Trump's FCC Chair Declares New War on Net Neutrality After 10-Year Battle for Free and Open Internet

May 9, 2017

Democracy Now!

FCC head Ajit Pai has outlined a sweeping plan to dismantle Net Neutrality rules, which keep the internet open and prevent corporate service providers from blocking access to websites, slowing down content or providing paid fast lanes for internet service. For more, we speak with Craig Aaron, president and CEO of Free Press.

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Revival of Panel to Help Struggling Journalism Industry

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