What Internet?

Man, the internet.  While many think of it as an immense haven for funny videos of animals, social networking and file sharing, it’s incredible how much information on the web is accessible at the push of a button. If you’re online, you’re probably online a lot.

However, in countless communities nationwide, access to broadband is crippled, overpriced or non-existent. As technology gets more intensive and multimedia oriented, millions of people nationwide are stuck with staggeringly little access to the ever changing digital landscape for social interaction and information discovery. In an age where broadband access is absolutely essential for educational and professional purposes, low income urban and rural communities nationwide are being left out in the cold.

The US ranks as one of the highest priced broadband markets in the developed world, on average charging $53.06 per month, effectively ‘pricing out’ those who live in lower income areas. However, people whose voices have been silenced are finally getting the chance to speak up. The Internet For Everyone campaign and the Free The Airwaves campaign, among others, are leading the charge to bring affordable, fast and reliable internet access to all homes across America, fueled with the energies of forward thinking Americans like you and me.

Today’s Artist: Girl Talk

Girl Talk, aka Gregg Gillis, is something of an anomaly. Essentially, all he does is take a bunch of pop songs, mix them together and make a danceable collage. Why do we think he’s so cool? It’s because the guy is completely independent in what he does: he does his work using the power of the internet.

Singlehandedly, Girl Talk has brought a new kind of music to the mainstream, using technologies that can be found in the average household. He reminds us that with drive and dedication, anyone can start a revolution.

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Steve Romain