Toward a Better Internet

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Toward a Better Internet

Could a civic-minded digital media emerge as a counterweight to the current platform-dominated internet, where algorithms help spread mis- and disinformation, echo chambers cabin our online interactions, and tech giants dominate over a wide range of economic and expressive activities? 

This blog channel explores the possibility of building a better internet, one that facilitates public discourse, respects individual privacy, and fosters democratic processes. 

Podcast

Podcast

"Views on First: War & Speech"

An exploration of the free speech fallout of the war in Israel and Gaza

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Video

Documentary

Flashpoint: Protests, Policing, and the Press

A Knight Institute production

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Litigation

Lawsuit

The Foundation for Global Political Exchange v. Department of the Treasury

A case challenging OFAC’s suppression of the exchange of political ideas

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Litigation

Deep Dive

In a victory for free speech, lawsuit challenging mail digitization in jails will move forward

Case brought by incarcerated people and their loved ones in San Mateo, California

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