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Closing the Laboratories Just as They Are Most Needed
In 1932, progressive U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis popularized a phrase regarding the importance of the U.S. system of federalism. As he wrote, “…a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and...
IEI Signs Coalition Letter Opposing BRIDGE Act
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IEI Signs Coalition Letter Opposing State Regulations on App Stores
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Litigation, Patents and the Last Mile for Broadband
Not long ago, when the federal government considered spending on infrastructure, that meant roads, bridges, sewer systems, water pipes and electrical grids. Today, justified or not, information technology infrastructure and broadband are part of the conversation. But...
Is Biden’s Broadband Infrastructure Spending Future-Proofing or Foolishness? (Audio: Podcast)
In discussion with IPI President Tom Giovanetti, Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discusses the current state of broadband infrastructure and explains why enormous new federal spending on broadband is unnecessary and likely harmful. Click Here to Listen to the...
IPI Policy Basics: What Is Intellectual Property and Why Is it Important? (Audio: Podcast)
In honor of World IP Day, IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discuss why intellectual property protection is important, and why IPI hosts annual World IP Day Policy Briefings. Click Here to LISTEN to the Podcast
IEI Signs Coalition Letter Opposing State Regulations on App Stores
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WATCH: Free Speech, Social Media, Fake News, Dangerous Speech, and Democracy: What Should Be Done?
Pacific Research Institute is proud to present a virtual debate on free speech and the role of social media in moderating online content. PRI brings together an unmatched team of experts including former Congressman Chris Cox, one of the original authors of Section...
Industry Helping Government Help People
Businesses, or industry in general, can help the government help people outside of the traditional public-private partnership model. While some may dismiss this help or others may criticize efforts outside of the traditional models, businesses in certain scenarios can...
Bridging the Final Gaps: Policy Paths for Broadband Deployment in Florida
The broadband industry has invested billions of dollars in covering the country with ever faster, ever more ubiquitous broadband. From one generation of broadband to the next, the country continues to benefit from private industry best serving its customers with new...