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Civil rights 2.0: What the Equality Act of 2015 means for LGBT Americans

It's the most sweeping anti-discrimination law for LGBT people ever proposed.

On Jul 23, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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New Senate bill would limit data-gathering on schoolchildren

Kids in public schools: do they deserve privacy?

On Jul 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Catcalling might become illegal in Argentina, thanks to this YouTube video

A viral vlog post about street harassment might have been enough to enact change.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Michigan Senate OKs bills allowing adoption agencies to deny LGBT parents

The bills were approved by the Senate, and then quickly signed in law by Governor Snyder on Thursday.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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House passes USA Freedom Act to strip NSA of controversial spying powers

Whether the bill can pass the Senate, though, is far from clear.

On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would dramatically improve the transparency of America’s spy budget

The overall number is already public, but these lawmakers say that's not enough.

On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Trans people are taking #Occupotty selfies to fight bathroom legislation

A slew of proposed laws require that trans teens use bathrooms according to their assigned gender.

On Mar 13, 2015 by EJ Dickson

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Florida anti-piracy bill threatens online anonymity

This could be bad news for all kinds of people.

On Mar 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Republicans already weighing how to undermine FCC’s net neutrality vote

If you can't beat 'em, sanction 'em.

On Feb 27, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Republicans question future of the open Internet at net-neutrality hearing

The battle is just beginning.

On Feb 25, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Net neutrality activists have dialed Congress 17,000 times since yesterday

And there's no sign they're slowing down.

On Jan 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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You probably don’t care about the State of the Union—and neither does Obama

The state of our union is strong. Just not on TV.

On Jan 20, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Republicans reveal bill to preempt the FCC’s new net neutrality rules

An interesting confrontation lies ahead.

On Jan 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.S. Senate to vote on whether climate change is real

It's a show vote, but it will have consequences.

On Jan 14, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Obama plans stronger privacy laws for consumers and students

What chance do these proposals have of become law?

On Jan 12, 2015 by Eric Geller