The Internet’s Losing Its Freedom, in America and Beyond

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2013 Some countries are adopting ever more stringent Internet laws and increasing surveillance. Given the Edward Snowden leaks, you may not be surprised to see the United States is high on the list of nations that have decreased online freedom this year, but what about the others? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘The Net Is Finished as a Global Network’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 1, 2013 The story of the Obama administration's pursuit of one man exposing unconstitutional spying is important. But the real issue we should be discussing in the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations is the fate of the Internet, Open University professor John Naughton writes in The Observer. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Alan Grayson Honors Aaron Swartz

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 23, 2013 Aaron Swartz, the Internet freedom advocate who committed suicide in mid-January, was an intern in Florida Congressman Alan Grayson's office after the onset of the economic crisis. Grayson recently paid tribute to Swartz at a memorial service in Washington, D.C. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anonymous Honors Aaron Swartz by Hacking MIT

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 15, 2013 In its tribute to Internet activist Aaron Swartz posted on MIT's website, the hacktivist collective said it wanted to use "this tragedy to be a basis for reform of computer crime laws, and the overzealous prosecutors who use them." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Aaron Swartz

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 13, 2013 Was Aaron Swartz, beloved friend, activist and computer programmer, a casualty of the U.S. government’s vigorous campaign to silence champions of Internet freedom?Was Aaron Swartz, beloved friend, activist and computer programmer, a casualty of the government’s campaign to silence champions of Internet freedom? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Need to Bear Arms? The Internet Can Help

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2012 The bowels of the Internet can be a scary place, as evidenced by a site called The Armory -- a no-questions-asked, anonymous weapons-supply store. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ron and Rand Crusade, Darker View for Pa. Voters, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's record-breaking month of fundraising and Stephen Colbert on what it means to be an American. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Open Doubts About the ‘Internet in a Box’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 29, 2012 The open-source "FreedomBox" promises “turnkey” privacy, anonymity and security while surfing the Internet. But development problems may ensure it never escapes the feverish dreams of open Internet advocates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who’s Supporting SOPA and PIPA?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2012 ProPublica has created an easy-to-use database that lists the congressional supporters and opponents of two bills that threaten Internet freedom under the guise of strengthening copyright protections. Of the current 80 proponents and 29 contesters, where do your representatives stand?In the SOPA- and PIPA-centered fight for the censorship-free future of the Internet, where do your representatives stand? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )