In 2022, most of
us are highly dependent on broadband access. The
internet is quite literally essential to all aspects of
modern life: perhaps most obviously in terms of work and
education, but also in how we socialize, entertain
ourselves, access important information about our health
and well-being, and stay informed about what's happening
in our country and around the globe.
Yet millions of Americans lack even
basic broadband access, effectively shutting them out of
job opportunities and connection to the rest of the
world. It's high time Congress do something
about this harmfully unequal access.
Sign the petition now
to demand that Congress fund internet expansion and
quality improvements in rural
communities!
The internet
access gap is especially stark among the poorest
Americans. And, crucially, increasing broadband access
has the potential to dramatically reduce the
massive wealth disparity that exists between the
nation's highest and lowest income
residents. Researchers have found that
higher levels of broadband adoptions contribute to
higher incomes and lower unemployment -- as
well as more economic growth overall. On top of that,
for those that live in rural communities far
from the nearest medical facilities, telehealth access
can mean life or death.
We must
put pressure on Congress to fund internet expansion and
quality improvements in rural areas! Sign the petition now if you
agree!
