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With a vote looming from the FCC that would kill Net Neutrality protections, advocates for the policy are setting up protests around the country to express their opposition to the decision.

Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a former Verizon lawyer, plans to scrap Obama-era Net Neutrality protections and is ignoring widespread outcry against his plan.

Chairman Pai’s repeal is a tactical trap designed to force Congress to legislate weaker rules. Net Neutrality proponents in Congress shouldn’t fall for it.

Protests are not likely to stop the Federal Communications Commission from repealing Net Neutrality rules next week, a move that could affect the speed and price of your internet connection.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, thousands of Net Neutrality supporters will protest outside more than 700 Verizon stores in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Net Neutrality supporters will gather outside the annual “FCC Chairman’s Dinner” at the Washington Hilton Hotel to protest FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to dismantle Net Neutrality protections.

The vote could drastically change the way you use the internet each and every day, whether it’s to pay your bills, online shop, or check out social media.

AT&T is the latest big broadband player to try to suggest that everyone just calm down a little about this whole thing where the FCC destroys Net Neutrality.

For those who don’t know, “gaslighting” refers to manipulating someone into questioning or second-guessing their beliefs by distorting facts, attempting to delegitimize evidence with falsehoods, confusing the issues, and suggesting one lacks credibility.

What would repealing Net Neutrality rules mean for communities in rural America? Public-interest groups say it could present unique challenges.