Daily Archives: November 19, 2011

Congress is currently debating the Stop Online Piracy Act, an effort  to stem copyright violations through federal legislation. But do lawmakers and American citizens, really understand what SOPA’s effect will be if passed? Here are five things to know about … Continue reading →

Imagine a country where the government is able to shut down Web sites at the slightest provocation, where elected representatives invoke fears of “overseas pirates” to defend the interests of domestic industries, and where Internet companies like Google must cave … Continue reading →

Today, Congress holds hearings on the first American Internet censorship system. This bill can pass. If it does the Internet and free speech will never be the same. Join all of us to stop this bill. via American Censorship Day … Continue reading →

Congress may not want to hear from opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Act at today’s hearing, but that hasn’t stopped a broad coalition of (often fierce) competitors representing the Internet’s giants from placing an ad in today’s NYT, signed … Continue reading →

It’s called the Stop Online Piracy Act. It’s currently being discussed by the House Judiciary Committee. And a similar measure has already passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. Either the people behind the bill don’t realize the horrible possibilities it would … Continue reading →

The battle over controversial anti-piracy legislation reached fever pitch on Wednesday, as opponents of the House bill launched an advertising blitz ahead of a morning hearing.Supporters meanwhile brought union leaders, Hollywood, retailers and the law enforcement officials to a hearing … Continue reading →