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SOPA coalition meets to plan round 2

Representatives from the MPAA, the RIAA, and other supporters of controversial copyright bill SOPA are gathering today in Sun Valley, Idaho to discuss their next steps. Also in attendance: Google's Sergey Brin, who opposed the bill.

On Jul 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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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

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CISPA sponsor: Obama will back down from his veto promise

After a cybersecurity adviser's departure this spring, the White House's stance on a controversial Internet privacy bill may have changed.

On Jun 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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100+ Canadian sites to blackout in protest

The movement has also collected more than 13,000 signatures and seeks support from Americans and others.

On May 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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New study stokes fears of a second SOPA

Would SOPA have protected the American economy? It's an easy conclusion to draw from a new Chamber of Commerce report, which claims intellectual property is tightly connected to nearly half of all jobs in the United States.

On May 25, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Fundraising campaign opposes cybersecurity bills

Think privacy is awesome? Put your money where your mouth is.

On May 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Hollywood planning a second SOPA for 2013

Will the new bill be milder, or more mildly packaged?

On May 21, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Infographic: On the Internet, votes still beat dollars

Despite millions of dollars being spent in support of Internet regulation, public outcry has won—so far.

On May 15, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Colombia on fast track to brutally punish illegal downloaders

Colombia may pleasing the U.S. government, but downloaders will not be happy.

On Apr 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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The “final stand”: Anonymous vs. CISPA

Anonymous has declared war on the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Meet CISPA, the latest potential threat to your Internet freedom

Congressmen, defense contractors, and ISPs argue that U.S. information systems are highly vulnerable, but Internet rights organizations are concerned that the powers granted by the bill to government, military, and private firms are far too broad and invasive.

On Apr 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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