From Free Press.net:

“The FCC recently announced that up to 24 million Americans don't have access to broadband. The exclusion of millions of people from the defining technology of our time only widens the existing gulf between those that have and those that don't. Everyday people like you and me must have a voice in shaping the future of the Internet. This hearing will give members of the public the chance to communicate their ideas, experiences and concerns directly to the commissioners.” – amalia deloney, grassroots policy director for the Center for Media Justice.

A recent court decision left the FCC’s authority over Internet providers in legal limbo. Without this authority, the agency cannot protect Net Neutrality, the principle that guarantees free speech online, and cannot ensure that every American has access to affordable broadband service. 
In a recent speech, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken called Net Neutrality “the free speech issue of our time.” 

The FCC will Hear from Minnesotans on Future of Internet Thursday, Aug 19 at Minneapolis' South High School (MAP). TruthToTell's ANDY DRISCOLL and LYNNELL MICKELSEN explore the issues and testimony Minnesota media justice types will deliver to Federal Communications Commissioners Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn at a hearing on the future of the Internet.

GUESTS:

STEVE RENDEROS - Media Justice Coordinator, Main Street Project

MARGARET KAPLAN – Operations Director, MN Center for Neighborhood Organizing (CURA)

CHAKA MKALI - Director of Organizing and Community Building, Hope Community, Minneapolis

LAURA WATERMAN WITTSTOCK - Author, Consultant, Co-Producer/Host - First Person Radio (KFAI)