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Last year, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the “offline” world suddenly became a lot more online. All around the world, people have struggled to adapt. Worst off are those who can’t take internet access for granted. The Federal Communications Commission will spend many resources on the domestic side of this challenge, further investing in internet connectivity reach, quality, and affordability. But the international side, known as “internet freedom,” is a harder question. I...

Which brings us to Intellectual Property (IP). IP and its protection is of enormous import.  And always has been. Our Founding Fathers certainly thought so.  They ensconced IP and its protection in the Constitution: “[the United States Congress shall have power] To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” Abraham Lincoln certainly thought so.  And not just be...

After Twitter Complained of Censorship, Ugandas Election Ends in Disputes On 1/16/21 at 4:58 PM EST Days after Twitter criticized the Ugandan governments order for Internet providers to block social media in the days leading to the African countrys election, the results have been called, with Yoweri Museveni the victor over Bobi Wine. Wine plans to dispute the election, alleging that he has evidence that voter fraud cost him the election. Museveni received 5.85 million votes, almost 59 percent ...

The Fight for Internet Freedom Begins at Home | Opinion James S. Robbins , Senior fellow, American Foreign Policy Council On 1/12/21 at 5:30 AM EST One ironic aspect of the current wave of Big Tech restrictions directed at President Trump and his supporters is that, in broad terms, the Trump administration has had an outstanding record in combating global internet censorship. From the start of its time in office, promoting internet freedom has been an administration priority ...