America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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Rep. Coffman Stands Up For Net Neutrality, Becomes First House Republican to Support CRA
Support for strong net neutrality protections has always been and continues to be a common sense position outside the Beltway.
Designing for Health
How do we leverage technology to transform the medical care system to one that promotes health and well-being?
OTI Applauds Justice Department’s Decision to Appeal AT&T/Time Warner Ruling
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will appeal a June ruling that allowed AT&T to acquire Time Warner Inc.
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The education field is slowly starting to recognize OER as a viable option for instructional materials.
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Reflections on a year spent investigating the business models that underpin our public interest technology landscape.
Always Under Construction
When New Orleans realized nobody was using its new road-closure-map website, the city actually fixed it.
Fort Collins Community Overcomes Long Odds, Wins Municipal Broadband Vote
In Fort Collins, Colorado, community interest and engagement is leading to high-speed, high-quality, affordable broadband.
How We Can ‘Free’ Our Facebook Friends
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In Landmark Privacy Ruling, Supreme Court Requires a Warrant for Cell Phone Location Records
The U.S. Supreme Court took a critical step to protect Americans’ privacy with its 5-4 ruling in Carpenter v. U.S.