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Trump Slows Down Internet in Rural America, Calls It a ‘Woke’ and ‘Illegal’


In a move that has stunned broadband advocates and local leaders across the country, President Donald…

83 In a move that has stunned broadband advocates and local leaders across the country, President Donald Trump has officially dismantled the Digital Equity Act, a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s plan to expand internet access in underserved communities. In fact, the legislation prohibited discrimination entirely, stating that eligibility for internet access improvements could not be denied on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Digital infrastructure advocates argue that internet access today is as essential as electricity or clean water — a necessity for full participation in the modern economy.

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