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FCC is Wrong on Internet Traffic Prioritization

September 30, 2016

TechFreedom Scholar to Present Research at TPRC WASHINGTON — Contrary to the claims of some activists, paid prioritization of Internet traffic is not a zero-sum...


#129: Surveillance on Arab-Americans

September 30, 2016

If you’ve ever gone through airport security, you’ve felt the effect of the 9/11 attacks. But for Arab-Americans, the impact is a lot more serious...


Four States Sue to Delay IANA Transition

September 29, 2016

Lawsuit Raises First Amendment, Constitutional Concerns WASHINGTON — Today, the attorneys general of Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada filed a lawsuit asking a Federal district...


#128: Mobile Money in Africa

September 27, 2016

Cell phone ownership in Africa has ballooned over the last decade, bringing the benefits of the Internet to developing populations. In particular, mobile finances have...


#127: Rules of the Driverless Road

September 22, 2016

“Driverless cars” is a hot topic this year, especially as self-driving Ubers hit the roads in Pittsburgh. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...


#126: Who Watches the Watchmen?

September 20, 2016

We know from the Snowden leaks that the NSA and other intelligence agencies are watching us. But who watches the watchers? Congress is responsible for...