Why Americans Are Still Waiting for Our First Tech President

The Open Technology Institute was cited in a Guardian piece about the creation of the Internet Policy Platform:

Guardian readers are getting an exclusive look at the platform here. It’s been endorsed by more than a dozen internet rights, social justice and consumer advocacy organizations, including 18 Million Rising, ColorOfChange, Demand Progress, Free Press, the National Hispanic Media Coalition, New America’s Open Technology Institute and Public Knowledge.

We built the platform around six guiding principles supported by millions of Americans who have become forceful advocates for internet rights. These principles – free speech, access, choice, privacy, transparency and openness – are what make the internet a democratic medium like no other. They must be upheld by anyone seeking elected office – not just our next president.

The internet isn’t just a tactical tool for campaign organizing. Candidates need to pay attention to internet users and protect the interests of everyone who’s fighting for policies to keep the network open, secure and available to everyone.