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Ron Paul blasts Republican ‘cronyism’ in fight over online gambling

Is casino magnate Sheldon Adelson pulling the strings here?

On Nov 17, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The uncertain fate of the Senate’s big NSA reform bill

The bill that could dramatically reform the national security apparatus is mired in Washington gridlock.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Eric Geller

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The British government wants UK porn sites to check your age

It's doubtful that the new law would actually work.

On Oct 27, 2014 by Rob Price

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Ferguson crackdown makes politicians rethink police militarization

But will anything actually get done?

On Aug 16, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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‘Patent trolls’ live to fight another day as reform bill dies in Senate

Special interest groups are being blamed for killing bill aimed at curbing abusive patent lawsuits.

On May 21, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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The Photoshop bill won’t fix our culture’s body image issues

“This is slapping a band aid over the problem and blaming the artists for a cultural problem."

On Apr 23, 2014 by [email protected]

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Armenian bill would ban online anonymity

"Write your posts, but if they end up in the media, then someone has to bear responsibility," one lawmaker said.

On Mar 31, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Tennessee moves to roll back laws limiting public broadband services

Private ISPs don't want to let anyone else in the broadband game. 

On Mar 8, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Amendment to new cellphone unlocking bill alarms consumer groups

Democrats, consumer groups turn on bill after "bulk-unlocking" blocked.

On Feb 26, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Is your state trying to ban Google Glass?

Legislators anticipate the device's more disastrous effects.

On Jan 30, 2014 by Miles Klee

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New Zealand Telecoms forced to collaborate in state surveillance under new law

Dissenters say that membership in the "Five Eyes" network isn't worth the invasion of Kiwi privacy.

On Nov 15, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Seattle police disable wireless mesh network over surveillance worries

New technology was put in place without a clear policy for its use.

On Nov 13, 2013 by Miles Klee

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The end of patent trolls is nigh

A new bill to address "abusive patent litigation" was formally introduced Wednesday and already has bipartisan support. 

On Oct 24, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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New York is the latest state to take on revenge porn

State lawmakers will pursue a bill more comprehensive than California's.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Ron Paul takes on Internet freedom

A new manifesto by the Texas Congressman takes aim at legislation like SOPA.

On Jul 6, 2012 by Justin Franz