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The top 10 most influential Internet rights activists in 2012

Activism isn't a game with a scorecard or obvious metrics, but these 10 individuals deserve recognition for their efforts this year.

On Dec 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

Activists hold cute cat hostage for open Internet

A bizarre website hopes to raise awareness for Internet freedom by appealing to the Web's fondness for cats.

On Dec 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

20 of the Internet’s best-known activists turn out for Reddit’s Internet freedom forum

Participants ranging from Techdirt's Mike Masnic, to Cheezburger's Ben Huh, to representatives from the Electronic Frontier Foundation all turned up to talk Internet freedom on one massive Reddit thread.

On Oct 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Inside the Internet 2012 Bus: Campaigning for the open Web

The Daily Dot joins Reddit's Erik Martin and Alexis Ohanian as they travel across the country to raise awareness about Internet rights.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Meet the mods—the true stars of Reddit

Reddit is run by 20,000 volunteers. We wanted to get to know some of them.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Trending

President Barack Obama hosts Reddit AMA

Here's your chance to ask the president anything.

On Aug 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Internet 2012: Reddit leaders campaign for Open Internet

Reddit's cofounder Alexis Ohanian and general manager Erik Martin are plotting a 10-day bus tour across middle America, and they need your help.

On Aug 23, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Reddit doodle master shares tips on getting your illustration featured

A series of Olympian Snoos was r/logos most recent triumph.

On Aug 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Culture

Riding Shotgun with Zach Anner

The Daily Dot catches up with everyone’s favorite YouTube funnyman before the launch of his Reddit-enabled travel series.

On Jul 31, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

6 easy ways to support Internet rights

From joining the Internet Defense League to signing the Declaration of Internet Freedom, here's what you need to know and what you can do to help.

On Jul 25, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Internet Defense League unveils cat signal

Like Batman's Bat-Signal, this light is meant to be a beacon to Internet advocates in times of crisis.

On Jul 20, 2012 by Kevin Collier

IRL

Zach Anner teams up with Reddit for travel show

Anner, the comedian with cerebral palsy who took the Internet by storm last fall, has returned with a new travel show backed by Reddit's Alexis Ohanian.

On Jul 18, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Streaming