.

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.

Toxic media & radioactive smears

mthompson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:22:37 -0800

This week's Media Minutes podcast looks at shock jocks and toxic smears -- like Michael Savage's recent claim that the Obama administration will conduct a "wholesale firing of competent white men" and "stir up a race war."

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.

Alliance Tells Obama: Put Public Interest First in Picks for FCC, CTO

Jen Howard — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:09:07 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, an alliance of more than 100 groups, unions, musicians, bloggers and media and technology leaders sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama calling on his administration to appoint leaders who will reform the media and protect the open Internet.

Free Press Releases Broadband Stimulus Proposals

Jen Howard — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:26:03 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, Free Press released Down Payment on Our Digital Future: Stimulus Policies for the 21st-Century Economy, a comprehensive set of proposals that would deploy a forward-looking national broadband infrastructure.

Free Press: Net Neutrality Not Going Away

Jen Howard — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:56:53 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that Internet giant Google intends to abandon Net Neutrality and create a fast lane for its own content.

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

Free Press Applauds Obama's Commitment to Internet for Everyone

Jen Howard — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:30:21 -0800

WASHINGTON -- In his weekly address on Saturday, President-elect Barack Obama vowed to "renew our information superhighway" as part of a massive plan to invest in public infrastructure and stimulate America's failing economy.

2009 Media & Tech Priorities: A Public Interest Agenda

Jen Howard — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:23:33 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, Free Press released 2009 Media & Tech Priorities: A Public Interest Agenda, a comprehensive look at the key media and telecommunications policies President-elect Barack Obama and Congress should implement next year.

Obama Cell Phone Mishap Prompts Leahy Letter

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:33:06 -0800

Verizon Staff Viewed Obama's Cell Phone Account

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:46:48 -0800

With Obama, Murdoch Defies His Image

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:03:37 -0800

Ex-FCC Boss, Wireless Whiz Land on Obama Transition Team

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:17:55 -0800

Helen Thomas Returns to White House Beat -- Already Criticizing Obama!

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:08 -0800

Obama & Media Reform

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:52:23 -0800

Now that the reality of an Obama presidency is sinking in, here's what it means for the future of the media.

Obama & Media Reform

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:26:20 -0800

Now that the reality of an Obama presidency is sinking in, I want to give you a sense of what it means for the future of the media.

In a nutshell, if the new president lives up to his campaign promises, we are poised to see an unprecedented transformation of U.S. media.

Obama-Google Connection Scares Competitors

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:32:44 -0800