News in Brief Why American Internet Should Be a Public Utility The Web market was never really free—those who succeeded were able to do so because they had an initial leg up. Rick Paulas
Environment Ranking—and Improving—Digital Rights Priya Kumar writes on Internet rights—and what we all must do to further them. Priya Kumar
Economics Why Comcast Walked Away From Its Proposed Merger With Time Warner Cable A Comcast Time Warner Cable behemoth could have spelled trouble for consumers and online innovators. Leticia Miranda
Environment Welcome to the New, Monetized Internet, Where Privacy Is Going to Cost You If you think of the Internet as a public good, then think again. Internet service providers are finding new ways to monetize their customers, and all signs point to bigger bills for everyone. Kyle Chayka
News in Brief SOPA Debate Highlights Congress’s Ignorance The divide between new technology and what the government understands about it threatens the U.S., says Clay Johnson of Expert Labs. Emily Badger
News in Brief Civil Rights Groups’ Surprising Net-Neutrality Bedfellows The fight over whether the Internet should have a meter has created some unexpected alliances in the groups lobbying the FCC. Emily Badger
Economics The Government, Google and Lady Gaga In Googling "search" and "gross national product," the government intervention homepage doesn't show up — so far. Emily Badger
News in Brief Court Decision Could Lead FCC to Redefine Internet A good day in court for Internet providers may lead regulators to a nuclear option those providers dread. Emily Badger
News in Brief Is the Net Best Stuck in Neutrality? The question of 'net neutrality' will impact how you visit Miller-McCune.com in the future, but it's a hot topic of debate today. Emily Badger
Social Justice A Net Neutrality Business Plan Hollywood powers are taking sides in the escalating debate over "net neutrality." William Yelles