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Proposals to Improve Civil Engagement in a Digital World

Proposals to Improve Civil Engagement in a Digital World

13 Sep, 2010

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Proposals to Improve Civil Engagement in a Digital World

As the Internet becomes a driving force in the way we communicate and engage with one another, its proper role in America's civic sphere has become increasingly important, and debated. A new policy brief by Nicol Turner-Lee, Vice President at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, proposes a set of strategies for transforming the Internet into a place for constructive dialogue that drives real-world policy.

Proposals to Improve Civil Engagement in a Digital World

A Legislative Framework on Net Neutrality

A Legislative Framework on Net Neutrality

13 Sep, 2010

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A Legislative Framework on Net Neutrality

As the debate over broadband regulation rages on, a recent Washington Post editorial urges Congress to enact legislation that ensures continued private investment in upgrading networks.

A Legislative Framework on Net Neutrality

The Great Net Neutrality Distraction?

The Great Net Neutrality Distraction?

13 Sep, 2010

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The Great Net Neutrality Distraction?

A recent New York Times article chronicles the battles in the war over net neutrality since a Federal appeals court struck down the FCC's grounds for regulating broadband Internet in March.

The Great Net Neutrality Distraction?

FCC Finds Subpar Internet Connection Speeds

FCC Finds Subpar Internet Connection Speeds

10 Sep, 2010

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FCC Finds Subpar Internet Connection Speeds

A new FCC report has found that more than half of American households don't meet the FCC's speed goals for universal service as laid out in the National Broadband Plan.

FCC Finds Subpar Internet Connection Speeds

Rural America at a Disadvantage Without Broadband

Rural America at a Disadvantage Without Broadband

02 Sep, 2010

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Rural America at a Disadvantage Without Broadband

A recent Houston Chronicle profile paints a vivid picture of life on the other side of the digital divide: without broadband, simple online activities can take minutes and hours instead of seconds.

Rural America at a Disadvantage Without Broadband

Online Video Protections Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

Online Video Protections Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

02 Sep, 2010

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Online Video Protections Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

Online video rights have emerged as a focal point in the Department of Justice's review of the proposed Comcast-NBCU merger.

Online Video Protections Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger