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Net neutrality is under threat (again). Here's why you should care

The internet was built to work as a level playing field.

Net neutrality explained

The way the internet is regulated could have a profound effect on the web as we know it.

[ Editor's Note: July 12, 2017 is the Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality. You may notice that many of your favorite sites like Amazon, Reddit, and Netflix are participating by slowing down services, putting up messages, or sending out notifications to let you know how close we are to profound changes affecting the Internet as we currently know it. Public comments are being taken on the bill until July 17th, 2017, and you can add yours at this link. Click the "+Express" link to leave a text comment, or click "+New Filing" to upload a document of your own. Even if you don't feel comfortable commenting, it's incredibly important that you at least recognize the implications of these changes. - SH]

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