At the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social Tech Convening breakout on the FCC titled "Can They Do That?" talking about all the controversial things this FCC is doing to censor people, bully a free press, & harm communities. h/t to PK's @alisavalentin.bsky.social, panel moderator

Disney's experience with the FCC has made one thing ⁠undeniable for ​any company facing the same pressure. You cannot buy ​this administration's favor. For the right price, you can only borrow it. And the price always goes up.

Today marks one year since Trump “declared” the end of the #DigitalEquity Act, cutting access to internet, work & school opportunities, and essential services, particularly in the Black Rural South. Call your local officials to preserve vital funding that closes the #DigitalDivide (link below).

If we want America to lead in AI, we must first ensure every American can participate in the digital economy. Investments in digital skilling and AI leadership are fundamentally connected. Keep Digital Equity Act Grants protected. #AILeadership

One year ago, this administration walked away from a bipartisan commitment to help connect every American, regardless of income, zip code, or language. You can't lead in AI with a workforce locked out of the digital economy. It is time to restore Digital Equity Act funding now.

Great thread from our 2023 Donald H. McGannon Award winner @alisavalentin.bsky.social on the importance of the Digital Equity Act ⬇️ #SaveDigitalEquity #ProtectDigitalEquity

🧵 We must be clear-eyed in how we assess and respond to the moment we face as a country. The first step is to be honest. The Trump administration has undeniably demonstrated through rhetoric and actions its desire to deepen the suffering of Black people and other people of color here and abroad.

The late Representative John Lewis once said access to the internet is the "civil rights issue of the 21st century”. Join us today as we call on lawmakers to act to #SaveDigitalEquity and protect our digital future.

These actions risk the loss of critical funding to provide the training, resources and skills necessary for rural, low-income, and minority communities to be competitive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. The time to act is now.

The Digital Equity Act passed Congress in 2021 as part of the #IIJA, allocating $2.75 billion to expand affordable, reliable broadband connectivity across the nation. But in May 2025, President Trump unlawfully cancelled the program in a Truth Social post, calling it "racist and illegal".

Communities cannot benefit from broadband infrastructure they cannot access, afford, or use. OTI's @jessicadine.bsky.social emphasized this in her @techpolicypress.bsky.social op-ed on the Digital Equity Act. #SaveDigitalEquity https://bit.ly/4tlVtIO

A year ago, President Trump abruptly “canceled” the Digital Equity Act for being a “woke handout.” The DEA directed funding to states, territories, & community organizations to address the #DigitalDivide. 1/2 #SaveDigitalEquity #SaveBEAD #SaveDEA www.benton.org/blog/digital...

One year ago, the Digital Equity Act was illegally canceled via a social media post. The Digital Equity Act funds orgs that help people get online and stay online. #SaveDigitalEquity

OTI hosted an event featuring first-hand accounts of why the Digital Equity Act (DEA) is needed. The programs that DEA funding would have supported are what make America's investment in broadband infrastructure worthwhile. #SaveDigitalEquity https://bit.ly/4whPasx

National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) affiliates remind us that digital inclusion work has never been fueled by one policy or program, but by every person who works toward digital equity in their communities. #SaveDigitalEquity #SaveBEAD #SaveDEA www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/the-dig...

The Trump administration's anti-civil rights agenda has landed the Digital Equity Act in its crosshairs — but the fight isn't over yet. Read the latest from Broadband Policy Director @alisavalentin.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/inequity-is-...

Today, a federal appeals court vacated the Federal Communications Commission's digital discrimination rule, finding that the agency had exceeded its authority. Read our statement from Legal Director @bergmayer.net:

*checks mail *gets another ticket for allegedly not stopping long enough before the white line before making a right turn *a very expensive coffee and cookie run strikes again

Seems like the FCC needs to read its own website ... www.fcc.gov/media/radio/...

@publicknowledge.bsky.social is a proud partner of #LocalNewsDay – a national day of action to celebrate and strengthen trusted local news and information. Are you subscribed to your local newspaper yet? Find your local newspaper here: localnewsday.org/newsrooms/

Still thinking about this moment today during @mattfieldwood.bsky.social’s testimony before House E&C. In response to Carr’s manufactured attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion, Matt notes that it seems like white men are doing just fine. And as I said 10 years ago, #TechPolicySoWhite.

