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We just held the first ever People's Oversight Hearing, where we convened policy experts and civil society leaders to demand accountability from the agencies responsible for protecting the public interest. Join us and tell Congress to hold oversight hearings now: www.votervoice.net/PublicKnowle...
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We just held the first ever People's Oversight Hearing, where we convened policy experts and civil society leaders to demand accountability from the agencies responsible for protecting the public interest. Join us and tell Congress to hold oversight hearings now: www.votervoice.net/PublicKnowle...
Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
Today at 10:30 AM, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will testify in Senate Commerce hearing "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," where he will urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today at 10:30 AM, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will testify in Senate Commerce hearing "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," where he will urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below:
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October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below:
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The Chairman took an oath to safeguard the FCC’s independence — and it’s time he honors that duty and fights for our right to a free press. Our letter:
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October 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Chairman took an oath to safeguard the FCC’s independence — and it’s time he honors that duty and fights for our right to a free press. Our letter:
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This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!
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October 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!
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We had another incredible night recognizing the 2025 IP3 and President's Awards recipients. Thank you to our honorees for your work in the public interest and thank you to all who attended and made this event so special. Let's do it again next year!
October 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We had another incredible night recognizing the 2025 IP3 and President's Awards recipients. Thank you to our honorees for your work in the public interest and thank you to all who attended and made this event so special. Let's do it again next year!
Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter for her steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.
September 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter for her steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is proud to present a President’s Award to former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social for his steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.
September 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is proud to present a President’s Award to former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social for his steadfast commitment to consumer protection and fair competition in the digital age.
The court has failed to provide adequate remedies following the landmark U.S. v. Google decision. In a new blog, @elisephillips.bsky.social advocates for remedies that actually restore choice, competition, and innovation in the online search market. Read here: publicknowledge.org/google-searc...
September 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The court has failed to provide adequate remedies following the landmark U.S. v. Google decision. In a new blog, @elisephillips.bsky.social advocates for remedies that actually restore choice, competition, and innovation in the online search market. Read here: publicknowledge.org/google-searc...
If the free speech of Hollywood's biggest media stars is no longer safe, is anyone’s? Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social is back, discussing what Colbert's cancellation means for anyone with a platform. Read his recent blog for more: publicknowledge.org/is-colbert-r...
September 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If the free speech of Hollywood's biggest media stars is no longer safe, is anyone’s? Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social is back, discussing what Colbert's cancellation means for anyone with a platform. Read his recent blog for more: publicknowledge.org/is-colbert-r...
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight series: meet @alondra.bsky.social, this year's winner of the Information Policy Award.
September 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight series: meet @alondra.bsky.social, this year's winner of the Information Policy Award.
Passionate about tech policy advocacy? Join us on Sep. 30 for a night to remember – the Annual IP3 Awards! We are celebrating the visionaries who exemplify progress in Intellectual Property, Information Policy, and Internet Protocol. Get your tickets here:
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publicknowledge.org/IP3Awards
September 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Passionate about tech policy advocacy? Join us on Sep. 30 for a night to remember – the Annual IP3 Awards! We are celebrating the visionaries who exemplify progress in Intellectual Property, Information Policy, and Internet Protocol. Get your tickets here:
publicknowledge.org/IP3Awards
publicknowledge.org/IP3Awards
Don’t be surprised if your favorite news outlet or talk show starts holding back on Pres. Trump – they have to, or at least they think they do. The Late Show's cancellation carries serious implications for free expression. Read more from @haroldfeld.bsky.social publicknowledge.org/is-colbert-r...
September 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Don’t be surprised if your favorite news outlet or talk show starts holding back on Pres. Trump – they have to, or at least they think they do. The Late Show's cancellation carries serious implications for free expression. Read more from @haroldfeld.bsky.social publicknowledge.org/is-colbert-r...
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Meet @sarahjeong.bsky.social, Deputy Features Editor at @theverge.com, this year's winner of the Intellectual Property Award.
September 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Meet @sarahjeong.bsky.social, Deputy Features Editor at @theverge.com, this year's winner of the Intellectual Property Award.
In our final panel, we'll hear from @ameliaivance.bsky.social, President at Public Interest Privacy Center; Matt Lane, Senior Policy Counsel @fightforthefuture.org; @sydneysaubestre.bsky.social, Senior Policy Analyst @newamerica.org's OTI; & Ariel Fox Johnson, Senior Advisor at Common Sense Media.
