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The Open Internet Order Becomes Law: Why Faith Leaders are Celebrating
Read the full piece at The Huffington Post.
Today, after more than a year of national debate, the Open Internet Order goes into effect. The Order keeps the Internet an open and democratic space free from undue corporate control. Business leaders, start-up innovators, and economists widely praise the Order as win for the economic growth.
But protecting the open Internet is not just sound policy -- it's a moral imperative. Read more about The Open Internet Order Becomes Law: Why Faith Leaders are Celebrating
5 Reasons the Future of Faith Depends on the Open Internet
Today, the Open Internet Order goes into effect. Many business owners, entrepreneurs, and economists are praising the order as a win for the economy. But there’s an unexpected voice in the chorus of praise: America’s faith leaders.
As a Christian and Sikh, we are celebrating the Open Internet Order, because the communities we serve cannot flourish today without an open and free Internet. The order codifies principles that have governed the Internet in the U.S. for decades. It keeps the Internet an open space for free speech, including religious expression. Read more about 5 Reasons the Future of Faith Depends on the Open Internet
Save the Internet: 12 Faith Voices You Should Hear
Today, the Open Internet Order becomes effective. Adopted after a year of national debate, the order codifies “net neutrality” — the principle that keeps the Internet an open and democratic space. Specifically, it bans carriers like Comcast and Verizon from blocking and slowing down websites at will, or charging sites extra fees to reach people faster. Read more about Save the Internet: 12 Faith Voices You Should Hear
An open Internet, for God’s sake!
This week, a handful of Republicans will hold hearings on the Hill to challenge new federal rules protecting the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reclassified providers who connect us to the Internet as common carriers and adopted strong rules banning them from blocking or slowing down sites and charging access fees. Read more about An open Internet, for God’s sake!
Historic FCC Vote will Protect the Future of America's Economy and Democracy
Today [February 26, 2015], the FCC voted to adopt strong network neutrality rules based on Title II of the Communications Act. Here is my statement: Read more about Historic FCC Vote will Protect the Future of America's Economy and Democracy
Don't Worry, This Net Neutrality Order Will Survive in Court
Today, the FCC is voting on its third major net neutrality opinion since 2008.
The last two failed in court. So you might wonder: why would this one survive? Because, if reports are right, the FCC finally learned its lesson. And that lesson is so simple–the FCC will win in court if it relies on its strongest basis for authority given to it by Congress, called Title II. Read more about Don't Worry, This Net Neutrality Order Will Survive in Court
Ten Reasons The Net Neutrality Victory Is Bigger Than The SOPA Win
Tomorrow, the FCC is voting on its long-awaited net neutrality rule. Everyone is hoping for a huge, enormous victory for the open Internet we all know and love. The FCC appears ready to forbid phone and cable giants (like Comcast and Verizon) from blocking websites, throttling them, or selling various slow lanes. The FCC will also build this rule on rock not sand—it will rely on its strongest legal authority known as Title II and therefore stand up in court. The devil will be in the details, but the general direction is very positive. Read more about Ten Reasons The Net Neutrality Victory Is Bigger Than The SOPA Win
God in the Machine: The Role of Religion in Net Neutrality Debates
The public movement to protect a free and open Internet is approaching a critical moment this week: on February 26, the Federal Communications Commission will vote whether to pass strong rules against corporate control of the Internet. Read more about God in the Machine: The Role of Religion in Net Neutrality Debates
The Case for Meaningful Network Neutrality Rules
The proposal for network neutrality rules is guided by the following principles: Read more about The Case for Meaningful Network Neutrality Rules