The Children's Partnership has released a new issue brief describing the many ways high speed Internet can benefit children and urging our leaders to enact more effective programs to encourage children's use of technology. Read More »
A recent survey found that Americans are relying on the Internet as a source of information about presidential candidates more than ever before. The poll found that the Internet is the primary source of information about presidential candidates for 48 percent of respondents. Younger people were even more likely to use the Internet to find out about candidates. But because candidates and their supporters are making more and more use of online video, people with slower Internet access or no access at all are being cut off from part of the conversation. Read More »
News.com recently asked all of the presidential candidates for their thoughts on the best way to ensure that all Americans have access to high speed Internet. Check out their responses. Read More »
CWA's newly released survey of American voters shows strong support for expanded high speed Internet access, and our political leaders are taking notice of this issue. Read More »
Democratic presidential candidates Joseph Biden, Hillary Clinton, Christopher Dodd, and Bill Richardson told Iowans of the critical importance of CWA's Speed Matters initiative during campaign events this week. Read More »
Access to high-speed Internet service isn't a major campaign issue like the war in Iraq or health care -- but voters are beginning to hear from presidential candidates why Speed Matters thanks to CWA activists who are taking the union's campaign to the candidates. This week, at a campaign stop in Iowa, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said CWA's Speed Matters' campaign is crucial to building a "strong America" where "small towns...have the ability to compete." Read More »
Last week in Iowa, members of the CWA Speed Matters team got a chance to get up close and personal with John Edwards and Barak Obama. Read More »
As the 2008 campaign heats up, the CWA Speed Matters team has been making the rounds in Iowa, informing candidates and citizens about the digital divide and the need for universal high speed internet access in the United States. At Senator Tom Harkin's annual Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, on September 16, an at-home accountant told our video crew about the disadvantages of living in a community without high-speed internet. Read More »
The Speed Matters team is attending the second annual YearlyKos convention in Chicago--and online in Second Life--this weekend. YearlyKos is the premier gathering of progressive activists and the online political community, and we are spreading the word about our efforts to bring affordable high speed internet to all Americans. You can particpate by submitting questions for the presidential candidates who will be attending. Read More »
At a town hall meeting in Hooksett, NH, on Sunday, presidential hopeful John Edwards expressed concern that the Verizon-FairPoint deal would be a step backward for the people of northern New England. Read More »
