For anyone interested, I’ll be participating in a panel at this event sponsored by Arts and Lab. Should be an interesting and robust debate about the upcoming evolution of networks. My panel also features Rob Topolski, Richard Bennet, and Dave Farber.
Stay tuned . . .
I made the list! I made the list! Where do I get my free donut?
so glad to see this dumb "big tech is 'censoring' me because I was a racist asshole on the internet" Chrome extension continues the proud GOP tradition of pretending big telecom doesn't exist:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/qj8egv/a-right-wing-dark-money-group-created-this-big-tech-funding-chrome-extension
Today, @RepCardenas, @RepScottPeters, @RepKathleenRice and I led a majority of the House Democratic Caucus in sending a letter urging President Biden permanently close the digital divide for all Americans.
https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-butterfield-cardenas-peters-rice-lead-majority-of-house
Senate Democrats urge @FCC to scrutinize VZ/Tracfone deal; protect #Lifeline subscribers and jobs.
https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/7.21.21%20-%20FCC%20-%20VZ%20TracFone.pdf
In recent years, there has been an uptick in prejudice and violence against #immigrants, driven by misinformation about the role of immigrants & immigration in American society. Get equipped with accurate facts here:
https://www.adl.org/resources/fact-sheets/myths-and-facts-about-immigrants-and-immigration-en-espanol
Broadband is critical to building an inclusive workforce and economy. By expanding access to broadband, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework will help more Americans participate in school, find jobs, learn new skills, and stay connected. -@SecMartyWalsh
Interesting that not a single member of either panel is an ISP or has experience operating one. ISPs are being tried in absentia without opportunity to confront their “accusers.”