Mariam Baksh
Mariam Baksh
<div><p>Graduate Researcher at American University's Investigative Reporting Workshop practicing public journalism. Interested in the confluence of media, technology and democracy.</p></div>
Articles by Mariam
The Legal Background and Argument for Net Neutrality
The Legal Background and Argument for Net Neutrality
In the net neutrality issue, both sides have laid claim to the First Amendment, but our free speech law is not really the issue. The core element is a shift in policies represented by the Communications Act of 1934 and our Telecommunications Act of 1996. The difference is based on one, primary thing: money. Swirling around the communications acts are elements of anti-trust law and even some aspect of civil rights. This makes for a rich debate, much of which is clearly laid out in Verizon v. FC...
05 Mar, 2015
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8 min read