New Orleans Finally, the 1% of 1% out in Silicon Valley is coming out of its stupor and scarey-cat stance in dealing with the Federal Communications Commission to stand with the rest of us in the 99% to oppose former industry lobbyist and new chair Tom Wheeler’s efforts to gut net neutrality on the internet …
Tag: Federal Communications Commission
FCC Caving in on Net Neutrality – What Next?
New Orleans OK, let’s get this straight. Compared to other developed countries around the world in the United States we already have slower and more expensive internet, and few workable programs to assure equality of access. Under a Democratic President though we should be able to expect some progress in this area though, right? Instead …
Low Power Radio is an Organizing Opportunity for Unions and Community Groups
Little Rock The radio spectrum is part of the public domain regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The spectrum is scarce so multiple interests have to be served, especially those of the public, though the history and tradition of the Commission leans heavily towards the commercial. The growth of noncommercial and community radio stations over …