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Is it too late to save Tor?

To survive, it's time for Tor to define itself.

On Oct 2, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Why Reddit’s science forum needed to ban climate deniers

Climate change denial isn't science. So keep it out of r/science.

On Dec 17, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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The Paper Bay launches in honor of Aaron Swartz

Jacques Mattheij's site is intended to level the playing field when it comes to access to academic papers.

On Feb 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Dot Dot Dot: We are all outlaws online

The Internet's got a weird affinity for anti-heros. Maybe it's because we're all anti-heroes of a sort. 

On Feb 14, 2013 by Nicholas White

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I committed Aaron Swartz’s crime—and so, probably, have you

Aaron's crime, and the persecution he faced as a result, is probably a lot closer to home than you think.

On Feb 13, 2013 by [email protected]

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Prosecutor in Aaron Swartz case releases statement on his death

Carmen Ortiz says her office's conduct was "appropriate in bringing and handling this case."

On Jan 17, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Can you be indicted for concealing your online ID?

The answer likely boils down to intent. 

On Jan 16, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Charges dropped against Aaron Swartz

Thousands of supporters are taking to the official White House website to hit back at the district attorney who they claim "hounded" Swartz to his death—and to seek a posthumous pardon from President Barack Obama.

On Jan 14, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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The Web mourns hacker activist Aaron Swartz

Just 26, the open Web pioneer was facing felony hacking charges from the Department of Justice.

On Jan 12, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Top Wikipedia editors get free access to JSTOR academic journals

The coveted academic library is being made available to the 100 most active Wikipedia editors, who say they need better sources to do their jobs.

On Nov 21, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Former Reddit programmer hit with 9 more felony charges in MIT hacking case

Aaron Swartz, an early Reddit employee, is now being charged with criminal violations of a website's terms of service.

On Sep 18, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Former Reddit programmer arrested

Aaron Swartz, an early employee of social news site, Reddit, has been arrested on charges of hacking into MIT's network.

On Jul 19, 2011 by Kevin Morris