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It’s similar to an idea floated by some policy analysts who say an online sports betting tax could help shore up the Universal Service Fund
“If the government is going to sanction something with proven harms, why not tax it to fund something with proven benefits?”
“If the government is going to sanction something with proven harms, why not tax it to fund something with proven benefits?”
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It’s similar to an idea floated by some policy analysts who say an online sports betting tax could help shore up the Universal Service Fund
“If the government is going to sanction something with proven harms, why not tax it to fund something with proven benefits?”
“If the government is going to sanction something with proven harms, why not tax it to fund something with proven benefits?”
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More recently, Roth has been threatening to pull billions in already awarded broadband grants if states enforce net neutrality or engage in any meaningful oversight of this country's shitty telecom monopolies.
This, it should be said, is illegal. As my colleague @seangon.bsky.social explores here:
This, it should be said, is illegal. As my colleague @seangon.bsky.social explores here:
Experts: Withholding BEAD Funds Because of State Affordability Laws On Shaky Legal Ground | Welcome to Community Networks
Legal analysts are questioning the recent assertion by the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that the agency can legally withhold federal broadband deployme...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
More recently, Roth has been threatening to pull billions in already awarded broadband grants if states enforce net neutrality or engage in any meaningful oversight of this country's shitty telecom monopolies.
This, it should be said, is illegal. As my colleague @seangon.bsky.social explores here:
This, it should be said, is illegal. As my colleague @seangon.bsky.social explores here:
It’s infuriating, even if completely predictable, to see the BEAD program get hollowed out like this along with any semblance of concern for the millions who still don’t have access to such an essential service
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It’s infuriating, even if completely predictable, to see the BEAD program get hollowed out like this along with any semblance of concern for the millions who still don’t have access to such an essential service
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Anyway, yet another reminder that "debate me bros" were always full of shit, and anyone who claims that they were actually about free speech or real discussion over ideas is lying or gullible.
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t...
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t...
The “Debate Me Bro” Grift: How Trolls Weaponized The Marketplace Of Ideas
Among the attempts to create hagiographic eulogies of Charlie Kirk, I’ve seen more than a few people suggest that Kirk should be respected for being willing to talk to “those who disagree with him”…
www.techdirt.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Anyway, yet another reminder that "debate me bros" were always full of shit, and anyone who claims that they were actually about free speech or real discussion over ideas is lying or gullible.
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t...
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t...
I gotta look for that! I just grabbed cultural bio on Octavia that I haven’t started yet …
October 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I gotta look for that! I just grabbed cultural bio on Octavia that I haven’t started yet …
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Anyone who has used the internet for 5 minutes could tell you this exact thing was guaranteed. That the company makes it possible is entirely intentional.
October 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Anyone who has used the internet for 5 minutes could tell you this exact thing was guaranteed. That the company makes it possible is entirely intentional.