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Communications

Making the Invisible Visible

This report addresses critical deficits in connectivity and the freedom to communicate in the Western Hemisphere.

BY Communications and Society Program

Publication

04.21.2016
Racial Equity

Discussions on Race

At the recent State of Race in America Symposium, Mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, and others talk serious race issues.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Blog Post

04.11.2016
Racial Equity

5 Takeaways from the State of Race Symposium

Social media ambassadors highlighted the key themes of the day using the hashtag #stateofrace on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and more.

BY Arica Van Boxtel

Blog Post

04.08.2016
Racial Equity

The State of Race in America

What's the state of race in 21st century America?

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Blog Post

03.28.2016
Communications

Skirting Bottlenecks: Policies to Support Network Evolution, Digital Inclusion and Data Security

This report investigates policy goals that can ensure a robust, competitive marketplace, and how broadband markets can promise delivery of economic and social benefits that improve the quality of life in America for all.

BY Communications and Society Program

Publication

03.23.2016
Communications

Data-Driven Modernization in Schools

The FCC’s data-driven modernization order of December 2014 will improve broadband connectivity in schools and libraries.

BY Sarah Oh

Blog Post

03.22.2016
Urban Innovation

The City as a Platform

A look at a new blend of urban planning, economic development and source innovation that are creating truly smart networked cities.

BY Communications and Society Program

Publication

03.07.2016
Communications

Apple, the FBI, and Unintended Consequences

Apple’s resistance to the FBI in the San Bernardino iPhone case highlights a number of tensions in American values.

BY Charles M. Firestone

Blog Post

02.29.2016
Communications

TV Neutrality After Net Neutrality

Like the Internet, many Americans have also embraced the liberation of TV content from its platform shackles, with the launch of YouTube, Netflix’s online video service, and Hulu.

BY Farid Ben Amor

Blog Post

02.17.2016
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