PROTECT IP Act

Aaron Swartz poses in a Borderland Books in San Francisco. The Internet activist is the subject of new documentary about his life, activism and death.

The story of Internet icon Aaron Swartz comes to life in a new documentary

Environment

The death of Internet mogul and activist Aaron Swartz sent shockwaves through the tech community. Now the story of his life — and the federal prosecution that contributed to his suicide — is being told on the big screen.The death of Internet mogul and activist Aaron Swartz sent shockwaves through the tech community. Now the story of his life — and the federal prosecution that contributed to his suicide — is being told on the big screen.

Online, considerable anger over Stop Online Piracy Act

Global Politics

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian on SOPA Shutdown

A Positive Spin on SOPA and PIPA

The World

Wikipedia Joins ‘Web Blackout’ to Protest SOPA

Conflict & Justice
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Taming the Internet’s Wild West

Conflict & Justice

For as long as there’s been a World Wide Web, there’s been a giant unresolved issue with what’s on it: those millions of songs, videos, TV and movie clips we enjoy for free – somebody owns each one.

Tumblr’s David Karp and the US Copyright Office Director on the Stop Online Piracy Act

Tumblr CEO David Karp and Maria Pallante, United States Copyright Office director, join The Takeaway for two very distinct views on the Stop Online Piracy Act.  The bill’s stated purpose is to shut down websites that host or post pirated material and counterfeit goods.  Hearings on bill began earlier this week in the House. Another version of […]

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