Keep the net open
Local protesters rally in support of net neutrality
About 20 people gathered in front of the Verizon Wireless store on Mangrove Avenue in Chico last week (Dec. 7) to show their support for net neutrality. Similar protests were held around the country in advance of a Federal Communications Commission vote on the issue scheduled for today (Dec. 14). FCC Chairman Ajit Pai—a former lawyer for Verizon—has proposed eliminating existing regulations that prevent Internet service providers from blocking or slowing traffic to certain sites. Opponents say the move would limit free and fair access to information. Locally, protesters handed out leaflets encouraging passersby to contact their federal representatives and FCC leadership to demand neutrality remains protected.
Photo by Ken Smith
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