The Biggest Whoppers from the FCC's Net Neutrality Meeting

It took less than two hours of debate for the Federal Communications Commission to repeal Net Neutrality protections, a decision that could send ripple effects across the internet for years. Over the objections of the commission's two Democrats, the three Republican members, including Chairman Ajit Pai, voted to overturn protections put in place in 2015 — but not before fudging a few facts.

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Surprise! The Latest 'Comprehensive' U.S. Privacy Bill Is Doomed

Federal lawmakers pulled from consideration a privacy bill that legal experts contend has little hope of protecting anyone’s privacy.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Revival of Panel to Help Struggling Journalism Industry

“It’s crucial that lawmakers keep a core question in mind: Will Massachusetts invest in a new, sustainable future for local news?” said Free Press Action’s Candace Clement.
SCOTUS Ruling Won't Stop Social Media Misinformation — But It's a Start

The decision will permit the government to call on tech companies to remove falsehoods — which could be critical in the run-up to the presidential election.

Surprise! The Latest 'Comprehensive' U.S. Privacy Bill Is Doomed

Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Revival of Panel to Help Struggling Journalism Industry

SCOTUS Ruling Won't Stop Social Media Misinformation — But It's a Start