Carmen Ortiz

Death of internet activist and innovator creates call for updated copyright law

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The death of Aaron Swartz has added a new data point to the discussion of mental health services available in the United States. That’s certainly the case. But for some people, his death is also an issue in an ongoing battle over copyright law.

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