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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 2h

Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below:

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 8h

Happening today at 2 PM! Register to join us on Zoom:

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 2d

This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 1d

The Chairman took an oath to safeguard the FCC’s independence — and it’s time he honors that duty and fights for our right to a free press. Our letter:

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Graphic of President Trump talking to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, with text that reads, "Regulation or Retaliation? FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is using his power to threaten censorship of media companies unless they do the president's bidding. The press exists to serve the people, not politicians."

Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 1d

Today, @publicknowledge.bsky.social joined 21 other public interest, civic, civil rights, and media advocacy organizations in a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to defend the First Amendment and the rule of the law.

Public Knowledge Joins 21 Public Interest Groups Urging FCC To Defend First Amendment, Rule of Law

Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 1d

In his latest blog post, @haroldfeld.bsky.social breaks down the history of the FCC's approach to spectrum management — and why the Chairman's new focus on "spectrum efficiency" poses a threat to a competitive marketplace.

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That Escalated Quickly. Chairman Carr Completely Restructures the Wireless Market into an Oligopoly.

The new FCC Chairman has made radical changes to the US wireless market in an unprecedentedly short amount of time.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 1d

Since becoming FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr has wasted no time in dramatically changing the US wireless market — quickly moving to eliminate the fourth and fifth largest wireless carriers and forcing them to sell off their spectrum to ATT, T-Mobile, and SpaceX.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 2d

This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!

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bergmayer @bergmayer.net · 3d

Apple removing ICEBlock, a legal app for monitoring ICE activity, from its app store at the behest of the federal government mirrors what it has done in other regimes. www.iceblock.app

From IceBlock site: ICEBlock Removed
Following pressure from the Trump administration, Apple has removed ICEBlock from the App Store.
We are incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move. Apple has claimed they received information from law enforcement that ICEBlock served to harm law enforcement officers. This is patently false.

ICEBlock is no different from crowd sourcing speed traps, which every notable mapping application, including Apple's own Maps app, implements as part of its core services. This is protected speech under the first amendment of the United States Constitution.

We are determined to fight this with everything we have. Our mission has always been to protect our neighbors from the terror this administration continues to reign down on the people of this nation. We will not be deterred. We will not stop. #resist

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 3d

Public Knowledge is pleased to announce the promotion of @natpurser.bsky.social, formerly a Government Affairs Policy Advocate, to Senior Policy Advocate for her work championing consumers on Capitol Hill. Congrats, Nat! 🎉

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Public Knowledge Promotes Nat Purser to Senior Policy Advocate To Support Growing AI Portfolio

Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 7d

We had another incredible night recognizing the 2025 IP3 and President's Awards recipients. Thank you to our honorees for your work in the public interest and thank you to all who attended and made this event so special. Let's do it again next year!

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TechFreedom @techfreedom.org · 8d

1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.

We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 9d

Public Knowledge opposes legalizing any cellphone jamming, even for correctional facilities. Read more in our statement from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social:

Public Knowledge Opposes FCC Phone Jamming Vote

Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 9d

Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on reducing regulatory barriers to allow for jamming devices to block cellphone signals within correctional facilities, which is currently illegal under US federal law.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 13d

As a strong supporter of independent regulatory agencies, we are grateful for the courageous stand she has taken in defending the FTC’s independence. Grab your tickets today to join us on September 30 as we celebrate her achievements — link below!

Annual IP3 Awards 2025

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 13d

Commissioner Slaughter boasts extensive experience in competition, privacy, and consumer protection, and building consensus for a progressive vision and staunchly advocating for our nation’s consumers and workers.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 13d

Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter for her steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14d

As a strong supporter of independent regulatory agencies, we are grateful for the courageous stand he has taken in defending the FTC’s independence. Learn more and grab your tickets today by visiting the link below!:

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Annual IP3 Awards 2025

Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14d

Commissioner Bedoya has focused his career on helping small business owners, working people, & community leaders. He is the founder of @georgetownprivacy.bsky.social and helped establish the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy as its first chief counsel.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14d

Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is proud to present a President’s Award to former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social for his steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14d

"If the news has been cowed into submission it means the administration is free to do this to anyone and nobody will find out about it." @haroldfeld.bsky.social joins UPI to weigh in on the @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social show suspension:

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Trump, Carr push boundaries of broadcast law, FCC authority - UPI.com

The FCC is prohibited from influencing network content but Chairman Brendan Carr and President Donald Trump have used pressure campaigns to test those limits.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15d

In Part 2 of this two-part blog series, Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social breaks down the solutions news publishers are gravitating towards, as well as promising policy solutions to protect the public and business interest alike in this fast-moving space:

Is There a Middle Ground in the Tug of War Between News Publishers and AI Firms? Part 2: Framing Solutions

As the scuffle between publishers and AI developers drag on, policy solutions that balance fair use doctrine with incentives for publishers to keep creating are the path forward.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15d

With the rise of #GenerativeAI, news publishers are increasingly pursuing ways to mitigate the cost and impact of the new technology on their infrastructures and business model. But not all of these strategies are created equal.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15d

“This is a level of censorship we haven’t seen in my lifetime.” @publicknowledge.bsky.social President and CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social weighs in with @nytimes.com on FCC Chair Carr's campaign against so-called "liberal bias" in media:

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Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media

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Morgan Wilsmann @mwils.bsky.social · 15d

Last Friday's dismissal of Trump's frivolous $15bn defamation suit against NYT seems like old news. But Trump's attorneys are likely to try to resubmit the complaint. NYT may be able to withstand the suit (again), but most news outlets can't. That's why federal anti-SLAPP law is urgently needed.

Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15d

President Trump's latest lawsuit against the @nytimes.com is just yet another in a series of filings to threaten freedom of the press. Read more in the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social at the link below:

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The Latest Trump-NYT Defamation Suit is to Silence Speech, not Make Journalism Better

This latest defamation suit will not be the one that overturns the Sullivan doctrine, but President Trump is unlikely to give up.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15d

President Trump's latest lawsuit against the @nytimes.com is just yet another in a series of filings to threaten freedom of the press. Read more in the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social at the link below:

publicknowledge.org/trump-defama...

The Latest Trump-NYT Defamation Suit is to Silence Speech, not Make Journalism Better

This latest defamation suit will not be the one that overturns the Sullivan doctrine, but President Trump is unlikely to give up.

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