This week's Democratic presidential debate cast a bright light on the digital divide in the United States--not because of what the candidates said, but because of the debate's format. The forum was co-sponsored by YouTube, and some of the questions came from videos uploaded by regular citizens. Read More »
We've created a tool that lets you record a voice message for your representatives about high speed internet access. Try it out, and make sure your voice is heard. Read More »
At a recent rally in New York City, thousands of Verizon workers, labor leaders, and elected officials gathered to protest Verizon's deal with FairPoint Communications. Read More »
When we sent the new Speed Test report to Congress, you did the crucial legwork and followed up with your Senators. Some said they got the run around, others reported their Senator's staff was familiar with the report and being overrun by calls. One person even spoke directly with their Senator! Read More »
Members of Congress have been home this week for their Memorial Day work period, and CWA members across the country have been busy talking to their Representatives and Senators about the importance of high-speed Internet, sharing state-specific results of our online speed test, and building support for the Broadband Data Improvement Act. Read More »
Opposition continues to build to the proposed Verizon-FairPoint deal in Northern New England. Last weekend, about 1,000 consumers, workers, and community activists gathered at a rally in Portsmouth, N.H., to protest the deal. Read More »
Fed up with slow dial-up speeds, residents along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe have taken matters into their own hands to get better access to high speed internet. Citizens in Carnelian Bay area began circulating a petition last month aimed at convincing telecom companies that there is sufficient demand to justify building out high speed internet infrastructure in the Lake Tahoe region. Read More »
Staying connected is essential for government officials - even the President of the United States. Read More »
Last month, three of the people most likely to become president endorsed strategies to improve high-speed Internet access all across the country. Check out the video highlights. Read More »
Earlier this week, John Edwards announced a plan to spur development in America's rural areas. The details of his plan show that he understands the major role technology--especially high speed internet--must play in revitalizing the economies in rural America. Read More »
