Ahead of the December 14th vote where the FCC is expected the repeal regulations known as "net neutrality," dozens of protesters gathered at the main office headquarters of AT&T in downtown Dallas.
AT&T headquarters in Dallas, TX. December 7, 2017
Five protesters arrived at the location listed on the Facebook event page promptly 14:00. December 7, 2017
Alex K. arrived ten minutes early as he planned to visit a local print shop to make copies of this handout. December 7, 2017
At 14:20, two separate groups of protesters integrated, making the total amount of attendees appoximately 20. December 7, 2017
Local news station CBS reporter arrived at 14:23 to film the protest. They left at 14:35. December 7, 2017
In this photo: two students and upcoming software developers at Coding Dojo in Dallas attended the protest as they believe they will pay more if broadband companies are able to slow down services and create "fast lanes."
Left: Dani M. (@dramenika) adds that the repeal of net neutrality regulations is a "direct attack" on people of color because the coding language Python is easily accessible, and people cannot develop games if they must pay money to offer their service. Right: Andy L. December 7, 2017
At 15:37, protesters were reminded that students would be arriving at that location soon and would need space to wait for their second bus for transportation. December 7, 2017
Brooke W. says the repeal of net neutrality is "1984 brought into reality" because broadband companies will have more control of the flow of information. December 7, 2017
"Net Neutrality is a matter of NATIONAL SECURITY" December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Alex K. December 7, 2017
Kyle R. found the protest from browsing Reddit. December 7, 2017
Members of the public were handed flyers. December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
"The Internet is wine and y'all might lose your drinking privilege!" December 7, 2017
"The Internet is wine and y'all might lose your drinking privilege!" December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
"Free $peech is at risk! Call Congress today!" December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Protesters began to leave around 16:00, with many going to the net neutrality protest at the Verizon store at 19:00 later that night.
Gear used:
- Sony RX1R II with Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2
- Sony A7II + Sony 85mm F1.8 FE
For photo licensing, please email me.