net neutrality
FCC’s Authority Over Internet Policy Questioned
NAMAC members have mobilized many times in support of strong net neutrality rules that would protect creators of content, as well as its consumers. Outspoken artists were a vital part of the campaign that led to the adoption of the first ever rules by the Federal Communications Commission in 2010. But the future of these net neutrality rules are in doubt, as is the question of whether the FCC can do anything to advance public interest Internet policy.
The Awesome Power of Information Infrastructure—And You
The first great awakening that struck me when I took office as FCC Commissioner in 2001 was the awesome power of information infrastructure to propel America’s progress in the 21st century and to enhance our civic dialogue. As broadband took root, those with eyes to see quickly came to see that there was no problem confronting our nation—lack of jobs, inadequate health care, growing energy dependence, deteriorating environment, lack of equal opportunity—that did not have a broadband component as part of its solution.
NAMAC Policy News Roundup
Each month, NAMAC will look back at the last few weeks for a quick overview of some of the stories we've been watching. We hope you'll find them interesting, too.
September started off with a bang as the Department of Justice moved to block the AT&T / T-Mobile merger.
Open Video Conference: Highlights
Full Disclosure: I’m a political video remix artist and writer blogging at PoliticalRemixVideo.com. At this year’s Open Video Conference, I participated in the panel, Remix Theory and curated the video remix program which ran throughout the FIT venue. My participation in the conference began last year as a curator and panelist and I’m involved with the open video movement because of their continued support for remixers, Fair Use and online digital rights.
Engaging with Net Neutrality
In the wake of Google-Verizon’s joint policy proposal, people are taking the battle of net neutrality to the streets in a way I haven’t seen before.
