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Prison-Phone Justice Advocates Push the FCC to Take Action
Amy Kroin
October 26, 2015
For too long prisoners and their families have struggled to remain connected thanks to the predatory prices— up to $10 for a 15-minute call — charged by prison-phone companies like Securus Technologies.
Elizabeth Warren Exposes the Truth
Amy Kroin
October 8, 2015
Last week Elizabeth Warren stirred up a fuss for doing what our elected officials are supposed to do: hold the powerful accountable.
Report: Why Organizers of All Stripes Need to Fight for Digital Rights
Amy Kroin
August 18, 2015
Anyone who’s watched an online petition or hashtag go viral can testify to the Internet’s power to effect change. A must-read report from our friends at the Center for Media Justice poses a provocative question about this phenomenon.
Comcast Is Doing What??
Amy Kroin
July 24, 2015
After a year of embarrassing customer-service blunders, Comcast is trying to improve its image by offering free Internet-speed upgrades — but only to certain high-paying customers.
Why Approving the AT&T-DIRECTV Merger Is a HUGE Mistake
Amy Kroin
July 23, 2015
The FCC helped kill one bad merger earlier this year: Comcast’s bid to take over Time Warner Cable. But on Tuesday it moved toward granting a different deal that’s also pretty awful.
Sneak Attack on Net Neutrality Picks Up Steam in the House
Amy Kroin
June 17, 2015
“Maybe every so often we can be on the side of the American people,” Rep. Jose Serrano said, “and not corporations.” Those are fighting words — but unfortunately the House majority doesn’t seem to be heeding them.
News Flash: The Charter-Time Warner Cable Merger Will Benefit Execs, Burden the Rest of Us
Amy Kroin
May 27, 2015
Like any merger, the Charter-Time Warner Cable deal is about the consolidation of power. But it’s also the story of three men.
Just What the Doctor Didn't Order: More Media Consolidation
Amy Kroin
May 6, 2015
Breathe in and breathe out, take a seat and brace yourself for a real shocker: The National Association of Broadcasters is once again supporting a plan to allow more media consolidation.
Deadly Times for Journalists Worldwide
Amy Kroin
April 28, 2015
The latest report from the Committee to Protect Journalists shows that we’re in the midst of the “most dangerous period for journalists in recent history.”
Congress Is STILL Trying to Destroy Net Neutrality
Amy Kroin
April 14, 2015
Congress is trying to destroy Net Neutrality. Again. On Monday, Rep. Doug Collins introduced a “resolution of disapproval” designed to overturn the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules.

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