Competition Quote by Letitia James
“If accessing the Internet becomes more difficult for low-income communities, academic and employment competition may be undermined, and could damage the prospects of upward mobility for low-income New Yorkers and further exacerbate income inequality.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: New York State Policy Address, 2023
Limited internet access hampers low‑income residents’ ability to compete academically and professionally, widening inequality.
In simple terms: Poor internet hurts education and job chances.
Improve digital equity for all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schoolwork
- job search
- remote learning
- community services
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can close the digital gap?
- How can communities support broadband access?
Infrastructure costs and political resistance can stall progress.