Net Neutrality Day of Action this Wednesday (June 12) is an online protest of the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to roll back its Obama-era rule. Continue Reading →
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Ed Schultz Says Keith Olbermann Will Resurface
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MSNBC and radio talk show host Ed Schultz calls Keith Olbermann a “trailblazer” for liberal talk TV. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Media, Minnesota, blue state ball, Comcast, countdown, ed schultz, keith olbermann, msnbc
Franken: First Time FCC Has Allowed Discrimination On The Internet
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Senator Al Franken calls the fight for net neutrality, the First Amendment fight of this generation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Net Neutrality, Al Franken, Comcast, FCC, first amendment, NBC, NBCU
Free Press: FCC Net Neutrality Order a ‘Squandered Opportunity’
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Free Press Managing Director Craig Aaron called today’s Net Neutrality vote a squandered opportunity to enact clear, meaningful rules to safeguard the Internet’s level playing field and protect consumers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Net Neutrality, AT&T, Comcast, Federal Communications Commission, free press, net neutrality, verizon
Franken: FCC Net Neutrality Plan “Flawed”
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U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make significant changes to its proposal on net neutrality before it votes tomorrow. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Net Neutrality, Al Franken, Comcast, FCC, NBC, net neutrality, senate
Franken: We Face A “Frightening Choice” On Internet
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Senator Franken is a big supporter of Net Neutrality. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Net Neutrality, Al Franken, Comcast, FCC, google, net neutrality, verizon
Franken:“The UpTake Proved that Minnesota Is Not Florida”
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Senator Al Franken (D-Min) didn’t disappoint as he wrapped up the 2010 Netroots conference. While he thanked supporters and activists, specifically mentioning The UpTake for chronicling the eight-month recount, he cautioned everyone against giving up the fight. Among his comments:
“Corporations aren’t inherently evil but they are inherently powerful. They know more about you than you know about them.” We didn’t get everything we wanted but if we give up now, the Republicans will take away everything that we did get. Once, only the government could threaten your First Amendment rights. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Media, Minnesota, Netroots, US Senate 2008, Al Franken, Comcast, Florida, Minneapolis
Sen. Franken On Busting The Filibuster Threat
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At Netroots Nation, the 60-vote requirement to prevent a filibuster was criticized by many people. Before his keynote address, Senator Al Franken (DFL- Minnesota) stopped by The UpTake booth to talk about the filibuster and other issues. In this exclusive interview with Mike McIntee, Franken talked about possible changes to the filibuster rule when the 2011 Senate convenes, and the “slow walking” tactics used by current Senators. One scenario: after a 60-40 vote for a nominee, cloture is invoked, which delays the vote for 30 hours. When the Senate votes again after cloture, the vote on the same nominee might be 98-0. Continue Reading →