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Write in Ballot Selfie

Sep 29, 2016

Federal Court Says Ballot Selfie Ban Is Like Burning Down the House to Roast a Pig

Federal Court Says Ballot Selfie Ban Is Like Burning Down the House to Roast a Pig
Bela Legosi looking greedily at bundle of internet cables

Aug 1, 2016

Why Broadband Carriers are a Menace to Privacy

Why Broadband Carriers are a Menace to Privacy
Closeup of social media icons on phone

May 26, 2016

The Government Is Trying to Influence Speech on Social Media — But How?

The Government Is Trying to Influence Speech on Social Media — But How?
Assorted children's books with "Access Denied" stamp

May 2, 2016

Victory! Court Rules Against Louisiana’s Online Censorship Law

Victory! Court Rules Against Louisiana’s Online Censorship Law
Beaker with empty quote coming out of it

Jan 20, 2016

Google and Twitter Speak Up in Support of the First Amendment Rights of Their Users

Google and Twitter Speak Up in Support of the First Amendment Rights of Their Users
People walking on sidewalk with scores superimposed on their faces

Jan 13, 2016

Eight Problems With Police “Threat Scores”

Eight Problems With Police “Threat Scores”

Jan 12, 2016

Social Media Companies Should Decline the Government’s Invitation to Join the National Security State

Social Media Companies Should Decline the Government’s Invitation to Join the National Security State
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Dec 11, 2015

Turning Tech Companies Into Spies Won’t Work

Turning Tech Companies Into Spies Won’t Work
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

Dec 8, 2015

Sen. Feinstein Shouldn’t Make Tech Companies Do the Government’s National Security Job for It

Sen. Feinstein Shouldn’t Make Tech Companies Do the Government’s National Security Job for It
Assorted children's books with "Access Denied" stamp

Dec 7, 2015

Protecting Free Speech on the Internet From the State of Louisiana

Protecting Free Speech on the Internet From the State of Louisiana