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 )

Why Trump Caved to China and Huawei

Vijay Prashad / Indpendent Media Institute Jul 9, 2019 No matter how much pressure he exerts on its technological sector, the president is slowly realizing that Beijing is unlikely to blink. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: We’re Living in a New Gilded Age

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 Corporations have completely rigged the economy to boost their profits. If Democrats regain power, they must revive antitrust. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New U.S. Privacy Law Could Be Good for Google, Bad for You

Marcy Gordon and Matt O'Brien / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2018 Congress is taking steps toward determining how companies use consumer data, and indications are that regulation will be light. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After AT&T-Time Warner Win, Is Comcast-Fox a Done Deal?

MAE ANDERSON / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2018 Comcast is likely to bid for Fox's entertainment business as early as Wednesday now that a federal judge has cleared AT&T's $85 billion takeover of Time Warner. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

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 )

Sprint Deal With T-Mobile May Hurt Consumers, Cost Jobs

STAN CHOE and TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 The merger announced Sunday will be reviewed by the Justice Department and the FCC. It could make cellphones more expensive and reduce the telecommunications workforce. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Are You Listening, America?

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Mar 2, 2018 Vladimir Putin's state of the nation address outlines a dangerous nuclear reality and should not be dismissed as political posturing. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Congress and States Still Can Save the Open Internet

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality laws in December, but the fight for net neutrality is not over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After Net Neutrality: Brace for Internet ‘Fast Lanes’

Ali Arbel / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2017 Seven major providers equivocated when asked if they might establish access lanes of different speeds. None would rule out the possibility. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )