Tens of thousands of people marched around the world Saturday on a global day of action against a massive free trade deal being negotiated between … Tens of Thousands Protest TTIP Free Trade Deal on Global Day of ActionRead more
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Latest TPP leak shows systemic threat to software freedom
On March 25th, 2015, Wikileaks released a leaked chapter of the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, the multinational trade agreement that is being developed through … Latest TPP leak shows systemic threat to software freedomRead more
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Finland Abolishes Copyright Levies On Digital Devices
Finland is the latest EU member state to scrap levies on digital devices, following similar moves in Spain and the UK. The Finnish Parliament on … Finland Abolishes Copyright Levies On Digital DevicesRead more
Posted inEnergy / Law / ToMl
States Form Secret Alliance With Energy Companies To Kill Environmental Regulations
Energy firms and state attorneys general have established a secretive alliance in an effort to derail environmental oversight and promote fossil fuels, according to an … States Form Secret Alliance With Energy Companies To Kill Environmental RegulationsRead more
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The Lawless Society
The release of the Senate’s torture report reminds us of the central fact of American society, today. Any semblance of equal justice under the law … The Lawless SocietyRead more
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The People vs. Federal Bank Settlements and Liquidity Rules
Last week, in an interview with Bloomberg News, former Countrywide CEO, Angelo Mozilo gave the nation the middle finger. He expressed zero remorse or culpability … The People vs. Federal Bank Settlements and Liquidity RulesRead more
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Corporations Are Not People
The title says it all: Corporations Are Not People. And Jeff Clements is in a position to know. During his tenure at the Massachusetts Attorney … Corporations Are Not PeopleRead more
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Which side you’re on, Tom
After much anticipation, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission has unveiled what he calls “the strongest open internet protections ever proposed by the [agency].” … Which side you’re on, TomRead more
Posted inEducation / Law / Movie / Religion / USA Empire
The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today
– Jay Rosenstein’s film.
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Copyright Law as a Tool for State Censorship of the Internet
When state officials seek to censor online speech, they’re going to use the quickest and easiest method available. For many, copyright takedown notices do the … Copyright Law as a Tool for State Censorship of the InternetRead more