The RESTRICT Act isn’t about banning TikTok—it’s designed to force a sale
The U.S. doesn’t want to ban TikTok, it wants to own it.
On Mar 10, 2023 by Jacob Seitz
GOP’s new TikTok bill faces strong resistance from leading tech advocacy groups
Tech advocacy groups staunchly opposed a bill that passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday.
On Mar 2, 2023 by Jacob Seitz
It’s been a year since Gigi Sohn was nominated to the FCC—and internet rights groups are pissed
it’s the longest a nomination has stalled.
On Oct 26, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Democrats are promising a new effort to restore net neutrality—it’s doomed to fail
For internet freedom, the road back is longer than ever.
On Jul 19, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Privacy experts call on Biden’s fully staffed FTC to swiftly move on reining in big tech
The Senate confirmed Alvaro Bedoya yesterday to the FTC.
On May 12, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Activists, tech firms join together for upcoming ‘Antitrust Day’ of action as bills loom in Congress
‘A bipartisan, overwhelming majority of Americans support strengthening our antitrust laws.’
On Mar 24, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Over 130 YouTube stars take a stand against the FCC’s net neutrality repeal
The online video creators who signed the letter collectively have more than 165 million subscribers.
On Jul 6, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
Netflix joins growing protest to save net neutrality
Several other tech giants and advocacy groups have also joined the cause.
On Jun 15, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech giants join internet advocacy groups for day of protest to save net neutrality
Several major tech companies have signed on to participate in the ‘Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality.’
On Jun 6, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
Thousands of net neutrality activists sign petition demanding FCC release proof of DDoS attack
Fight for the Future, an internet advocacy organization, is demanding that the FCC release evidence that a DDoS attack occurred.
On May 11, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
The Senate just voted to roll back your internet privacy
Republicans voted to nix rules that prevent ISPs from selling information about their customers’ browsing habits.
On Mar 23, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Privacy activists to gather at Apple stores in solidarity against FBI demands
Activists accuse FBI of exploiting San Bernardino shooting to push anti-privacy agenda.
On Feb 17, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Chelsea Manning punished in prison for old toothpaste, Vanity Fair magazine
Manning’s attorney wasn’t allowed to attend the hearing.
On Aug 18, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Privacy supergroup aims to kill 5 cybersecurity bills at once
The #CyberFail bills puts users at risk and wrecks privacy, the groups say.
On Apr 22, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Privacy activists troll Sen. Ron Wyden with giant Grumpy Gat blimp
Ron Wyden is under pressure due to controversial trade legislation
On Mar 13, 2015 by Dell Cameron
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