This month, the Federal Communications Commission began its first spectrum auction in four years. Congress has directed the FCC to auction additional spectrum over the coming years, selling off slices of America’s airwaves to the highest bidder — almost certainly including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, the three carriers that have dominated every major spectrum auction […]
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine, some of the most strategically important communications systems were operated not by a government, but by private companies. Through Starlink, millions of people gained access to a network that proved critical for military coordination, civilian connectivity, and national resilience. This flashpoint highlighted a broader transformation that extends far beyond a […]
It is becoming more and more clear that while the internet has provided enormous benefit to human society, there have also been some bad outcomes, most notably the negative impact of social media platforms on the critical thinking and interpersonal and communication skills of our children. This troubling trend is accelerating as social media platforms […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for “blowing up” the Democratic Party with candidates who aren’t from New York City. “Some of the candidates that he has supported are individuals who do not understand the politics of New York City, the cultural difference from district to district, who […]
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Wolford v. Lopez, and the question it answered sounds almost whimsical: must a licensed gun owner get express permission before carrying a legally permitted firearm into a restaurant or hardware store? Hawaii said yes. The Second Amendment, properly understood, says no — and on Thursday the court agreed. […]
Last week, I stood at the foot of Mount Rushmore. Like millions of Americans before me, I looked up at the granite faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln and felt a familiar sense of awe. The monument captures something essential about the American story: courage, vision, sacrifice, and leadership carved […]
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Thursday that he has “profound differences” with a democratic socialist who won a House primary in New York this week, as intraparty tensions grow heading into the midterms. Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D), the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, in Tuesday’s primary for his...