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Media & Democracy 12.5.2013

Net Neutrality Delayed, Net Neutrality Denied

Earlier generations of Americans managed to find ways to manage the nation's critical infrastructure so as to serve the common good. Why would we do any less?

Media & Democracy 12.5.2013

Victory on Fire Island

Bowing the pressure from public interest groups, local elected officials, and regulators in Washington and Albany, Verizon just announced that they will build fiber optic service to affected Fire Island residents.

Media & Democracy 12.5.2013

Verizon taking heat on Fire Island

Most Americans take reliable telecom and internet service for granted, but the basic principle of universal service is under attack.

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