Safeguarding Free Speech in the Digital Age

Safeguarding Free Speech in the Digital Age

Representative Spencer Bachus stands out among conservatives. Representing Alabama’s 6th district, he’s built his political reputation as a supporter of fiscal responsibility, limited government and constitutional rights — with special attention to the...
Tech Titans Must Do More than Criticize NSA Snooping

Tech Titans Must Do More than Criticize NSA Snooping

In the 21st century, technology companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Yahoo are the ubiquitous faces of corporate power. In the last quarter of 2013 alone, these five companies totaled $104 billion in revenue and made $17.5 billion in profits — with...
Why You Should Fear Big Bad Cable

Why You Should Fear Big Bad Cable

Twenty-five years ago this month, Sir Tim Berners-Lee introduced an open protocol for sharing information that gave everyday Internet users the power over what they created and whom they connected with online. His concept quickly evolved into the World Wide Web. One...
Throwing a Wrench in the Engine for Innovation

Throwing a Wrench in the Engine for Innovation

My parents are both small business owners, so I often look at current events through the lens of local economies and entrepreneurs. When a federal appeals court recently struck down the Net Neutrality rules, I was immediately concerned about the impact on businesses...