When November 3, 2020 arrives, 16 million Americans will be voting in their first presidential election. For the first time, these newly minted voters will take part in a bedrock practice of our country, one that ensures a government reflects its citizenry. Our founders envisioned a democratic republic, though imperfect at the time, in […]
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On July 23, 2020, Public Knowledge convened a group of technology policy advocates to discuss an issue plaguing cities and towns nationwide – digital redlining. Across the country, internet service providers make strategic business decisions when allocating funds for improving or upgrading existing broadband infrastructure. Decisions rooted in a projected return on investment, anticipated subscribership,
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The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is an organization that prepares women for leadership roles in public policy. In its 2020 summer seminar series, Women in Science and Health Innovation, Next Century Cities (NCC) was invited to discuss how broadband access supports telehealth programs and helps reduce health disparities. On July 23, 2020, Francella Ochillo,
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The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a collection of public interest advocates, government officials, technologists, research scientists, industry experts and academia that gather to discuss the future of the Internet. The annual conference provides a forum for thought leaders to exchange information and share good practices that help shape technology policy. Francella Ochillo, Next
On July 14, 2020, long-time broadband and telehealth advocate, Craig Settles, released a statement reiterating the importance of telehealth opportunities for both urban and rural residents. It urged Congress and federal regulators to direct broadband funding for telehealth initiatives towards disconnected urban populations with the same vigor that has been applied to rural telehealth programs.
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