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Pirate Party wins big in Icelandic Parliament election

Iceland has become the latest country to formally adopt Internet freedom as a political priority, electing three members of the Pirate Party to Parliament.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Persecuted at home in Sweden, the Pirate Bay moves to Greenland

The Pirate Bay, the biggest supplier of torrents on the Internet, felt the hammer about to fall in its native Sweden. So it crossed the Norwegian sea and moved to Greenland.

On Apr 9, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Police detain a known pirate, but not for the reason you’d expect

When German police detained Nico Kern for copyright infringement—he was in a railway station, taking a photo of a grocery store's sign—they didn't realize he was a professional pirate.

On Mar 19, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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The Pirate Bay ditches Sweden, flipping Big Copyright the bird

If you visit the Pirate Bay right now, its regular pirate ship logo is now backed by a hydra. There's a reason why.

On Feb 26, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Australians can vote for pirates this year

The Pirate Party has had a hard time outside of Europe until now.

On Jan 23, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Russia’s Pirate Party rejected because of its “criminal” name

The Russian government rejected the Pirate Party's registration for the upcoming election because they're not actually seafaring pirates.

On Jan 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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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

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BPI to sue U.K. Pirate Party over Pirate Bay access

The British music industry’s official lobbying group is set to sue the U.K. Pirate Party.

On Dec 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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German Pirate Party member stops people from pirating her book

Critics suggest Julia Schramm is using the tactics she writes against to sell her book.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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New York Pirate Party choir to protest ASCAP in song

Pirates plan to sing the copyrighted hits at the music publishing association's headquarters this weekend.

On Jul 13, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Taiwan rejects Pirate Party, fearing confusion with “real pirates”

An administrative court has denied a psychology professor’s request to form a Pirate Party.

On Jun 22, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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California Pirate Party pledges to “defend the Internet”

Not all treasure is silver and gold.

On Jun 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Official opposition to ACTA is growing

Four E.U. committees have voted to reject ACTA in five days.

On Jun 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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3 EU committees vote against ACTA

The three committees have merely an advising role, but the move shows that momentum against the trade agreement is rising.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Pirates gain seats, fight anti-semitism

As the Pirate Party gains power, it's also building a platform.

On May 14, 2012 by Kevin Collier