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John Sarbanes: “A free and open internet is crucial for our democracy by giving everyone an equal voice online, especially those…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
A free and open internet is crucial for our democracy by giving everyone an equal voice online, especially those communities too often overlooked by traditional media.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizing the importance of net neutrality for democracy and marginalized communities.

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