Internet Freedom
In an age where freedom is under attack everyday, our ability to gain access to informaiton is invaluable. Keeping the internet free and open to all is the basis of this fight. Knowledge is power and that power must remain with the people. Jun 11
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Michael Beckerman, a former top adviser to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will be the first CEO of the Internet Association, the group said Wednesday. Google, Facebook, eBay and Amazon will be among the association's members, according to an industry source close to the group. The Internet Association will release its full member list when it formally launches in September.
Top congressional staffer to lead new Internet lobbying group - The Hill's Hillicon Valley
This blogpost was co-authored by legal associate Matt Gilliam.
Net Neutrality Violates the First and Fifth Amendments
Google to Warn You If You’re Account Is Compromised in a State-Sponsored Attack
BEIJING (The Blaze/AP) – ”Warning: We believe state-sponsored attackers may be trying to compromise your account or computer.”With the ongoing success of the world’s Pirate parties, I’ve seen the copyright industry start to push back, claiming that copyright enforcement can’t be tied to civil liberties; that they are two separate issues.
The Fight Against Copyright Enforcement & The Fight For Civil Liberties Are The Same
Google's Sergey Brin: Facebook and Apple a threat to Internet freedom | Internet & Media
Google's Sergey Brin (Credit: James Martin/CNET) In an interview with the Guardian , Google co-founder Sergey Brin warned that the "open" Internet is in danger from very powerful forces, including Facebook and Apple.
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Opposition grows to CISPA 'Big Brother' cybersecurity bill | Privacy Inc.
White House takes aim at CISPA with formal veto threat | Privacy Inc.
The White House today escalated its opposition to a cybersecurity-related surveillance bill with a formal veto threat.
CISPA Bill Update: A Few Things to Note As The Cybersecurity Bill Heads To Congress | Analysis, Breaking News, Experts Exchange Tech News Blog
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act , also known as the CISPA, is headed to the House of Representatives this week. Scheduled for debate on Thursday, April 26, the CISPA bill—which will be deliberated alongside another cybersecurity bill known as the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (PDF)—is expected to see a vote no later than 3pm (ET) Friday afternoon. As the time rapidly approaches, the bill’s opponents have wasted no time making their voices heard.
House approves CISPA despite last-minute push by opponents | Privacy Inc.
House members clockwise from top left: Jared Polis, who warned CISPA would "waive every single privacy law ever enacted"; Adam Schiff; Sheila Jackson Lee; Jan Schakowsky; Mike Rogers; Hank JohnsonHouse Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In The Senate