Daily Digest 1/11/2018 (Pivotal Moment for Surveillance)
Broadband Under the Community Reinvestment Act
Surveillance/Security
Surveillance and Privacy Debate Reaches Pivotal Moment in Congress
via New York Times
Our Chance to Rein in Government Surveillance
via Free Press
Communications and Democracy
Never before has a president ignored such a clear national security threat
via Washington Post
President Trump Renews Pledge to ‘Take a Strong Look’ at Libel Laws
Net Neutrality
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Thune: net neutrality is not an election issue
via Politico
Net Neutrality Repeal Lingers Over CES Despite Pai’s Absence
More Internet/Broadband
Defining Success in the FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase II Auction
FCC plan to lower broadband standards is met with “Mobile Only Challenge”
via Ars Technica
Supporting President Trump’s Vision for Expanding Broadband in Rural America
We Used Broadband Data We Shouldn’t Have — Here’s What Went Wrong
via FiveThirtyEight
Ownership
Online giants must accept responsibility for impacts on the physical world
Sinclair Station Sales May Be Needed as Tribune Review Nears End
Content
How blockchain could change your life
via Washington Post
Facebook is testing a new section of the app specifically for local news and events
via Vox
Lobbying
Demand Progress Wants FCC Inspector General to Investigate Chairman Pai Over Sinclair
Broadcasting
Policymakers
Sen Tester (D-MT) Joins Commerce Committee
