Internet can be a big benefit for democracy

We see evidence of the Internet's revolutionary impact in spheres ranging from commerce to entertainment to the way we now stay in touch with friends. The Fourth of July invites particular consideration of the Internet's impact on democracy.

Moreover, it calls for a deeper understanding of the sources and conditions of the Internet's influence: What is unique about the Internet? From what technical and policy choices does its power derive? And, most urgently, what must be done to maximize its potential to support democracy at home and abroad?