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'Maximum Civic Engagement' Key to FCC Broadband Plan

WASHINGTON -- At the first meeting of the Federal Communications Commission under Julius Genachowski, the new chairman pledged a "process for public participation that will be unparalleled for this agency" in crafting a national broadband strategy. read more

July 2 at 3:24pm

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Media Minutes: July 3, 2009

The House considers legislation on protecting consumers from online marketers' secret data mining for behavioral advertising. Julius Genachowski become Chairman of the FCC, and the Personal Democracy Forum mashed up politics and technology for the sixth year. read more

July 2 at 3:24pm

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Free Press Thank goodness.

Post Publisher Cancels Plans for Off-the-Record 'Salons' - washingtonpost.com

Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth today canceled plans for a series of policy dinners at her home after learning that marketing fliers offered lobbyists access to Obama administration officials, members of Congress and Post journalists in exchange for payments as high as $250,000.

July 2 at 10:42am

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Kezia at 2:06pm July 2

see above for Charles Kaiser.....

Michael at 5:00pm July 2

My focus went straight to the same quote that Ben Hall cites! That's the part of the article that stood out the most to me too.

Free Press Take Action! - Tell the Washington Post that we need journalism that serves the public interest not corporate interests.

The Washington Post: publish full list of lobbyists who buy access to its editors

Source: act.ly

Politico reported today (http://bit.ly/Vgax1) that for $25,000 to $250,000, The Washington Post is o

July 2 at 7:42am

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Rosa at 11:17am July 2

Horrible idea! It reeks of conflict of interest!

Taguhi at 2:06pm July 2

Is journalism completely dead today or is there still hope?

Free Press WHAT!?! Politico reports this morning that "For $25,000 to $250,000, The Washington Post is offering lobbyists and association executives off-the-record, nonconfrontational access to "those powerful few" — Obama administration officials, members of Congress, and the paper’s own reporters and editors."

Washington Post sells access, $25,000+ - Mike Allen - POLITICO.com

Source: www.politico.com

For a price, the paper offer lobbyists off-the-record access to "those powerful few."

July 2 at 7:36am

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Taguhi at 2:07pm July 2

How's this different from prostitution?

Aimee at 3:11pm July 2

it's just being reported on more now, how is that different than it's been in years past? How about Cheney's secret energy meetings? Long live the internet and bloggers, that's why this stuff is breaking now. a truly FREE PRESS

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Broadband Grant Criteria Reflect Public Interest Priorities

WASHINGTON – The National Telecommunications Information Agency, along with the Rural Utilities Service, today unveiled grant guidelines for the $7.2 billion allocated for broadband deployment in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in February...

July 2 at 1:06am

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Harvey at 3:08pm July 1

Interesting point John. Just because your paranoid, doesn't mean there ISN'T someone after you!! "Lawful" internet use in China, for example, is very different from "Lawful" elsewhere. Still, it's a big leap in the right direction.

Taguhi at 2:22pm July 2

Glad that all of Free Press' and its members hard work paid off, after all.

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Wireless Neutrality the Rule for Broadband Funds

Federal agencies charged with funding $7.2 billion in projects to build better broadband in America today released rules that include Net Neutrality conditions for grant recipients. read more

July 2 at 1:06am

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Taguhi at 2:10pm July 2

All right!

Counterterrorism Informationcenter America a weapons supermarket for terrorists

The world confronts an array of complex security challenges, from microbes to potential nuclear war.

Instead of looking at sky for Iranian ballistic missiles, the US intelligence could start looking at all major US hypermarket shelves for kid beverages just imported and distributed by Atlanta/Georgia owned company and who are risking million of US kids for a a huge amount paid at their Swiss account .

We do highly recommend the US authorities to start their immediate investigations for kid drinks produced within Brazil, EU as well China after 2009 JAN 01. and already are on shelves across the US or on the way to US borders.

We also so recommend the respective authorities to verify the matter with former president GW Bush administration for a background history .

July 1 at 8:34am · Report

Free Press At the Personal Democracy Forum conference yesterday, Josh Silver ripped into the telco lobby. Key quote: "I’m in New York, and you guys are in Planet Zorg. You’re talking about wanting to encourage competition, and it’s just simply not true."

Personal Democracy Forum: Battle over Broadband - Digits - WSJ

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The Obama administration has called for a $7.1 billion upgrade of the nation's broadband Internet system as part of the Recovery Act, but it will be a tall order for the FCC to create a plan that satisfies both telecom companies and broadband advocacy groups.

June 30 at 9:31am

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Laura at 4:47pm June 30

President Eisenhower(R) built the US interstate system-why is this so different?Isn't it a good thing that we have highways to Montana or Route 66? This will pay off for years to come just as the Interstate system has-small businesses will spring up all along the internet just as they have along the highway.

