Ellysse and Ashley Break the Internet
by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
March 31, 2021 5:00 pm
What exactly is Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and why is a 1996 law so important today? Why have Presidents Biden and Trump both said they want to repeal it? Was it to blame when Twitter and Facebook banned Trump from their platforms, or was it the reason they didn’t ban him sooner? Join policy analysts from the world’s leading tech policy think tank as they break down one of the most contentious debates about free speech, intermediary liability, and the future of the Internet. Ellysse and Ashley Break the Internet takes a deep dive into the ins and outs of Section 230, providing fresh insights and new perspectives with leading policy experts, advisers, and advocates from across the political spectrum. This 12-episode series asks what will happen if policymakers keep or repeal the law credited with creating the Internet and explores the opportunities for Congress to make the law even better. The first two episodes will drop on Wednesday, February 24. New episodes will follow in pairs every week.
Recent Episodes
What the Future Holds for Section 230, With Neil Chilson
4 years agoSection 230 and the Need for Change, With Andrew Bolson
4 years agoHow Section 230 Safeguards Civil Liberties, With Jennifer Huddleston
4 years agoSection 230 and the Fight Against Online Abuse, With Elisa D’Amico
4 years agoAn International Perspective on Section 230, With David Kaye
4 years agoA News Media Perspective on Section 230, With David Chavern
4 years agoHow Section 230 Promotes Competition, With Jessica Ashooh
4 years agoHow Section 230 Shapes Content Moderation, With Daphne Keller
4 years agoEvaluating Proposals to Amend Section 230, With Aaron Mackey
4 years agoThe Political Debate Over Section 230, With Klon Kitchen
4 years ago