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Net neutrality is dead. It’s time to fear Mickey Mouse
Disney just took control of 21st Century Fox’s media empire, and the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality regulations that prevent internet providers from discriminatory behavior. These two industry-shaking events will set media companies on a dramatic collision course with ISPs. It is the conflict that threatens the internet.
What public libraries will lose without net neutrality -- A Q&A with NYPL President Tony Mar (The Verge)
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The FCC's Democratic Commissioners on Net Neutrality Vote: 'We Have a Mess on our Hands'
In separate phone interviews conducted last week, The Verge spoke with Federal Communications Commissioners Clyburn and Rosenworcel about this week’s vote, and what happens next.
Congress took $101 Million in Donations from the ISP Industry -- Here's How Much Your Lawmaker Got
While it is clear that alignment with the Internet service providers is currently drawn along party lines, the industry’s attempt to gain favor with lawmakers is not partisan. Entrenched telecommunications companies liberally spread money and attention to everyone who holds office. Sometimes that influence comes in the form of lavish parties with Olympic athletes and lobbyists, but consistently it comes in the form of contributions to campaigns.