Tag: net neutrality

Why LGBT Communities and Our Allies Should Care about Net Neutrality

On By Mary L. GrayIn Commentary

It's easy to forget the larger, community benefits of an Open Internet that doesn't discriminate based on the content flowing through the fiber (or however it gets to you). But let's get specific. How does this open network nurture and support underserved and marginalized LGBT communities and why does something like Net Neutrality matter to …

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Are Internet companies using us to fight against SOPA?

On By Andrés Monroy-HernándezIn Commentary, Reflections2 Comments

Like many of my colleagues I oppose to SOPA and PIPA. I have been a proponent of Free Culture for many years (which I know is funny to say next to the Microsoft logo) and I have studied young people's perceptions of intellectual property because I find the topic fascinating and extremely important. However, there …

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