National Digital Inclusion Alliance Files Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement of Bipartisan Digital Equity Act’s Competitive Grant Program
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), represented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Trump
Maine Digital Equity Alliance gather to address state’s digital divide | News
AUGUSTA — In today’s world, digital skills have proven to no longer be a luxury but a necessity. Despite a recent lapse in federal funding, efforts are still underway across Maine to help bridge
Maine digital equity advocates regroup following federal funding cuts
Groups working to improve Maine’s internet connectivity said their work will continue despite the loss of federal grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration canceled $35 million meant to improve
Continuing digital equity efforts, NYC kicks off Digital Inclusion Week
Following an expansion of efforts to bolster digital equity across the five boroughs, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation on Monday kicked off its Digital Inclusion Week as
How do states define digital literacy in their digital equity plans?
Co-authored by Sam Hafferty, Mihir Kshirsagar, Eszter Hargittai, and Tithi Chattopadhyay Our survey of state digital equity plans makes abundantly clear that states view digital skills as important and necessary
What’s New in Digital Equity: Stakeholders Urge USF Reforms
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Tech Equity in the 17 Wards: Bridging the Digital Divide in New Orleans
Photo by João Francisco on Unsplash In New Orleans, the 17 wards are more than lines on a map. They are lived identities, cultural markers, and portals into the stories
Open Austin: Reimagining Civic Engagement and Digital Equity in Texas
The Electronic Frontier Alliance is growing and this year we’ve been honored to welcome Open Austin into the EFA. Open Austin began in 2009 as a meetup that successfully advocated
What’s New in Digital Equity: Vermont Expands Apprenticeship
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Priorities for Local Government: Data, Digital Equity, AI
Local governments are becoming more focused on three major areas of work: data, digital equity, and AI, each of which is closely interconnected. Cities are increasingly using data to drive