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Trump Nominates Project 2025 Contributor, Section 230 Foe to Chair FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated, as his pick to head the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr — an author of Project 2025 who has called for gutting Section 230 protections.
Breitbart Attacks FCC Nominee Over Activism Against Sex Censorship
Right-wing news site Breitbart.com is attempting to derail the confirmation of Gigi Sohn, President Joe Biden’s nominee for a seat on the FCC, by attacking her activism against censorship of sexual content.
Trump's Candidate for the FCC Grilled on Section 230
President Donald Trump’s candidate for a crucial seat on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was grilled this week during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee concerning the stated presidential wish to erode Section 230 protections via the federal agency.
FCC Chairman to Issue Rules Regarding Websites' Content Moderation Liability
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced today that the agency will issue rules deciding when website operators’ moderation practices over third-party content leaves them exposed to potential legal liability, following Donald Trump’s directives on his May 28 Executive Order.
FCC: Net Neutrality Ends on June 11
The FCC today announced that the rollback of net neutrality will take effect on Monday, June 11.
FCC Votes to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to dismantle rules regulating the businesses that connect consumers to the internet.
FCC Prepares to Hand Over Internet Oversight to FTC
The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission announced their intent to enter into an agreement where the two agencies would coordinate online consumer protection efforts following the adoption of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order.
FCC to Vote on Repeal of Net Neutrality; EFF Issues Call to Action
The Electronic Frontier Foundation today issued a call for action, urging internet users to tell lawmakers that a draft order to make changes to net neutrality rules is a critical threat for those seeking a free and open web.
FCC Opens Public Comment to Overturn Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission today released text of its proposal to repeal the agency’s net neutrality rules.
FCC Passes Net Neutrality Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission approved a net neutrality policy for an open Internet by a 3-2 vote at its Thursday meeting.
Legal Reality: Get Off Your Butt and Email the FCC Now
I am beginning this month’s article with what I hope will be an unambiguous call to action for everyone in the greater online adult entertainment community to join the battle to restore net neutrality.
Obama Calls on FCC to Protect Net Neutrality
President Obama today called on the FCC to preserve "a free and open Internet" by enforcing the principle of treating all traffic the same way and forgetting about a proposal to add virtual toll roads.
EFF Takes on Net Neutrality's Critics in Comments to FCC
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has reiterated to the FCC that it must reclassify broadband as a "common carrier" service so that ISPs face the same regulations as telephone service, allowing fair and equal access.
FCC Extends Net Neutrality Comment Period
The Federal Communications Commission has added more days for interested parties to weigh on the proposal for new net-neutrality rules governing ISPs.
Will the FCC Read All Net Neutrality Comments?
With thousands upon thousands of comments on net neutrality already logged, and many more coming through, how in the world will all of them get read and digested?
ISPs Warn ‘Common Carrier’ Status will Cause Service Stagnation
More than 30 of the nation’s top Internet Service Providers have penned a letter to the FCC warning of a decline in innovation and new services if ISPs are deemed “common carriers.”
FCC Net Neutrality Proposals OKd for Public Comment
The FCC voted 3-2 today to advanced new rules that would ban ISPs from blocking or throttling websites, but allow them to ink deals with content providers for preferential treatment.
FCC Chair Revises Net Neutrality Plan Before Thursday's Vote
The FCC's chairman has revised his proposal for net neutrality after receiving considerable unfavorable criticism on a plan unveiled in April.
FCC Commissioner Calls for Delay on New Net Neutrality Rules
Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked for the agency’s chairman to delay a proposal for new net neutrality rules.
FCC Petitions Supreme Court to Reinstate Nip Slip Fine
The Federal Communications Commission has decided to continue on with the Janet Jackson nipple case eight years after her infamous wardrobe malfunction incident at the Super Bowl.