As Clinton Wins Nomination, Her Tech Circle Gets In Formation

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On June 6, the Associated Press declared that Hillary Clinton would be the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. She is now the first women to lead a major political party in the U.S. With the 2016 field now essentially down to Clinton and Donald Trump, both major parties are drafting their platforms for the November election. Which tech policy issues will get attention as we move to the general election? Who are the key players? Nearly 20 technology and civil rights organizations on June 6 sent a letter to the heads of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in an effort to encourage the parties to adopt platforms that defend Internet privacy, affordability, and openness. They say the parties should treat Internet access as "essential, not a luxury,” adding “Understanding where both political parties stand on issues such as protecting privacy online, or ensuring greater broadband access, deployment, and adoption in urban, rural, and tribal areas alike, will be crucial to helping voters make an informed choice on Election Day.” This week, RNC members met with a number of technology trade groups in closed-door meetings to talk about issues like network neutrality and surveillance. The DNC heard testimony from stakeholders on June 8 and 9 about the party’s platform, which will be taken up during its national convention in July.


As Clinton Wins Nomination, Her Tech Circle Gets In Formation