July 2016
Illinois lawmaker resigns suddenly citing "cyber security issues"
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29To the dismay of government contractors, the United States Digital Service is gloriously hacking away in the VA and the Pentagon
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29Thank You For Your (US Digital) Service
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29AT&T officially throws hat into the ring for FirstNet
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29Gov Tech Companies Are Finding a Business Model
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29Op-Ed: The Internet of Things Will Turn Large-Scale Hacks into Real World Disasters
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29How some recent FOIA news could help—and limit—access to government records
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29Turkey Detains Dozens Of Journalists As EU Leaders Criticize Crackdown
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 13:29
Media Mobilizing Project
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM (EDT)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-online-why-we-need-digital-inclusio...
Join Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn in a panel conversation with government and civic leaders working to ensure every person can access the internet. At this vital time in our nation, expect a wide-ranging conversation that covers local and national policy solutions, on-the-ground stories of breaking the digital divide, and a look at what's next in the fight to get everyone online.
This panel will be hosted and moderated by Technically Philly's Juliana Reyes. Spaces are limited, so RSVP early. Light refreshments will be provided.
Other panelists include:
- Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Bobby Henon
- Philadelphia City Council Member Helen Gym
- Chief Administrative Officer Rebecca Rhynhart, City of Philadelphia
- Director of Membership and Outreach, Antoine Haywood, PhillyCAM
- President and Director, Free Library of Philadelphia, Siobhan Reardon
- Senior Advisor for Broadband, City of New York, Joshua Breitbart