Internet law

Lori Erlendsson attends a pro-net neutrality Internet activist rally in Los Angeles.

The FCC delivers an Internet declaration of independence

Global Politics

Net neutrality has been the battle cry of many people who fear that business interests will take over what they consider a public tool supporting freedom and democracy. The FCC chair has finally come around to that view. His newly-announced plan, though, may not end the battle over control of the Internet.

A man uses his phone to read updates about former American NSA contractor Edward Snowden answering users' questions on Twitter.

To see the changes Edward Snowden wrought, just look at your smartphone

Technology