The FCC is Federal Communications Commission. They are the agency that governs and regulates the telecommunications industry in the United States (this includes the Internet).Net neutrality is the idea that the Internet should be accessible to anyone with no discrimination, no blocking, no censorship, and no "slow lanes". This principle has been a widely considered around the world as a standard for access to the Internet. Also called the "first amendment of the Internet", net neutrality is a defining free speech issue with the Internet becoming an essential part of society.The FCC is proposing new Internet policies that would allow Internet providers like Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon, charge other websites, companies and other online services an extra fee - or else Internet users will have their access to those websites slowed down. This policy would make the Internet a "pay-to-play" service - basically if you don't have the extra money to pay Comcast or Verizon, your internet will be slowed down and put in the "slow lane".The Internet is a space where users freely share information and communicate. The premise that Internet access should be equal for all has been a globally adopted principle of the Internet called net neutrality. If we lose the net neutrality and the "openness" of the Internet, we'll lose our right to free speech and expression on the Internet.Because the open Internet and net neutrality is at stake! We're taking action to stop the FCC from going through with their proposal to create "slow lanes" for the everyday Internet users for extra profit for Internet providers like Comcast, Verizon & AT&T.There are a number of ways you can help save the Internet!- If you can make it to DC, come join us at the FCC! We need as many people here as possible to demand the FCC to drop their proposal and protect net neutrality. If we have enough people out here - we can win this fight.If you need help with getting to DC, we can help, send us a message and we'll get you to the FCC!- If you can't make it to DC, it's okay - you can still help! We have a list of things you can do to put pressure on the FCC, even if you're not physically here. We're using the Internet to fight back - click here to learn how. - If you're a part of the press or you're a blogger, write a story about our encampment! We need this story to be spread as far and wide across the Internet to let people know what's happening and to put pressure on the FCC. We already have the FCC's attention, let's make sure they feel the heat. Here are some sample promotional materials (photos, e-mails, tweets) you can use - Click here