Susan Crawford

Comcast-NBC

Stevie Converse — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:49:28 -0500

Full article: Susan Crawford Blog
The Comcast-NBC merger may be running into some hiccups at the Commission. Comcast is fighting hard against the idea of program carriage arbitration. And Al Franken is sharply critical of Comcast's move to re-shape NBC Universal's executive team before the merger has been approved.

Free Press Calls on FCC to Reassert Authority over Broadband

Jenn Ettinger — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:06:42 -0500

WASHINGTON – On Monday, Free Press released a new report, Restoring FCC Authority to Make Broadband Policy: A Way Forward After Comcast v. FCC. The report outlines the legal case for the Federal Communications Commission to restore its authority over broadband by reclassifying it under Title II of the Communications Act.

Crawford Calls Techies to Action in Fight for Open Internet

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:03:47 -0400

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Phillip Dampier
According to the Obama administration's former Special Assistant for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, Susan Crawford, the age of content producers blissfully producing websites and ignoring broadband policy is over. "We are in the course of a Titanic battle for the future of the Internet in the United States," she said.

Law Professor Letter in Support of Broadband Reclassification

Moira Vahey — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:29:24 -0400

Recognizing the pressure carriers are placing on the FCC to avoid reclassification, University of Michigan law professor and former Obama economic adviser Susan Crawford, Columbia Law School professor Tim Wu, and University of Nebraska law professor Marvin Ammori sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlining the legal argument to reclassify broadband.

Where Have You Been?

Stevie Converse — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:34:57 -0500

Full article: Susan Crawford Blog
Former Special Assistant to the President for Science, Technology and Innovation Susan Crawford answers questions about her year in the Obama administration.

Obama Tech Adviser Susan Crawford Plans Departure

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:28:07 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
White House technology policy adviser, Susan Crawford will leave her position in January to return to the University of Michigan Law School where she is a tenured professor, according to the Obama administration. Crawford, known as a proponent of Net Neutrality rules, has been on temporary leave from the university to serve in the White House.

Minority Broadcasters to Meet with Obama Administration Officials

Stevie Converse — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:43:09 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Minority broadcasters will meet with top Obama administration officials to make their case for some emergency economic stimulus in the face of "body blow after body blow" in the economic crisis.

Crawford: FCC Will Tackle Media Ownership Early On, Broadband a Priority

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:13:38 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Susan Crawford, special assistant to the President for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, gave a shout-out to broadcasters in particular and minority broadcasters, saying the FCC would tackle media ownership issues "early on." But she also said broadband is where they and policymakers need to be focusing their attention.

Crawford: Beware Of Web Rhetoric

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:02:17 -0400

Full article: National Journal
Susan Crawford, special assistant to President Obama for science, technology and innovation policy, warned a federal advisory committee on Internet child safety to be wary of several pitfalls as they begin their work. "Be reluctant to engage in overstated or overheated rhetoric," Crawford warned.

Crawford: Tech Agenda Just Beginning

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:24:13 -0400

Full article: National Journal
Speaking about the Obama administration's technology policy agenda, a key adviser to the president said the White House has a long way to go. "We need your criticism, your engagement, your involvement, and your help," Susan Crawford, special assistant to the president for science, technology and innovation policy, said at a recent conference.