Electronic Policies in the Washington Balance
The new Congress will unquestionably have a big part to play in determining what kind of digital freedoms we will be granted in the coming years. The power in Washington has shifted, but how does this affect the outlook for electronic policies?
The Boston Phoenix is asking these questions, and they spoke with Berkman alum and current Electronic Frontier Foundation Activist Derek Slater to help answer them. They write:
"As we wait for the new Democratic majorities to take their seats on Capitol Hill, a host of hot-button topics sitting before Congress, from digital-media restrictions and 'net neutrality' to e-voting and electronic surveillance, remain in limbo. And big gains by the Dems don’t necessarily mean we can breathe easier when it comes to our online freedoms. 'Everything is on the table,' says Slater, 'and nothing is certain.'..."
Derek's take on a number of pieces of legislation peppers the article, which can be found in whole here.
The Boston Phoenix is asking these questions, and they spoke with Berkman alum and current Electronic Frontier Foundation Activist Derek Slater to help answer them. They write:
"As we wait for the new Democratic majorities to take their seats on Capitol Hill, a host of hot-button topics sitting before Congress, from digital-media restrictions and 'net neutrality' to e-voting and electronic surveillance, remain in limbo. And big gains by the Dems don’t necessarily mean we can breathe easier when it comes to our online freedoms. 'Everything is on the table,' says Slater, 'and nothing is certain.'..."
Derek's take on a number of pieces of legislation peppers the article, which can be found in whole here.