On February 26th there will be a vote that could change the internet forever. Recently, major phone and cable companies have been trying to change how they provide and charge for internet services. This change would allow wealthy customers access to better internet services than their poorer clients. This has caused a major public out cry.
In this segment of Democracy Now they talk about the steps the FCC is taking to protect consumers from this type of discrimination. They also discuss how public opinion is influencing the decision making process.
It is important for Americans to pay attention to the issue of Net Neutrality for two reasons. One is the impact on the average citizen if net neutrality is not protected. The other is to understand how the average citizen can effect the policies made in Washington D.C.
To get a better understanding you can also watch these short videos
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Hank Green
