San Francisco, CA - Government proposals to bridge the so-called "digital divide" threaten to hinder access to technology for low-income communities, according to a new report from the California-based Pacific Research Institute. Read more
The “digital divide,” a term much in the news during the campaign season, refers to the gap between technology haves and have-nots. While still the subject of much debate, politicians and policymakers are devising welfare plans to bridge this perceived gap.
Now that the election is over, we can get beyond the campaign rhetoric and actually consider some real changes in public policy. Among the first policies that should be re-evaluated by the new administration in Washington is Title I, a Johnson-era federal funding program that targets needy students. Read more
