Dear Friend,

BREAKING: A federal court just threw out a key part of Ajit Pai's repeal
of net neutrality—a game-changer in the fight for net neutrality.

The FCC's repeal banned states from passing their own strong net
neutrality rules, and now that part of the rule has been thrown out. This
means states like California that had already passed gold standard
state-level net neutrality protections can now move forward.

This ruling also means the 2020 presidential candidates need to step up
and pledge to restore net neutrality — and we're working hard to push them
to do so. But we can’t act without your help, and time is of the essence.

[ [link removed] ]Will you rush an emergency donation to Demand Progress and help restore
net neutrality?

We're still reviewing the decision, and we're disappointed that key parts
of the repeal were upheld. Ajit Pai's repeal of net neutrality violated
the law in several key ways, and we believe the entire repeal should have
been thrown out.

But while we didn't get the complete win we wanted, allowing states to
enact their own strong net neutrality protections is a huge deal. And we
can still win at the federal level by pressing the Senate and presidential
candidates to act.

Here's what happens next:

* First, Big Cable lobbyists will ask Congress to fast-track bad
legislation to block states from passing strong net neutrality rules.
We must stop that effort before it gains momentum.
* At the same time, we'll begin working in states to follow California's
lead and pass strong state net neutrality laws as soon as possible.
* We will also push hard to get senators to follow the lead of the House
and pass the Save the Internet Act, which will fully restore net
neutrality across America.
* And we'll push as hard as we can to get all 2020 presidential
candidates to pledge to restore net neutrality. This should be a slam
dunk for them, an easy promise to make and keep.

Since the repeal of net neutrality, internet providers have used the
repeal to throttle speeds and slow access, even for a fire department
battling a massive wildfire.

That's why we need to take advantage of this massive opportunity for net
neutrality and the free and open internet. We're mobilizing our response
right now. Will you donate to help restore net neutrality?

[ [link removed] ]Yes, I'll donate to Demand Progress' campaign to restore net
neutrality.

Thanks for standing with us.

Robert Cruickshank, 
Demand Progress

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