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An ongoing posting of AI-generated comparisons of Republican and Democratic positions on important issues. Some are nationwide, some are at the state level and some deal with a particular topic or issue. Links back to the essays are provided.
Broadband Deployment SolutionsComparing Democratic and Republican Frameworks | |
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| 🗳️ DEMOCRATIC🏛️ Public Investment Broadband as a public utility via federal BEAD grants. ⚖️ Digital Equity Net Neutrality and affordability subsidies for low-income families. 🏘️ Municipal Networks Empowering local governments to build community fiber. | 🐘 REPUBLICAN⏱️ Permitting Reform “Shot-clocks” to cut red tape and speed up approvals. 📡 Tech Neutrality Using satellite and wireless to reach rural areas faster. 🔍 Fiscal Oversight Prioritizing funds for physical “hard” infrastructure costs. |
🏔️ Geography 🛠️ Workforce 📄 Permitting | |
Updated January 2026
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