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How a lightbulb in a vagina became the symbol for Iran’s sex-ed failings

Talk about shining some light on a dark subject.

On Oct 17, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Iran’s president speaks out against Internet filters

One of the 21st century’s great debates is raging in Iran over the right to a free and open Internet.

On Sep 7, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Iranian Ayatollah condemns high-speed Internet as ‘un-Islamic’

But Iran's president disagrees.

On Aug 28, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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America’s foes are using Ferguson to attack the U.S.

Of course they are.

On Aug 19, 2014 by Eric Geller

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Lantern could put an end to online censorship

Online censorship ends here

On Aug 14, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Iran blacklists Tor network, knocking 75 percent of users offline

The latest move from the Great Persian Firewall.

On Jul 30, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Iran arrests two people for appearing in World Cup viral video

Iran’s YouTube police have struck again.

On Jun 24, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Tor forced to reject ‘major financial donation’ due to U.S. law

“There are many battles Tor can fight. This is not one of them.”  

On Jun 19, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Is military tech waging electronic warfare on U.S. civilians?

Instead of being a powerful tool for organization, technology may be turning into our greatest enemy.

On Jun 10, 2014 by [email protected]

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How Iran spied on us with fake social media accounts and a bogus news site

Hmm... this whole fake news site thing sounds a little familiar. 

On May 29, 2014 by Brendan O'Connor

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Mark Zuckerberg summoned to Iranian court

Zuckerberg won't appear in Iranian court, but (despite censorship attempts) his apps will still get used.   

On May 27, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Iranian women’s hijab protest triggers rape threats and ridicule

These guys are taking mansplaining to a whole new level. 

On May 26, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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6 arrested for making playful video for Pharrell’s ‘Happy’

The video was celebratory and carefree, but the mood has drastically changed since. 

On May 21, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Women taking off their head scarves is going viral in Iran

The Facebook page, Stealthy Freedoms of Iranian Women, has more than 185,000 likes.

On May 15, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Digital campaign puts human faces on Iran’s political prisoners

Unlock Iran puts faces to the names of more than 800 political prisoners.

On May 8, 2014 by Tim Sampson