Check out this article on high tech anarchy protests during the RNC Convention in NYC. While I don’t condone the illegal uses (e.g., breaking in on protected licensed frequencies), I do applaud the many creative uses of wireless networking — made possible by the FCC unlicensed rules.
And I’m off on vacation, culminating in the community wireless summit. No doubt I’ll have loads to wax eloquent about when I return.
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
My only comment is that this stuff intrigues the hell out of me and I don’t understand it nearly as well as I want to. Therefore if I can make it out to Illinois for this conference I will do so. If not, I’ll hope to catch up with y’all at worldcon and get myself more properly informed then.