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Protesters arrested at trade meeting that could determine Internet’s fate

The latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an international agreement that could bog down the Internet with intellectual property regulations, is on now in Malaysia.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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What is TPP? Biggest global threat to the Internet since ACTA

Here's what you need to know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which is currently being negotiated in Lima, Peru.

On May 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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Activists hit the streets of Lima to save the Internet from the TPP

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, being negotiated in Peru this week, could mean a censored Internet for 12 countries.

On May 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Japan joins the trade agreement that could ruin the Internet

One woman's nearly 40,000 tweets have gone ignored: Japan has announced it is joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

On Mar 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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No one’s representing the Internet in the latest TPP negotiation

Internet advocacy groups have been frozen out of the latest round of negotiations for this international trade treaty.

On Mar 7, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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How international trade agreements threaten our Internet: A primer

Everything you need to know about how governments create harmful copyright policies with international trade agreements. Because the Internet as we know it is in danger. 

On Feb 11, 2013 by [email protected]

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U.S. official who led Trans-Pacific Partnership talks resigns

Ambassador Ron Kirk has stepped down from his post as United States Trade Representative and retired from government. President Obama will appoint a replacement.

On Jan 24, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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3 threats to Internet rights in 2013

The battle over Internet rights has only just begun. Here's what to look for this year. 

On Jan 4, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership talks was most secretive yet

The secret trade talks that activists say could ruin the Internet have become even more secretive.

On Dec 12, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Trans-Pacific Partnership locks out digital rights activists

The TPP, that trade agreement that could set new standards for how countries prosecute alleged criminals over the Internet, has long been criticized for being created almost entirely behind closed doors.

On Dec 6, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Canada joins TPP, the secret trade agreement that worries Internet activists

Canada joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a "second-tier" country, without any veto power.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Sen. Ron Wyden on the problems with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

One of the U.S. Senate's strongest advocates for Internet freedom says the TPP is his biggest concern.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Dot Dot Dot: Starting fresh on the Web

The Internet has the power to address important issues of sexism and “thinspiration.” It’s just a matter of rising to the challenge.

On Sep 13, 2012 by Nicholas White

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The TPP: A first-hand look at the secret international talks that could change the Internet

Kevin Collier traveled to the Landsdowne Resort in Viriginia, where government trade representatives met to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). 

On Sep 12, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Internet activists offer $30,000 reward for leaking Pacific trade agreement

The agreement may contain provisions summarily kicking users suspected of downloading copyrighted material off the Internet.

On Sep 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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