Ensuring Access to Educational Materials: Broken Arrow’s Story
One school district in suburban Oklahoma worked out a model to help ensure access to educational materials with or without Internet access.
Statement in Support of D.C. Technology Ban
Facial recognition and IMSI-catchers pose a significant threat to the civil rights and civil liberties of all District residents.
COVID-19’s Impact on Childcare and Gender Equality
A report out of the Center for Economic and Policy Research explores COVID-19’s short and long term impact on gender equality and childcare.
EARN IT Act as Passed by Committee Remains Problematic and Ineffective Despite Coalition Opposition
OTI strongly opposes the EARN IT Act. Despite amendments, the threats posed by the original bill to encryption and free expression remain.
OTI and Coalition Urge Global Regulators to Closely Scrutinize Google/Fitbit Merger
Groups outline serious competition and data privacy concerns with the proposed deal.
Protesting During a Pandemic Is an Agonizing Choice. It’s Also the Only Choice.
Black people are no strangers to putting their lives on the line to fight systemic racism—and we should all be willing to do the same.
Students Need Emergency Grants, But This Tool Just Gives Them False Hope
A company is promising to help college students access federal coronavirus relief aid. But it’s not clear how much help they’ll provide.