Tag: Internet Freedom

How Section 230 protects your online freedom

January 12, 2024 | Post

Section 230, part of the Telecommunications Decency Act of 1996, may sound like just any obscure piece of legislation, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your online freedom.

When Section 230 became law in 1996, it brought common sense to the table — content creators should be held responsible for their own words, not the platforms playing host.

However, in recent years, there has been significant pushback against Section 230 from figures across the political spectrum.

How the FCC Is Using Title II Regulations to Justify Its Existence

April 4, 2016 | Post

There’s a saying you sometimes hear about firms in Washington, DC: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” In other words, unless you make yourself a part of the legislative process by lobbying and cajoling politicians, others will change the rules of the game and make you an object of the regulatory mess. […]