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Today at 10:30 AM, Senior Vice President Harold Feld will testify before the United States Senate Commerce Committee at the hearing titled, "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans." His testimony will urge Congress to rise above partisan politics and defend the First Amendment from the Trump administration. As the testimony explains, Congress must act to protect free speech. Read our statement at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ecJ2GTYt

I'm testifying tomorrow at Senate Commerce hearing at 10:30 a.m. Senate Commerce now keeps everything embargoed until the hearing start, so y'all will have to tune in to hear what I have to say. https://lnkd.in/eQErGi2C

Instagram recently announced a new PG-13 ratings system for its Teen accounts, but the initiative has little in common with its film industry counterpart. The latest from Policy Director Lisa H. Macpherson: https://lnkd.in/eKMm-sby

On November 12, join Public Knowledge for our in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," in Washington D.C., 9 AM to 4 PM at the True Reformer Building. We’ll hear from members of Congress, former officials of independent agencies, and civil society leaders as we discuss regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility over the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. RSVP today to join us at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eiKG-uPB

Last week, a New York judge dismissed Drake's lawsuit against UMG, finding the allegedly defamatory claims in "Not Like Us" to be nonactionable opinion. But while the lawsuit may be over, a closer look hints at a bigger story. In their latest blog post, Public Knowledge Digital Content Manager Will McBride and Senior Policy Counsel Meredith Rose dive into how Drake's defamation lawsuit echoes some of what we already know about the shady – and sometimes illegal – practices of the music industry. Read more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e8YekfEX

Last week, news lobbyists flocked to the Hill to lobby for what they describe as "legislation to protect and support quality journalism” — which may very well include the embattled Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. In her latest blog post, Policy Director Lisa H. Macpherson breaks down why Public Knowledge and other policy advocates continue to oppose this bill, and the better options available to protect news publishers in the Digital Era. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/eb8MDPbj

Our society automated everything — except access to digital innovation. On this Digital Inclusion Week, we will join leading broadband policy experts who will share insights for how to ensure all communities can thrive in our digital ecosystem. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5kV7AnK Public Knowledge National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Since becoming Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Brendan Carr has wasted no time in dramatically changing the US wireless market, quickly moving to eliminate the fourth and fifth largest competitors. In his latest blog post, Public Knowledge Senior Vice President Harold Feld breaks down the history of the Commission's previous approach to spectrum management — and why the Chairman's departure to focus on "spectrum efficiency" poses a threat to maintaining a competitive marketplace. https://lnkd.in/eGTC48Vb

Happy Digital Inclusion Week 2025! The Public Knowledge team will host two events this week, so be sure to mark your calendars! EVENT 1: Thursday, October 9th at 2 pm ET (Online Only) Digital Inclusion Week Policy Webinar: Strategies for Advancing Broadband Affordability and Broadband Adoption Join Public Knowledge, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, UnidosUS, and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights for a Digital Inclusion Week policy webinar about broadband affordability, broadband adoption, and the urgent need for Universal Service Fund reform. This discussion will bring together leading broadband policy experts who will share insights about today's challenges and will propose solutions for how to ensure all communities can thrive in our digital ecosystem. You can register to attend using this link: https://lnkd.in/ezgAvC7p Opening Remarks: Alejandra Montoya-Boyer, VP, Center for Civil Rights & Technology at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Special Remarks: FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Panelists: -John Heitmann, Partner, Nelson Mullins -Claudia Ruiz, Senior Civil Rights Policy Advisor, UnidosUS -Amy Huffman, Policy Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance -Jordan Arnold, Research Associate, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society -(Moderator) Alisa Valentin, Broadband Policy Director, Public Knowledge EVENT 2: Friday, October 10th at 10:30 ET (In-Person) A Conversation with Dr. Nicol Turner Lee Join us for a special Digital Inclusion Week event featuring Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution and author of Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass. In this conversation, she will expand on her research with a forward-looking discussion of today’s digital equity challenges—from broadband access and affordability to algorithmic bias and online opportunity—and offer insights on what policymakers, advocates, and communities can do to ensure no one is left offline. This event is hosted by Georgetown Institute for Technology Law & Policy; Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology; Tech & Society; Benton Institute for Broadband & Society; and Public Knowledge.  You can register at this link: https://lnkd.in/eh_SPBzw

Public Knowledge is pleased to announce the promotion of Nat Purser, formerly a Government Affairs Policy Advocate, to Senior Policy Advocate for her work championing consumers on Capitol Hill. Congratulations, Nat! https://lnkd.in/gfhipSqe