I didn’t get to see the hearing live but I’ll take @alisavalentin.bsky.social’s CliffsNotes any day.

We appreciated this exchange on affordability too, @alisavalentin.bsky.social.

Strong thread from @alisavalentin.bsky.social about Telecomms Act of 1996 hearing happening today

The @housecommerce.bsky.social hearing about the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is underway. Congress should focus on what matters: guaranteeing everyone has access to affordable, reliable broadband and ensuring the FCC can carry out its mission without political interference and weaponization.

Thank you to everyone who attended “Telecommunications Act of 1996 at 30: An Analysis of Policy, Power, and the Public Interest” at Howard University on Tuesday. It was so great to hear from @mcclellan.house.gov and all of our amazing speakers. It was also great to be back at my alma mater! H-U!

Join us today at 2pm ET!

Today, Feb. 24th at 3:00 p.m., join @publicknowledge.bsky.social and the Cathy Hughes School of Communications Department of Communications Studies at @howard.edu for a landmark discussion celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-teleco...

On Tuesday Feb. 24 at 3:00 p.m., join @publicknowledge.bsky.social and the Cathy Hughes School of Communications Department of Communications Studies at @howard.edu for a landmark discussion celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996!

"Too often, ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’ rhetoric is used as a political shield to sidestep meaningful reform and instead revives debates about ‘deservingness’ to distract from what is truly at stake." Read our statement from Broadband Po.icy Director @alisavalentin.bsky.social:

Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on Lifeline program reforms that risk making enrollment and participation more complicated, more surveilled, and more punitive in an already underutilized program.

According to my calculations, I can never have enough notebooks or witty advocacy stickers to cover up company logos on said notebooks.

Bad Bunny accepts the #GRAMMYs award for Album of the Year.

Liam and his father are back home in Minneapolis. And the images of @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social made me cry. That's how our electeds should act. Standing shoulder to shoulder with constituents, fighting to ensure human dignity and safety. #justice

In his forthcoming book, Your Data Will Be Used Against You, George Washington University Law School professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson explores how sensor-driven technologies, social media monitoring, and artificial intelligence can be weaponized against democratic values and personal freedoms.

“Even as a young boy you have moved the world….Don’t let anyone tell you this isn’t your home.” 💕

As if this week wasn’t terrible enough, someone in my neighborhood now has video footage of me crawling and sliding on a hill of ice with a broom and shovel to their porch to get my food because it was delivered to the wrong house.

My first remarks since being arrested last night.

If you're having trouble tracking the dizzying number of attacks on free expression, check out the @freepress.bsky.social report, "Chokehold: Donald Trump’s War on Free Speech & the Need for Systemic Resistance," and prepare to be very, very alarmed. www.freepress.net/attack-on-fr...

Make no mistake: The arrest of @donlemonofficial.bsky.social along with three other journalists for doing their jobs marks the next step in the Trump administration's attack on free speech and the free press. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been arrested for reporting the news. This is a brazen, unconstitutional overreach. We demand that Congress act immediately to check the executive branch’s unhinged abuse of power.

This just in: "Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards," Lemon's attorney Abbe Lowell says.

At a time when millions of families are already struggling with the rising cost of living, the FCC should be focused on making connectivity more affordable. Instead, it is erecting new barriers that risk raising phone and internet bills for the people who can least afford it. 🧵

Documenting how industry enables, profits from, and legitimizes attacks on people of color in the U.S. is critical. That’s why reading this report by @rlivier.bsky.social from @freepress.bsky.social is at the top of my to-do list this week.

Live-action shot of Chair Carr’s team directing staff to remove the word “independent” from the homepage that describes the role of the FCC.

In April, I wrote about how FCC Chair Brendan Carr has spent years auditioning to hold an apple, peach, or whatever Real Housewives prop by pandering to the “main character.” His testimony today before Senate Commerce proved that...again. publicknowledge.org/the-mysterio...

During questioning, FCC Chair Brendan Carr was asked whether the FCC is an independent agency. Sen. Luján specifically cited the FCC website calling it “independent.” I took a screenshot of the site at 11:54 am I took another at 12:22 pm and the word “independent” was gone. #FCCOversight

In December, there's always tension between resting & a mad rush to accomplish goals. I’m making my way through my list: -Got rid of clothes that were giving Little House on the Prairie vibes -Caught up on Below Deck episodes -Publish my first Bluesky post (you’re seeing this in real time)