Saturday, July 17, 2021

Public Broadband

Ethan Oro and Daeha Ko of the NYC DSA Tech Action Group tell Maribel Tineo why they pursue broadband that is publicly owned and publicly operated. Internet is infrastructure. Private providers have done a bad job; they give their best services to wealthy areas and neglect poor ones. Public-private partnerships too have failed in NYC. Governance must be inclusive. A public system can bring fiber to all areas and into every home. Recorded May 27, 2021.

Sunday, July 4, 2021

New York Health Albany Action

David Foote and Theresa Alt were among the seven from Tompkins County who drove to Albany to rally for passing the New York Health Act. We assembled in a park, held up traffic, marched to the legislature, and the bravest “died” on the hot pavement of the street. Both movement spokespeople and friendly legislators addressed us, including our Assemblymember Anna Kelles. Alas, the bill did not come to a vote, but there have been lively discussions among the advocates. Recorded June 7 and 24, 2021.