Politics Apr 25 Net neutrality reinstated as FCC passes measure to regulate internet providers By David Hamilton, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 Is broadband an essential utility, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service to its status as an essential telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 30 FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to leave agency on Inauguration Day Pai undid net neutrality rules that barred internet service providers like Comcast and AT&T from favoring some types of online traffic over others in 2017 and championed other deregulatory efforts. By Tali Arbel, Associated Press
World Oct 01 Watch 7:00 News Wrap: Iraqi forces fire on protesters in Baghdad In our news wrap Tuesday, violence broke out in Baghdad as security forces fired on crowds protesting corruption and a lack of jobs. Officials said one person was killed and some 200 hurt. Also, a mass march in Hong Kong…
Politics Nov 05 Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal The Supreme Court has ended the court fight over repealed Obama-era "net neutrality" rules that required internet providers to treat all online traffic equally. By Associated Press
Sep 30 California’s tough net neutrality bill prompts U.S. lawsuit By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation's toughest net neutrality measure Sunday, prompting an immediate lawsuit by the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jun 11 ‘Net neutrality’ is ending. Here’s how your internet use could change By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Changes are likely to happen slowly, as companies assess how much consumers will tolerate. Here's what you should know. Continue reading
May 17 Democrats hope net neutrality issue will win votes this fall By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Democrats, joined by three Republicans, pushed through a measure intended to revive Obama-era internet rules that ensured equal treatment for all web traffic, though opposition in the House and the White House seems insurmountable. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: NY attorney general vows net neutrality lawsuit By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission rolled back Obama-era rules that safeguarded equal access to the internet. New York's attorney general said he will lead a multi-state lawsuit against the decision. Also, California's devastating Thomas fire is… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 3:13 The alarming challenge of building a safer, fairer internet By PBS News Hour When Martha Lane Fox was starting her career in tech, the internet felt like the "most incredible, redistributive, democratic, empowering force for good." So what went wrong? Fox, a current board member of Twitter and founder of Doteveryone, offers her… Continue watching