A guide to the politics of net neutrality
Let’s get ready to rumble—legislatively, that is.
On May 13, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
USA Freedom Act clears hurdle in Congress, but loses support
The USA Freedom Act is one step closer to becoming law. And one step further away from what privacy advocates wanted.
On May 8, 2014 by Kevin Collier
The 10 most influential Internet freedom activists of 2013
Edward Snowden changed everything.
On Dec 25, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Senators: NSA’s bulk data collection isn’t necessary to stop terrorism
Three senators say all the program’s successes could have been achieved by less invasive means.
On Nov 21, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Director of National Intelligence confirms NSA spied on Americans’ phones
In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the Director of National Intelligence admitted to collecting the phone location data of American citizens.
On Oct 3, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Sen. Wyden drafts sweeping bill to address NSA oversight and surveillance
Sen. Ron Wyden told the Daily Dot there’s “growing momentum for making the major reforms that are badly needed.”
On Sep 26, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Sen. Ron Wyden keeps hinting the NSA tracks your cellphone location
It sounds almost too paranoid to be true. Almost.
On Jul 24, 2013 by Kevin Collier
A beginner’s guide to PRISM and the NSA
The saga of whistleblower Edward Snowden has moved with the velocity of a spy thriller. Here’s everything you need to know about his controversial leaks.
On Jul 3, 2013 by Kevin Collier
NSA admits its initial privacy promise was wrong
Now that you mention it, the NSA was a little misleading.
On Jun 26, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Senators challenge NSA’s claim that PRISM doesn’t target Americans
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.) take issue with an NSA fact sheet on PRISM. But they can’t say why, because it’s classified.
On Jun 25, 2013 by Kevin Collier
This is the best shot yet at countering PRISM
On Monday, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy introduced the “FISA Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2013.”
On Jun 25, 2013 by Justin Franz
“Aaron’s Law” introduced in Congress to reform computer fraud law
The House and Senate are considering a bill that would fix the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act used to charge activist Aaron Swartz.
On Jun 20, 2013 by Joe Kloc
8 senators want to expose the secret courts that enable PRISM
A group of senators, including Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), have proposed a bill that could reveal how many Americans the NSA is spying on.
On Jun 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Internet sales tax law could raise up to $11 billion in taxes
The Marketplace Fairness Act is likely to pass in its Senate vote later this week.
On Apr 23, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Sen. Ron Wyden introduces cellphone unlocking bill
In response to a hugely popular petition in favor of cell phone unlocking, the Oregon senator will try to legalize it.
On Mar 6, 2013 by Kevin Collier
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