Introduction The global landscape for internet censorship is evolving; countries are increasingly regulating and monitoring online traffic that traverses networks located within their borders. Mainstream social media platforms and big news outlets are beginning to launch their own Tor websites to circumvent governments around the world that use technical and legal strategies to regulate online […]
Why net neutrality is an economic debate
The court of public opinion has seemingly swung in favor of net neutrality. So much so that Congress—including both Democrats and Republicans—is not debating whether net neutrality rules are necessary, but what form they should take. The court of economists, however, is more divided. Like most policies, net neutrality regulations would have winners and losers, […]