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In our final panel, we'll hear from @ameliaivance.bsky.social, President at Public Interest Privacy Center; Matt Lane, Senior Policy Counsel @fightforthefuture.org; @sydneysaubestre.bsky.social, Senior Policy Analyst @newamerica.org's OTI; & Ariel Fox Johnson, Senior Advisor at Common Sense Media.
On our second panel, we'll hear from Pete Chapman, Associate Director @knightgtown.bsky.social; Pamela J. Wisniewski, Dir. @ Socio-Technical Interaction Research Lab, & @meganiorio.bsky.social, Senior Counsel and Amicus Director, EPIC; w/ moderator @mwils.bsky.social.
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On our second panel, we'll hear from Pete Chapman, Associate Director @knightgtown.bsky.social; Pamela J. Wisniewski, Dir. @ Socio-Technical Interaction Research Lab, & @meganiorio.bsky.social, Senior Counsel and Amicus Director, EPIC; w/ moderator @mwils.bsky.social.
Our first panel will feature Shae Gardner, Dir. of Policy & Research @lgbttech.bsky.social; Ava Smithing, Dir. of Advocacy & Operations at Young People's Alliance; Marissa Edmunds, State Policy Lead @famonlinesafety.bsky.social; & mod Public Knowledge Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social.
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Our first panel will feature Shae Gardner, Dir. of Policy & Research @lgbttech.bsky.social; Ava Smithing, Dir. of Advocacy & Operations at Young People's Alliance; Marissa Edmunds, State Policy Lead @famonlinesafety.bsky.social; & mod Public Knowledge Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social.
We'll hear keynote remarks from Emma Lembke, Director of Gen Z Advocacy @sustainablemedia.bsky.social, as well as opening remarks from @publicknowledge.bsky.social President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social.
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We'll hear keynote remarks from Emma Lembke, Director of Gen Z Advocacy @sustainablemedia.bsky.social, as well as opening remarks from @publicknowledge.bsky.social President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social.
Public Knowledge’s 22nd Annual #IP3Awards is approaching soon — follow along with our #IP3Spotlight series to meet this year's awardees! This year's Internet Protocol Award winner is @josephhall.org, Distinguished Technologist at @internetsociety.bsky.social.
September 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Public Knowledge’s 22nd Annual #IP3Awards is approaching soon — follow along with our #IP3Spotlight series to meet this year's awardees! This year's Internet Protocol Award winner is @josephhall.org, Distinguished Technologist at @internetsociety.bsky.social.
The kids aren’t alright online, and many proposed solutions are falling short. We need platforms to create safer products for everyone, not only kids, without jeopardizing free speech. Learn more in the new paper from Sara Collins and Morgan Wilsmann here: publicknowledge.org/policy/the-k...
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The kids aren’t alright online, and many proposed solutions are falling short. We need platforms to create safer products for everyone, not only kids, without jeopardizing free speech. Learn more in the new paper from Sara Collins and Morgan Wilsmann here: publicknowledge.org/policy/the-k...
Iconic artists Salt-N-Pepa are suing their label for pulling their top songs from streaming and withholding rights to their music. Unfortunately, the music industry has a long history of shady practices that we need Congress to put an end to. Learn more at publicknowledge.org/DarkLaw @mrose.ink
August 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Iconic artists Salt-N-Pepa are suing their label for pulling their top songs from streaming and withholding rights to their music. Unfortunately, the music industry has a long history of shady practices that we need Congress to put an end to. Learn more at publicknowledge.org/DarkLaw @mrose.ink
On Monday, Sept. 8, join us for a panel event on online #childsafety! We'll hear from panelists across industry, advocacy, & academia on current child safety proposals & what policy frameworks could create better incentives for tech companies to design with kids in mind.
August 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
On Monday, Sept. 8, join us for a panel event on online #childsafety! We'll hear from panelists across industry, advocacy, & academia on current child safety proposals & what policy frameworks could create better incentives for tech companies to design with kids in mind.
YouTube has begun its rollout of an age estimation system using machine learning, in order to provide what they call the "best and most age appropriate" experience for its users. @mwils.bsky.social explains how this might have unexpected consequences for many.
August 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
YouTube has begun its rollout of an age estimation system using machine learning, in order to provide what they call the "best and most age appropriate" experience for its users. @mwils.bsky.social explains how this might have unexpected consequences for many.