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Washington Fear-Mongerers Are Trying to Take Away Your Privacy Rights
Sandra Fulton
November 23, 2015
In the wake of the latest series of tragic terrorist attacks, the heads of the CIA and FBI, among other prominent government officials, are capitalizing on public fears to push policies that infringe on our most fundamental values.
Joseph Torres Honored With NHMC Impact Award for Outstanding Advocacy
Joseph Torres
November 20, 2015
Earlier this week, Free Press' Joseph Torres was once again honored for his remarkable work. Check out his acceptance speech.
Mourning Wally Bowen, a Leading Light in Bringing Communications to All
Fiona Morgan
November 18, 2015
I first met Wally Bowen while I was a reporter covering broadband access issues, including municipal broadband, which was becoming a big political issue in our state. Talking to him made my reporting considerably better.
Joseph Torres Urges the Philadelphia City Council to Demand More from Comcast
Joseph Torres
November 13, 2015
I am here today to urge the Philadelphia City Council to adopt a franchise agreement that removes the barriers so many poor families face when seeking affordable, high-speed Internet service.
Bringing Journalists and Residents Face to Face in New Brunswick
Mike Rispoli
Fiona Morgan
November 12, 2015
Last night in New Brunswick, more than 120 people demonstrated what’s possible when neighbors, church leaders, students, educators and journalists sit together at the same table.
What Comcast Doesn't Want You to Know About Data Caps
Timothy Karr
November 10, 2015
Comcast wants you to believe that its latest push to control the Internet is about fairness. But it’s not.
Stop Charter Before It's Too Late
Lucia M.
November 6, 2015
Charter wants to become the new Comcast. But opposition to its proposed takeover of Time Warner Cable is growing.
The Truth About Access, Affordability and the Digital Divide
Dana Floberg
November 2, 2015
Many people and communities most in need can’t afford broadband access. Census data show that even as overall broadband adoption has increased, racial and economic gaps have persisted.
Mobile Phones and the #AttackAtSpringValley
Mary Alice Crim
October 29, 2015
The heroic students who filmed the police officer's attack on a student are citizen journalists who deserve protection.
Congress’ Alternate Reality on Net Neutrality
Timothy Karr
October 27, 2015
Congress is at it — again. A House subcommittee plans to attack Net Neutrality in a Tuesday hearing that will be riddled with industry misinformation.

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