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FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel Is Trying to Erase the Broadband “Homework Gap”
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel isn’t a household name, despite being integral to how your household connects to the internet. Stonewalled on net neutrality, Rosenworcel is focused on closing the digital divide, the “homework gap,” and making sure Americans are safe in the “internet of things.” LX News Political Editor Noah Pransky chats with the FCC Chair about these priorities...
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Meet the Woman Working to Get Internet Into Every U.S. Home, While Keeping America's Enemies Out
Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel is one of the most influential figures in Washington…who you probably have never heard of. But Rosenworcel, the first woman ever confirmed by the Senate to chair the FCC, spends her days planning what an ideal internet should look like in America. That includes getting every U.S. home a broadband connection, as well as...
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$10M Broadband Access Expansion Planned for Charles County
The state of Maryland and corporate partners plan to invest at least $10 million to bridge the digital divide for Charles County residents struggling with internet access. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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VPN Use in Russia Is Surging as Citizens Try to Bypass Government's Tightening Internet Control
Russia has blocked access to Meta-owned Facebook and restricted access to Twitter. Russians are using VPNs to try to bypass increasing internet controls.
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A Quadriplegic Lawyer's 3 Best Tips for Career Success for Others With Disabilities: ‘I'm a Big Believer in Living With Adventurous Wheels'
Quadriplegic lawyer and community relations manager shares 3 tips for career success as a person with disabilities.
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Why Technology Accessibility Is Key for Disability Inclusion at Work
“It’s incredible what you can do with the right technology or the right accommodations,” says lawyer Josh Basile.
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A Digital Divide Haunts Schools Adapting to Virus Hurdles
Philanthropy, federal relief funding and other community driven efforts to close the digital divide in a year of remote schooling have helped significantly to bring more children online. But many families remain underconnected.