What's New
‘Social Media is a Cancer’: Making Sense of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Connecting the dots between Utah politics and culture, the hyper-partisan world of social media, and a tragic political assassination.
Access and Deployment
Minnesota Close to Extending Broadband Safety Certification Deadline
New legislation allows laborers to continue broadband deployment unimpeded
Election 2024
Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts
At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.
American Energy
Biden Announces $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports
'Ports are the linchpin to America’s supply chain,’' Biden said in a speech at Dundalk Marine Terminal Tuesday.
Election 2024
A Responsibility for The Press: Combatting Misinformation
News outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories.
Election 2024
Russia Amplified Hurricane Disinformation, Researchers Find
Intelligence officials confirmed that Russia created a manipulated video to smear Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Election 2024
Russia Behind Viral Disinformation Targeting Walz, Intelligence Official Says
China and Iran also have sought to influence the U.S. election using online disinformation.
Affordability
New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program should change the income-eligibility threshold to 135% of the federal poverty line, says report.
ACP
Harris-Walz Urge Congress to Restore Affordable Connectivity Program
The proposal also includes support for 'right to repair' measures designed to appeal to farmers.
Community Broadband
Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention
The struggle to balance corporate influence and grassroots demands was prominently felt at the DNC in Chicago.
Infrastructure
Biden-Harris Infrastructure Coordinator Co-Chair of the Democratic National Convention
Biden's infrastructure czar among the four political leaders tapped to chair the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Infrastructure
Harris Pick Walz Just Signed Law Favorable to Muni Broadband
Walz has been lauded for his commitment to infrastructure development and broadband expansion in Minnesota.
Community Broadband
Minnesota Clears Path for Community-Owned Broadband
Minnesota's repeal of laws blocking municipal broadband ensures local governments can participate in the upcoming $42.45 billion BEAD grant program.
