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- Accomplishment: "Promoted internet freedom as part of U.S. foreign policy." (ref)
- What is it?
Covers issues including cyber security, Net Neutrality, Internet freedom, and the increased coverage (ref1, ref2). - Why does it matter?
Lack of broadband access disproportionately affects minority communities. This isn't just a lack of access to MMORPGs or bidding on expensive shoes. We also use the internet for job hunting, keeping in touch with family in other countries without paying immense international phone rates, researching medical information, finding out whether that toy your child wants is safe or not, and so on.
"Okay, Mom: I've got the cups and some string.
How much string do I need to call you in Guatemala?"
Follow-up on 01/14: Obama continued to fight for internet freedom by telling Congress that, if they pass SOPA as it currently is written, he would veto it (ref). Since he previously focused on a campaign to educate consumers about piracy, including how it costs American jobs (ref), instead of broad spectrum restrictions, it is not too surprising that President Obama is going to push for a different method of discouraging piracy instead of accepting NOLA.
