America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
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OTI Disappointed in the House-Passed FOSTA-SESTA Bill
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OTI to FCC: Don’t Rip Broadband Away From Low-Income Americans
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San Francisco’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Municipal Fiber Releases Net Neutrality Report
The city of San Francisco’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Municipal Fiber released a report on net neutrality, digital privacy, and local control.
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How to Save the World with Blockchain
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New Film and Map Highlight the Importance of Naloxone
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National Academies Report on Encryption Should Pave the Way to Move Past the “Backdoor” Debate
The NAS report comes at a critical time, as the administration’s campaign for encryption backdoors has accelerated.
Emercoin Joins the BTA Family to Advance Social Impact Ideas
BTA and Emercoin will work together to pursue ground-breaking blockchain pilots.