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The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Counterman v. Colorado, a case on whether threatening statements made on social media are protected speech or constitute a criminal threat. Justices …

Three Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Colorado Representative Joe Neguse (D), joined state and local officials in…

t the Netroots Nation virtual conference, Democratic attorneys general from several states spoke about what they were doing to address racial inequities in communities. Other topics included…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument via teleconference on a case concerning Colorado electors and whether they can cast a vote for a person who did not win the state’s presidential popular…

Panelists talked about the Supreme Court cases that challenged the legality of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. The last four minutes of the event were cut off for live programm…

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke about the Supreme Court and the law. In her remarks she said she thought the court would address the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and issues…

Charles Ergen talked about his career and the future of broadband with Phil Weiser. Mr. Ergen, a former professional blackjack player, started EchoStar Communications in 1982 by going door t…

Phil Wiser spoke about technology, innovation, and business entrepreneurship. He also spoke about his career in government service and ways policy makers can encourage innovation.

Former FCC chairs Reed Hundt and William Kennard discussed the future of the commission under President-Elect Obama’s new administration. Moderator Gigi Kohn listed ideas generated in previo…

Phil Weiser moderated a panel discussion, titled “The Past as Prologue: Lessons From History on the Road to Reform,” on how well the Federal Communications Commission has performed. Topics i…

Gigi Sohn moderated a panel discussion of the future of the Federal Communications Commission. Topics included how the FCC can do a better job on issues such as managing spectrum, net neutra…

Brookings Institution - Opening Remarks

A hearing was held on public safety and competition issues related to the auction of the 700 MHz band of the broadcast spectrum freed up by the conversion to digital television.

Experts talked about two alternative visions for the future of U.S. telecommunications deregulation, including suggested key legislative and regulatory changes for improving the economic wel…

Members of the House Energy and Commerce committee heard testimony on the state of the telecommunications industry, recent and proposed mergers by communications companies, federal regulatio…