To push massive mergers through, companies make it sound like their deals will be in the public interest — and in the best interests of marginalized communities.
I am here today to urge the Philadelphia City Council to adopt a franchise agreement that removes the barriers so many poor families face when seeking affordable, high-speed Internet service.
Today’s society demands the ability to communicate quickly and seamlessly. Lifeline provides many low-income consumers that critical link to communicate with their communities, employers, families and support network.
NHMC has been an ardent and tireless supporter of Lifeline, participating in numerous FCC proceedings on the issue and testifying before Congress multiple times.
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.
For the last nine months, the media justice arm of the United Church of Christ has been collaborating with people of faith and faith leaders around the country on its Faithful Internet campaign.
Lifeline has tremendous potential to dramatically improve the lives of millions of Americans. As a former Lifeline recipient, I know firsthand how life-changing it can be.
