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Upcoming National Conference for Media Reform - Great Deal
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Free Press is hosting the next National Conference for Media Reform (NCMR) in Denver, April 5-7. Though the panels are not finalized, it is safe to assume that we will have a few on broadband and telecommunications policy. That's why I just registered for it and will undoubtedly be speaking on one or more sessions.
For a few more days, you can register for this conference at a remarkable rate - just $95 for the whole thing! Register here.
I always meet really inspiring people at NCMR and I expect this year to be one of the best. Denver is a great town and I expect people from Longmont to be there, talking about how they beat Comcast in a referendum where Comcast dropped $400,000 to protect its monopoly.
I can't overstate how much stronger our movement is when we come together to inspire each other and strategize face to face. I hope to see you there.
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