Innovation Policy Post

James Rucker, co-founder of Color of Change, told progressive bloggers Thursday the FCC is trying to guarantee a level playing field for all websites and Internet technologies. But he said some of the big Internet Access Providers “are fighting tooth and nail to make sure the FCC can’t institutionalize these protections.”

Expect more action at the Commerce Department on Internet Freedom this fall. Anita Ramasastry, senior advisor for the International Trade Administration told those attending an Internet Freedom panel discussion at NDN July 20 that they will put out a Notice of Inquiry in September.