Harvey at 12:11pm July 1

Laura: It was that very Interstate Highway system that destroyed the economies of many small towns along route 66 and other roads by bye- passing them. No off ramps, no customers, no business.

Lee Naramore I'm trying to get broadband in my area AND at my home!!!! Help please

June 30 at 6:46am · Report

Free Press Julius Genachowski confirmed as FCC chair! Let's get to work: http://government.zdnet.com/?p=4981

Genachowski sails through FCC confirmation hearings | ZDNet Government | ZDNet.com

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Richard Koman delivers news and analysis on IT and enterprise computing in city, state & federal government.

June 26 at 6:47am

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Media Minutes: June 26, 2009

The Broadband Internet Fairness Act would help prevent overcharging by Internet Service Providers by requiring the companies to submit their pricing schemes to the Federal Trade Commission for approval...

June 25 at 6:46pm

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Free Press Welcomes New FCC Chair

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Senate confirmed Julius Genachowski as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Josh Silver, executive director of Free Press, issued the following statement: read more

June 25 at 6:46pm

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Zach at 7:14pm June 25

What's his agenda?

Robert at 9:03pm June 25

could be good...some info on him:
http://criticalinternetculture.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/who-is-julius-genachowski-to-head-fcc/

Free Press AT&T’s “Grandma” Analogy Upsets Grandmothers - They Don’t Want Overcharges Either

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AT&T’s pushback on Rep. Massa’s consumer protection legislation brought quite a reaction when it invoked the vision of “grandma” overpaying for her broadband account. The Contact ...

June 23 at 7:01pm

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Free Press Warns of Global Censorship Technology Deployed in U.S.

WASHINGTON -- According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran and China are likely using Deep Packet Inspection technology to monitor and control the Internet. read more

June 22 at 1:28pm

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Laura at 3:01pm June 22

And Comcast has used DPI, who knows who else

Bill at 6:29pm June 22

I intend to boycott Nokia. (I don't know if you can boycott Siemens...)

Karen Benz Scarvie Fundamental to real democracy is an informed electorate. With the media consolidations and mergers in the last few years we have a few powerful corporations controlling what Americans view, hear, see and know. Giants AT&T and Verizon are in on the act too with "smart phones" like iPHONE and Blackberry Storm. That's scary and why I've become a "fan" of FREEPRESS. They are media watchdogs and activists working to protect and expand our democracy.

June 20 at 6:51pm · Report

Leslie at 2:29pm June 22

Thanks for posting this. I just became a fan because this has been a big concern of mine for some time.

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June 20 at 1:58pm

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Free Press Public Knowledge's Harold Feld discusses "the exclusivity problem" http://www.freepress.net/node/61636

June 19 at 12:43pm

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Free Press If you love your iPhone, set it free.

Timothy Karr: If You Love the iPhone, Set It Free

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Do you want to get the new iPhone?

June 19 at 9:50am

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Free Press Restricting consumer choice - it's what the wireless carriers do best: http://www.freepress.net/node/61634

Restricting Consumer Choice | Free Press

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Sen. John Kerry held a hearing this week in which he asked for the public's thoughts on the current locked-down state of the wireless industry. In a post on SavetheInternet.com, he wrote:

June 19 at 8:41am

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Free Press The iPhone is out today. The Internet in your pocket? Not so much. Check out our new campaign:

Free My Phone | Free Press

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New mobile phones have been called “the Internet in your pocket,” but they’re not. Through exclusive deals for phones like the iPhone and BlackBerry Storm, wireless companies have curtailed innovation, crippled applications, and stuck users with the bill. ...

June 19 at 7:35am

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Media Minutes: June 19, 2009

Cell phone policies are being investigated by Congress, and the FreeMyPhone campaign is harnessing consumer anger over closed wireless networks in hopes of creating policy solutions to open them up. And the Bronx News Network is bringing local news to underserved areas in the northwest Bronx...

June 19 at 2:00am

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Free Press Praises FCC Action on Handset Exclusivity

WASHINGTON -- Speaking at a conference today, Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Copps agreed to open a proceeding on handset exclusivity. read more

June 19 at 2:00am

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Free Press Questions AT&T's Mobile Video Gatekeeping

WASHINGTON -- AT&T is allowing Major League Baseball to stream video live to the iPhone on the carrier's 3G network, but is prohibiting other companies like SlingPlayer Mobile from doing the same. read more

June 19 at 2:00am

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Chris L Lindley The media which at least appears to be controlled by the current administration has become so bias that we do not even hear about the truth of what is really going on.

