More than ever, America’s cities recognize that digital equity is a critical component to enable their residents, businesses and local economies to flourish. Local leaders have achieved extraordinary gains to connect residents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to position their communities to benefit from an increasingly digital future. However, cities can’t go it […]
In celebration of the publication of James Kilgore's "Understanding E-Carceration" (The New Press, 2022), this event brings together activists, abolitionists, students and academics to discuss important themes in the book. Beyond the increasing social understanding of the oppression of ankle shackles, we will look specifically at the growth of community surveillance regimes, and how bodies […]
The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, created by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a historic investment in broadband affordability for households in need. This new subsidy program will help your residents get connected, and the leaders of your city, town or village can work to ensure that your community is getting as much […]
As a digital financial institution, Alliant understands how deeply intertwined digital connectedness is with financial wellbeing. That’s why on July 20, we're banning together with our 650,000+ members nationwide, digital inclusion leaders across the country, and our community at large to engage our elected representatives in a day of email advocacy! With billions of dollars […]
From building public conduit that cities lease to internet service providers, to providing retail internet services directly to homes and businesses, city leaders have a wide spectrum of choices when it comes to infrastructure solutions to bridge the digital divide in their communities. Join NLC, local leaders and industry experts to hear a broadband technology […]
Cities across the country are making commitments to bridging the digital divide in their communities. Much of this work requires making large-scale investments in broadband infrastructure to increase access and ensure affordability of service. There are many decisions for local leaders to consider when deciding how to pay for broadband infrastructure: grants, bonds, private investment, […]
Have you wondered where your health data goes when you use an app? Are you interested in learning about consentful technology? What might health tracking apps look like if they were designed to be consentful? Many of us rely on apps and devices to track our health data because they’re so convenient and easy to […]