Environment

How the FCC Fails to Protect the Environment

Peter Elkind / ProPublica May 4, 2023 The FCC Is supposed to protect the environment. It doesn’t. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Judge Clears a Path to T-Mobile’s $26.5 Billion Sprint Bid

TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2020 Claims by more than a dozen states that the deal would mean less competition and higher phone bills are rejected. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Critics Warn ‘Consumers Will Pay the Price’ for T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2019 Attorneys general from several states are taking legal measures to stop the merger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Passes Nation’s Strongest Net Neutrality Bill

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 2, 2018 In a major victory for the open internet that could have ripple effects throughout the United States, the Golden State thwarts aggressive lobbying by the telecom industry. Gov. Jerry Brown has 30 days to sign or veto the bill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Urged to Restore Net Neutrality in Wake of Firefighting Debacle

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2018 First responders demand action after Verizon throttles data speeds for the fire department during a natural disaster in Santa Clara County, Calif. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sinclair Effort to Expand Its Right-Wing TV Empire Collapses

The Associated Press Aug 10, 2018 A $3.9 billion proposal to buy out Tribune Media has ended in acrimony, blocking a bid to create a media giant that could have rivaled Fox News. An unhappy Tribune Media is suing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Net Neutrality Defenders Ramp Up Pressure on House Lawmakers

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jul 23, 2018 Open-internet advocates launch a new tool to let constituents know where members of Congress stand on the issue. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Confront Digital Oligarchs and Defend Net Neutrality

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 18, 2018 Add Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the list of current and potential Trump administration members working to do away with an open internet for good. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Net Neutrality’ Officially Dead, but Battle Continues

MAE ANDERSON / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 The demise of Obama-era internet protections could affect consumers' ability to watch and use their favorite apps and services—though not right away. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Think ‘Net Neutrality’ Is Dead? Think Again.

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig May 31, 2018 A bill that revives guarantees is progressing in California, one of a number of states pushing against the 2017 federal rollback. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Backs Effort to Restore ‘Net Neutrality’

KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press May 16, 2018 Three Republicans join Democrats to push through a measure intended to revive Obama-era internet rules that ensured equal treatment for all web traffic. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Last-Ditch Battle for ‘Net Neutrality’

Ilana Novick / Truthdig May 11, 2018 Legislation that Democrats have created might pass the Senate, but it has little chance of clearing the House. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )