Netflix Takes Aim at the Cable Guys, With a Promise to Start Firing Tomorrow

Netflix, which is fighting with the cable guys and telcos over streaming video costs, says it will publish a ranking of the best broadband performers. Or in other words: Netflix says it will tell some broadband customers that they ought to get a new provider.

Today's Daily Cord-Cutting Denial: Viacom

We know the drill by now: Cable company exec speaks in a public setting, gets asked about “cord cutting” and says he can’t see it. Cue disbelief.

Understanding Your Phone Bill: Telecom Immunity Charge

Sen. Chris Dodd’s threats of a filibuster forced the Senate to reconsider the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act once before. Sadly, they didn’t get it rewritten, which is why the Connecticut Democrat is now threatening to filibuster it again.

Sure It's Not Called the Domestic Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978?

What was it Thomas Jefferson once said, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” Whatever it was, it bears repeating today in light of the astonishing amendments made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 this week.

Sure It’s Not Called the Domestic Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978?

What was it Thomas Jefferson once said, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” Whatever it was, it bears repeating today in light of the astonishing amendments made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 this week.