Five Political Appointees Could Determine The Internet's Future And Most Americans Don't Care

On May 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to proceed with the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on protecting and promoting the open Internet, giving the public some 120 days to comment. Leading up to the decision, a group collectively calling themselves “Occupy the FCC” camped outside of the agency’s office. At least two protestors were removed during the FCC’s proceedings. Journalists were pleased that the normally sleepy telecom policy world had some excitement. One tweeted, “This is really the most excitement seen in this building in a long time.”