If Sen Hawley's really after big tech, he must champion net neutrality

Sen Josh Hawley (R-MO), in his first term, has targeted large technology firms such as Google and Facebook with upcoming legislation. He has announced legislation in two areas, targeting software publishers that market loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions to kids, and calling for a "do not call list"-style option to bar companies from tracking personal data. While there's nothing inherently concerning about either of these bills, they don't strike us as urgent. But those two measures are small shots in this hunt. If Sen Hawley is serious about his battle against "big tech," the greatest victory he could win would be restoring net neutrality. Network neutrality is neither a liberal nor conservative issue. It's an American issue. And Hawley could be its champion.