A coalition of House Democrats has begun proceedings to force a vote to restore net neutrality protections. The discharge petition , introduced by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), allows the House to force a vote if half the representatives sign on, giving activists until the end of the session in January to collect the necessary signatures. They currently have 90, all from Democrats. The resolution would roll back FCC chairman Ajit Pai’s recent internet order under the Congressional Review Act , effectively restoring the 2015 rules against paid prioritization and throttling. The resolution passed the Senate earlier this week but faces steep odds in the House: to win the necessary votes, more than 20 Republican representatives will have to break with their party and support the repeal. Even if the resolution does make it through Congress, it will require President Trump’s signature to take effect, which is a difficult hurdle given his historical opposition to the 2015 rules. Still, … [Read more...] about House Democrats are collecting signatures to force a vote on net neutrality
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Tim Wu, the ‘father of net neutrality,’ is joining the Biden administration
Tim Wu — the Columbia law professor who coined the term “net neutrality” — is joining the Biden administration , where he’ll be working on technology and competition policy at the National Economic Council. Happy to say I'm joining the Biden White House to work on Technology and Competition Policy at the National Economic Council. Putting this twitter feed on hold for now -- so long! — Tim Wu (@superwuster) March 5, 2021 Wu is a prominent voice online, as one of the most well-known advocates for a free and open internet . He’s spent years arguing for the concept of net neutrality — the idea that the internet should be free of throttling or control from the government or companies that provide it. He’s also been a prominent voice in recent years on the subject of antitrust regulation against big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, arguing that these companies have gotten too large and lack competition. His 2018 book, The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in … [Read more...] about Tim Wu, the ‘father of net neutrality,’ is joining the Biden administration
38 best movies to see on Netflix
If you're stuck in the endless Netflix scroll, hopefully this list will help you decide what to watch. Netflix occasionally brings in big directors to serve up originals that make it all the way to the Oscars. But it's also got an abundance of smaller stories perfect for a modestly sized screen. Fingers crossed you'll find something here that hits the spot. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Read more : The 50 best TV shows to watch on Netflix | Everything you need to know to sign up to Netflix News of the World Netflix Tom Hanks in a Western directed by Jason Bourne's Paul Greengrass. Enjoy Hanks going full Mandalorian single dad mode as Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a Civil War veteran who discovers a young girl years after she was captured by Native Americans as a baby. In between helping to return her to her family, he does his usual job of traveling to towns and … [Read more...] about 38 best movies to see on Netflix
56 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix
If you're searching for good TV to spend a lot of time with on Netflix , welcome to another list of best shows you might have missed. Netflix periodically changes up its line-up of programs, but its excellent originals stick around. Hopefully you'll find a hidden gem or two here to keep you entertained at home. Now playing: Watch this: What's new to stream for March 2021 2:09 Read more : Bridgerton: That ending explained and all your questions answered CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from space to superheroes, memes to robots. Call My Agent! Netflix Thinking about dipping your toe into more of Netflix's international content? French comedy Call My Agent! hosts an ever-growing list of famous actors playing themselves, from French stars to Americans like Sigourney Weaver (!) in the latter seasons. But we look … [Read more...] about 56 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix
Netflix Brags About 14 Emmy Nominations in New Teaser
With the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards just a month away, Netflix doesn't want you to forget it made Emmy history this year. For the first time ever, the television academy nominated an original series hosted online instead of on cable or network TV. Three Netflix shows earned a total of 14 nods : political drama House of Cards (9), the new season of Arrested Development (3) and horror thriller Hemlock Grove (2). See also: ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Is the Series Netflix Was Made For The Emmys air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Here's a rundown of Netflix's nominations: House of Cards Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Robin Wright as Claire Underwood Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music Outstanding … [Read more...] about Netflix Brags About 14 Emmy Nominations in New Teaser