Don't let big cable sell your private information

From Free Press Action Fund:

This is a story of cynical Beltway politics at its worst.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has two strong proposals on the table: one would stop Comcast from selling your private information without your consent, and another would lower your cable-TV bill by ending the monopoly on that set-top box you're forced to rent each month.

Thousands of us have written in support of these common-sense, pro-consumer policies — but it isn't clear whether they'll move forward before the end of the Obama administration.

The cable industry's friends in Congress are threatening the survival of both of these measures. Instead of letting the agency do its job, they're pressuring Wheeler to resign right after the election and stalling the renomination of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.

Holding up a confirmation to force the agency's hand on unrelated topics is no way to govern.
Worse still: It might be working.1

Rosenworcel is reportedly reluctant to move quickly on these crucial measures. And they need her vote to pass.

We need the FCC to stand up to industry and reject Congress’ political games.

Tell the FCC to protect your privacy and lower your cable bill TODAY.

Anything worth doing at the FCC is going to take at least a 3–2 vote. Chairman Wheeler, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and Commissioner Rosenworcel have a chance to go down in history as leaders of the FCC that did more for the public interest than any other. Their decisions over the next few months could cement that legacy — but only if all three of them hold strong.

We need them to work together — now.

1. Source

To sign petition

Tell the FCC Commissioner to uphold Net Neutrality

From Fight For The Future:

This is really frustrating. FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn is doing a reddit AMA (ask me anything) right now, and it seems like she’s dodging questions and backpedaling on her previously staunch support for real Title II net neutrality.

This is a bad sign. The FCC decided this morning to delay their net neutrality decision, and Commissioner Clyburn’s comments are very concerning. She needs to hear from the Internet public right away. There is overwhelming public consensus calling for Title II net neutrality, this is not the time for her to be hiding behind vague answers and repeating Cable talking points.

Will you send her a personal email? Here’s her address: Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov

Please be polite, but firm, and tell her you were disappointed to see her wavering on net neutrality during her reddit AMA. Ask her to do everything in her power to ensure that the FCC votes on Title II net neutrality in January.

These personal emails really make a difference and they do really go through to her email, which makes it much more impactful than just signing a petition.

Click here to send FCC Commissioner Clyburn a personal email.

(If the link doesn’t work, just copy and paste this address: Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov)

Everyone at the FCC needs to know that they can’t get away with nonsense right now. The public is watching their every move and we will know if they are selling us out.

Thanks for all that you do. Victory is within sight, keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

-Holmes Wilson

Fight for the Future