June 18 at 6:14am · Report

Kevin Something we all need to do .. and to be vigilant as the big telcos will not stop trying to line their pockets at our expense

June 18 at 3:30am · Report

Free Press Just launched FreeMyPhone! We want the freedom to use our phones as we want on wireless networks that offer true high-speed Internet and real consumer choice. Join the Facebook group:

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June 17 at 8:41pm

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Free Press It's out! Support the Broadband Internet Pricing Fairness Act: http://bit.ly/hG6Li

June 17 at 11:20am

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Free Press Urges Quick Confirmation for FCC Chair

WASHINGTON -- Free Press is urging the Senate to move swiftly to confirm Julius Genachowski as chair of the Federal Communications Commission. read more

June 16 at 6:34pm

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Rep. Massa, Free Press, StoptheCap.com to Discuss Internet Fairness Act

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) will join Free Press and StoptheCap.com on a national conference call to discuss the "Broadband Internet Fairness Act," legislation that would protect consumers from excessive Internet overcharges...

June 16 at 6:34pm

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Free Press Here's your chance to help create better wireless policy. Really.

Who Really Owns Your Phone? | Save the Internet

Source: www.savetheinternet.com

We've got a busy couple of days ahead in the Senate Commerce Committee, but they're exactly the kind of days you've been fighting to see for a long time.

June 16 at 12:34pm

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Keith at 2:44pm June 16

Right ON! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!

Free Press at 7:29am June 17

There's a good comment thread on this post... keep it coming: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/06/16/who-really-owns-your-phone

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Sen. Kerry Invites Public to Weigh In with Wireless Concerns

WASHINGTON -- In a SavetheInternet.com blog post, Who Really Owns Your Phone?, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) expressed concern about the wireless marketplace and invited the public to weigh in...

June 16 at 10:15am

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Free Press Iran, Twitter and the CNN fail: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/06/15/iran-twitter-and-cnn-fail

Iran, Twitter and the CNN Fail | Save the Internet

Source: www.savetheinternet.com

As I write this, three of the top 10 "trending topics on Twitter are related to the protests currently rocking Iran. In fact, the most popular trend on Twitter for the last few days has been #iranelection, which updates with hundreds of new tweets

June 15 at 2:33pm

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John at 9:56am June 16

The failure of US MSM on this important development is nothing short of appalling. But after more than 8 years of Bush sycophancy, it's not at all surprising that the MSM can no longer recognize significant news stories.

Free Press While news about the mainstream media seems to get worse by the day, the same can’t be said for ethnic media. http://live.stopbigmedia.com/blog/2009/06/ethnic-media-going-strong/

Stop Big Media » Blog Archive » Ethnic Media Going Strong

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The FCC's Dec. 18th decision to relax media ownership rules will make this situation even worse.Tell Your Representatives to Intervene »

June 15 at 1:35pm

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Crystal at 10:26pm June 15

I'm starting to doubt all these kinds of sites

Free Press at 10:29am June 16

We're definitely paying attention to the media coverage -- and lack thereof -- in the U.S., and the amazing role that Twitter has been playing. See this for more: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/06/15/iran-twitter-and-cnn-fail

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Free Press Take Action! - Tell the Washington Post that we need journalism that serves the public interest not corporate interests.

Free Press At the Personal Democracy Forum conference yesterday, Josh Silver ripped into the telco lobby. Key quote: "I’m in New York, and you guys are in Planet Zorg. You’re talking about wanting to encourage competition, and it’s just simply not true."

Lee Naramore I'm trying to get broadband in my area AND at my home!!!! Help please

Free Press Julius Genachowski confirmed as FCC chair! Let's get to work: http://government.zdnet.com/?p=4981

Free Press AT&T’s “Grandma” Analogy Upsets Grandmothers - They Don’t Want Overcharges Either

Free Press We've created a fan page for FreeMyPhone: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FreeMyPhone/89600309468Please become a fan and tell your friends!

Free Press Public Knowledge's Harold Feld discusses "the exclusivity problem" http://www.freepress.net/node/61636

Free Press If you love your iPhone, set it free.

Free Press Restricting consumer choice - it's what the wireless carriers do best: http://www.freepress.net/node/61634

Free Press The iPhone is out today. The Internet in your pocket? Not so much. Check out our new campaign:

Chris L Lindley The media which at least appears to be controlled by the current administration has become so bias that we do not even hear about the truth of what is really going on.

Kevin Something we all need to do .. and to be vigilant as the big telcos will not stop trying to line their pockets at our expense

Free Press Just launched FreeMyPhone! We want the freedom to use our phones as we want on wireless networks that offer true high-speed Internet and real consumer choice. Join the Facebook group:

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Kema Pankey Lindsey We need to act soon. If it's even still possible.

Free Press It's out! Support the Broadband Internet Pricing Fairness Act: http://bit.ly/hG6Li

Free Press Here's your chance to help create better wireless policy. Really.

Free Press Iran, Twitter and the CNN fail: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/06/15/iran-twitter-and-cnn-fail

Free Press While news about the mainstream media seems to get worse by the day, the same can’t be said for ethnic media. http://live.stopbigmedia.com/blog/2009/06/ethnic-media-going-strong/

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