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FCC Commissioner Copps Highlights Need for FCC Action on Internet Policy
Jenn Topper
June 10, 2010
In a speech Wednesday at Stanford Law School, Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps told participants that it’s his job to protect the public’s interest in communications policy. The speech was part of the “Openness and Innovation in the Digital World” seminar.
FCC Commissioner Copps Highlights Need for FCC Action on Internet Policy
Jenn Topper
June 10, 2010
In a speech Wednesday at Stanford Law School, Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps told participants that it’s his job to protect the public’s interest in communications policy. The speech was part of the “Openness and Innovation in the Digital World” seminar.
Why Net Neutrality Opponents Abhor Transparency
Timothy Karr
June 9, 2010
Why does the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) have a problem with the open Internet?

It’s hard to tell. IIA’s stated mission is to ensure every American, regardless of race, income or geography, has access to broadband.
The Truth about the FCC’s Third Way: Debunking the Top Ten Myths in the Current Classification Debate
Aparna Sridhar
June 9, 2010
Next week at its open meeting, the FCC will begin a proceeding on its proposed “Third Way” approach to broadband oversight.
Crawford Calls Techies to Action in Fight for Open Internet
Phillip Dampier
June 8, 2010
“If (Comcast) can’t rape and pillage, it’s probably not a great investment.” — Dr. John Malone, former CEO Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI Cable)

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."
iPhone 4: Now with Price Gouging! (Courtesy of AT&T)
Josh Levy
June 8, 2010
Yay, the iPhone 4 is here. But today, instead of thinking about the latest version of the game-changing smartphone, I'm mourning the end of the era of the unlimited data plan.
Hate Speech Inquiry Is About Promoting Dialogue, Not Censorship
Corie Wright
June 4, 2010
Recently, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), a non-profit organization with a long and respected history of civil rights advocacy, submitted a joint filing with 30 other organizations, including Free Press, calling for an FCC inquiry into the prevalence of hate speech in the media.
Our Consumer Broadband Tips: You’re Stuck with Slow Service
Chris Riley
June 3, 2010
The FCC’s Consumer Task Force just released “Tips for Getting the Speed You Need,” a broadband fact sheet for consumers. Unfortunately, the FCC seems to have missed some important details, so we’re stepping up to fill in the gaps. Here are a few tips from us on broadband speeds for both consumers and the FCC:
Our Consumer Broadband Tips: You’re Stuck with Slow Service
Chris Riley
June 2, 2010
The FCC’s Consumer Task Force just released “Tips for Getting the Speed You Need,” a broadband fact sheet for consumers. Unfortunately, the FCC seems to have missed some important details, so we’re stepping up to fill in the gaps.
Public Policy and Journalism Innovation
Josh Stearns
June 2, 2010
Over the weekend the journalism tweetosphere and blogs were abuzz with rumors of a government plot to freeze journalism in time by propping up a range of failing business models at the expense of new innovation in news. The document that set off this flurry of digital doomsday warnings was a “Discussion Draft” of possible policy changes released by the Federal Trade Commission team working on their future of journalism initiative and the announcement of a June 15th roundtable discussion where the draft will be debated.

For the past year the FTC has been examining how laws related to copyright, antitrust, advertising, and tax status could be changed to ensure that our communities have access to the news and information they need. Along the way it has sought public input and has heard from thousands of people (Free Press members submitted over 2,000 comments last fall). Now it is preparing its report and seeking feedback on its draft.

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