The uncertain fate of the Senate’s big NSA reform bill
The bill that could dramatically reform the national security apparatus is mired in Washington gridlock.
On Nov 14, 2014 by Eric Geller
Ferguson crackdown makes politicians rethink police militarization
But will anything actually get done?
On Aug 16, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
‘Patent trolls’ live to fight another day as reform bill dies in Senate
Special interest groups are being blamed for killing bill aimed at curbing abusive patent lawsuits.
On May 21, 2014 by Tim Sampson
The Photoshop bill won’t fix our culture’s body image issues
“This is slapping a band aid over the problem and blaming the artists for a cultural problem.”
On Apr 23, 2014 by [email protected]
Armenian bill would ban online anonymity
“Write your posts, but if they end up in the media, then someone has to bear responsibility,” one lawmaker said.
On Mar 31, 2014 by Kevin Collier
Tennessee moves to roll back laws limiting public broadband services
Private ISPs don’t want to let anyone else in the broadband game.
On Mar 8, 2014 by Tim Sampson
Amendment to new cellphone unlocking bill alarms consumer groups
Democrats, consumer groups turn on bill after “bulk-unlocking” blocked.
On Feb 26, 2014 by Tim Sampson
Is your state trying to ban Google Glass?
Legislators anticipate the device’s more disastrous effects.
On Jan 30, 2014 by Miles Klee
New Zealand Telecoms forced to collaborate in state surveillance under new law
Dissenters say that membership in the “Five Eyes” network isn’t worth the invasion of Kiwi privacy.
On Nov 15, 2013 by Miles Klee
Seattle police disable wireless mesh network over surveillance worries
New technology was put in place without a clear policy for its use.
On Nov 13, 2013 by Miles Klee
The end of patent trolls is nigh
A new bill to address “abusive patent litigation” was formally introduced Wednesday and already has bipartisan support.
On Oct 24, 2013 by Tim Sampson
New York is the latest state to take on revenge porn
State lawmakers will pursue a bill more comprehensive than California’s.
On Oct 4, 2013 by Miles Klee
Ron Paul takes on Internet freedom
A new manifesto by the Texas Congressman takes aim at legislation like SOPA.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Justin Franz
Rep. Darrell Issa proposes a Bill of Rights for the Internet
Rep. Darrell Issa’s Digital Citizen’s Bill of Rights proposes ten rights designed to protect Internet users. Before he brings it to the House floor, he’s opening it up for public comment.
On Jun 11, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Make gambling legal say advocates
Online poker advocates say gaming could generate cash and argue for making online gaming legal.
On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland
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