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America's next President and Congress will have the chance to take a fresh look at the challenges and opportunities of the Internet and to set a policy course for this vital medium that will keep it open, innovative and free. Help us refine the blueprint by posting your comments and ideas.
We often take the Internet for granted. In a short time, it has become a powerful engine for innovation, economic growth and democratization. The Internet has changed the way we "do" politics. Ordinary Americans are making their voices heard and organizing online. Political candidates are building networks of supporters, raising unprecedented funds from small donors, and educating the public on their policies and visions.
The freedom we have come to expect on the Internet is not guaranteed. Risks to online free expression are growing. Spyware, spam and other online harms are eroding consumer trust. Increased government surveillance threatens privacy. Concerns about child safety are sparking calls for new restrictions on social networking. New broadband business models call into question the Internet's openness and neutrality. Globally, the Internet is being harnessed for government control and repression.
Help us keep the Internet open, innovative, and free. Ask candidates the key questions below. Dig deeper by clicking the links to read version 1.0 of CDT's blueprint for how the next President and Congress should address these vital questions.
