NHMC Asks Democrats and Republicans to Defend the Internet in 2016

National Hispanic Media Coalition joined over twenty other organizations in signing onto an open letter to the Democratic and Republican National Committees, asking the parties to engage in critical internet policy conversations ahead of crafting their 2016 policy platforms. The letter specifically calls on both parties to "ensure that conversations about internet and technology policy include the voices of public interest advocates and affected communities." Signers pointed to the critical role of the internet in education, the economy, and healthcare as evidence to the need of protecting online communication. The letter invites both parties to join public interest advocates and affected communities in conversations around:

  • Advancing Universal, Affordable Internet Access
  • Defending a Free and Open Internet
  • Protecting Individuals’ Information and Privacy Online
Signers included a diverse group of technology policy, civil rights, media, racial justice, consumers' rights, and community advocacy organizations. The letter was sent yesterday to DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, DNC Platform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings, and RNC Committee Platform Chairman Senator John Barrasso, and Co-Chairs Governor Mary Fallin and Representative Virginia Foxx.  ]]>

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a woman-led 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We educate and increase Latino visibility from our policy work in Washington, D.C., to our media advocacy work in Hollywood, where we connect, collaborate, and create with talent within the entertainment industry.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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