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Open MIC proposes encouraging transparency by establishing a reporting process for media and telecommunications companies to provide information on a range of media practices in order to encourage transparency.
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2 | 2 | 2 years 42 weeks ago by margoalderton |
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Freedom of expression is fundamental to democracy, yet major cable and telephone companies that provide internet access and other information services have thus far failed to disclose standards that would guarantee open access to media to all customers.
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1 | 1 | 2 years 48 weeks ago by margoalderton |
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The United States ranks 15th in the world for broadband penetration and typical U.S. lines are far slower than those in many countries—how can these numbers be improved?
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1 | 1 | 2 years 41 weeks ago by tec2007 |
The Open MIC Blog
In the News...
"With its 'don't be evil' motto, Google would naturally oppose big corporations secretly deciding what you can and can't see on the Internet."
The Daily Show
"Like the rest of the technology world, we're wondering why Google has chosen to ally itself with Verizon, issuing a set of joint net neutrality recommendations that critics charge would significantly weaken the Federal Communications Commission's ability to protect the open Internet. "
ars technica
"The outcome of this negotiation between Godzilla and Shamu may be good for them, but it would destroy the promise of a neutral network. The FCC needs to assert its authority if the chairman's and president's promises are to be kept. "
Susan Crawford and Lawrence Lessig/MercuryNews.com
"Some in Silicon Valley are responding to the Google-Verizon pact on net neutrality, and they aren’t pleased."
The Washington Post
"Most people agree: Google does evil, calls it net neutrality."
Marvin Ammori/Huffington Post
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The Federal Communications Commission should continue its “pro-investment, pro-innovation, pro-competition, pro-consumer policies” regarding the Internet by adopting a “third way” approach to broadband Internet regulation recently proposed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, according to a group representing institutional investors.
In an interview, President Obama made his views on net neutrality clear, saying:"I'm a big believer in Net Neutrality." You can view a clip from the interview here on YouTube.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies - including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter - seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.