New Senate bill would limit data-gathering on schoolchildren
Kids in public schools: do they deserve privacy?
On Jul 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
Catcalling might become illegal in Argentina, thanks to this YouTube video
A viral vlog post about street harassment might have been enough to enact change.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Michigan Senate OKs bills allowing adoption agencies to deny LGBT parents
The bills were approved by the Senate, and then quickly signed in law by Governor Snyder on Thursday.
On Jun 11, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
House passes USA Freedom Act to strip NSA of controversial spying powers
Whether the bill can pass the Senate, though, is far from clear.
On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller
New bill would dramatically improve the transparency of America’s spy budget
The overall number is already public, but these lawmakers say that’s not enough.
Trans people are taking #Occupotty selfies to fight bathroom legislation
A slew of proposed laws require that trans teens use bathrooms according to their assigned gender.
On Mar 13, 2015 by EJ Dickson
Florida anti-piracy bill threatens online anonymity
This could be bad news for all kinds of people.
On Mar 4, 2015 by Eric Geller
Republicans already weighing how to undermine FCC’s net neutrality vote
If you can’t beat ’em, sanction ’em.
On Feb 27, 2015 by Eric Geller
Republicans question future of the open Internet at net-neutrality hearing
The battle is just beginning.
On Feb 25, 2015 by Eric Geller
Net neutrality activists have dialed Congress 17,000 times since yesterday
And there’s no sign they’re slowing down.
On Jan 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier
You probably don’t care about the State of the Union—and neither does Obama
The state of our union is strong. Just not on TV.
On Jan 20, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
Republicans reveal bill to preempt the FCC’s new net neutrality rules
An interesting confrontation lies ahead.
On Jan 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.S. Senate to vote on whether climate change is real
It’s a show vote, but it will have consequences.
On Jan 14, 2015 by Eric Geller
Obama plans stronger privacy laws for consumers and students
What chance do these proposals have of become law?
On Jan 12, 2015 by Eric Geller
Ron Paul blasts Republican ‘cronyism’ in fight over online gambling
Is casino magnate Sheldon Adelson pulling the strings here?
On Nov 17, 2014 by Miles Klee
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