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Court Strikes Down Internet Censorship Law
We just received word today that the Third Circuit struck down a federal Internet censorship law as unconstitutional. The law, called the Child Online Protection Act, imposed civil and criminal penalties on those who place “harmful to minors” material on the Web. Under this law, no adult, no matter how mature or responsible, would have been allowed to see material that is deemed unfit for a child. The law would have forced vast swaths of constitutionally protected speech off of the Web.
Today’s victory is a huge win that comes as a result of 10 years of litigation by a dedicated group of ACLU clients. All of our clients—from award-winning, established publications such as Salon to individuals such as Heather Corinna, who works largely on her own to provide valuable sexual health information geared toward teenagers—put up with a great deal of hassle and inconvenience and stress. By standing up for their own right to engage in free speech on the Web, they helped protect the rights of all Americans. They deserve our thanks.
Whether today’s opinion is the last to address COPA is up to the government and, ultimately, to the Supreme Court. The government has some time to decide whether it wants to ask the Court to review this case. Hopefully it will conclude that 10 years of litigation is enough. We just received word today that the Third Circuit struck down a federal Internet censorship law as unconstitutional. The law, called ... more -
China earthquake: not strong enough to stop the censors
Even after the devastation caused by the earthquake earlier this month, the Chinese Internet censors are still reportedly casting their ever-watchful eye on the Chinese's online activity.
Wired reports on one example where the censors have stepped into remind people about what they can and can't be doing on their internet. On one message board, bloggers who were reportedly criticising relief-giving China-based-corporations and how much they would be donating, were greeted with two animated 'censors' who popped up with the message "don't accept vulgar content," and politely asked them to "advance harmony."
Even after the devastation caused by the earthquake earlier this month, the Chinese Internet censors are still reportedly casting thei... more -
Joe Lieberman's crusade to censor the internet
Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut thinks the internet is dangerous - so dangerous that he thinks it creates terrorism. His answer to the "problem"? Censor all videos he feels are inappropriate. And he isn't the only one who thinks this.
"Mr. Lieberman, issued a report titled “Violent Islamist Extremism, the Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorist Threat.” The report identified the Internet as “one of the primary drivers” of the terrorist threat to the United States."
"All of this comes against the backdrop of a troubling Congressional antiterrorism bill that also focuses on the Internet. The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, which passed the House last year by a 404-to-6 vote, would establish a commission to study the terrorist threat and propose legislation. The bill, which the Senate has not acted on, has a finding that the Internet promotes radicalization and terrorism."
The American Civil Liberties Union has warned that the “Homegrown Terrorism” bill and related efforts “could be a precursor to proposals to censor and regulate speech on the Internet.”
Source: New York Times Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut thinks the internet is dangerous - so dangerous that he thinks it creates terrorism. His answer ... more -
British law to criminalise "extreme images" passed by Lords
A new Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill has recently been passed by the House of Lords that will criminalise the possession of "extreme pornographic images", punishable with up to five years in prison.
However, the wording for the Bill is extremely vague and could lead to images of non-abusive, consenting "extreme" sexual acts, to be deemed illegal and punishable under this new law. This could lead to many innocent people being at risk from the new law, and impinging on their human rights. A new Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill has recently been passed by the House of Lords that will criminalise the possession of "e... more -
China trying to censor internet access for Olympics guests
Sen. Sam Brownback says China is preasuring US hotels to monitor or even limit the amount of internet access to control the information coming to and going out of China during the Olympics.
This is nothing new. They try and control all the information their people are given. Sen. Sam Brownback says China is preasuring US hotels to monitor or even limit the amount of internet access to control the informatio... more -
Net neutrality still matter?
Here was miss Congdon's stance on the matter in 2006...
Have you been keeping tabs on net neutrality? Does it still matter to you?
(you bloggers, podcasters, youtubers, current tv'ers, flash-gamers, bittorrenters, yousenditers, imeemers, tv-linksers, pornowatchers, fantasy football players, second lifers, and other nerds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H69eCYcDcuQ Ask a ninja's take
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FIfu7B3sZY F.E.M.
http://www.savetheinternet.com/ Here was miss Congdon's stance on the matter in 2006... Have you been keeping tabs on net neutrality? Does it still matter to you? ... more -
net neutrality haters
how much should congress legislate private telecommunication carriers?
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ATT censors Pearl Jam Webcast
Monopolies: "Just trust us" A wake-up call for net neutrality
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Save The Internet!
SavetheInternet.com Coalition is more than a million people who have banded together with thousands of non-profit organizations, businesses and bloggers to protect Internet freedom.
The Coalition believes that the Internet is a crucial engine for economic growth and free speech. They are working together to urge Congress to preserve Network Neutrality, the First Amendment of the Internet, which ensures that the Internet remains open to new ideas, innovation and progress.
SavetheInternet.com Coalition is more than a million people who have banded together with thousands of non-profit organizations, busin... more -
What Is Net Neutrality?
This video that explains why discrimination on the Internet is a problem and will continue to be as long as net neutrality rules are not enforced. This video that explains why discrimination on the Internet is a problem and will continue to be as long as net neutrality rules are n... more
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YouTube Closes Anti-Torture Account
"YouTube has suspended the account of a prominent Egyptian anti-torture activist who posted videos of what he said was brutal behaviour by some Egyptian policemen, the activist said."
Ever since Google took over, it hasn't been the same. "YouTube has suspended the account of a prominent Egyptian anti-torture activist who posted videos of what he said was brutal behaviou... more
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