FCC Commissioner, Mignon Clyburn is Stepping Down After 8 Years
“I’ve done all I can do. And it’s time for me to serve in another way,” Clyburn said during the FCC meeting. After eight-years of fighting for minority communities and low-income families, the Obama nominee will be stepping down from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) next month. Clyburn has been an active voice for helping…
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Mignon Clyburn, Digital Divide is Widening for Low Income Americans
On March 20th, 2018, at the New School’s Digital Equity Laboratory, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke about the digital divide and the need for every American, regardless of economic status, to have access to affordable high-speed internet. She talked about digital redlining, the Lifeline Program, the effects of not allowing consumer privacy for public usage, and…
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Ajit Pai Loses Support in Attempt to Eliminate Lifeline Wireless Resellers
FCC Chairman Pai’s proposal to eliminate Lifeline wireless resellers has faced opposition by large broadband companies, including Verizon and Sprint. On Proposed Rulings to Eliminate Lifeline Wireless Resellers In response to Chairman Pai’s proposal, large carriers like Sprint and Verizon opposed the proposal to eliminate Lifeline wireless resellers, saying that the proposal goes against the purpose of…
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