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  T-Mobile drops anti-net neutrality lawsuit filed by MetroPCS, leaving Verizon on its own

  By Adi Robertson on May 17, 2013 04:29 pm + 7 comments

  Cellphone carriers have generally met net neutrality proposals with varying levels of hostility, but Continue reading…

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  Meet the 'Deciders,' the gatekeepers of free speech on the internet

  By Aaron Souppouris on April 30, 2013 04:31 am + 15 comments

  Last year, the "Deciders" held a meeting at Stanford Law School's faculty lounge. Both individually Continue reading…

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  Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian calls out 'fellow geeks' for ostracizing, sexist behavior

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 25, 2013 11:15 pm + 361 comments

  Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has taken to his blog to call out "fellow geeks" — from tech Continue reading…

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  Rep. Darrell Issa introduces bill on Reddit that would prevent new internet laws for 2 years

  By T.C. Sottek on November 27, 2012 02:53 pm + 49 comments

  Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) was one of the most outspoken opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Continue reading…

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  Egyptian prosecutor tells government to block online porn

  By Aaron Souppouris on November 8, 2012 09:34 am + 45 comments

  Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered government authorities to "take the necessary measures" to Continue reading…

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  Beta-testing democracy: Reddit's plan to drop an open internet 'geek bomb' on lawmakers

  By T.C. Sottek on October 5, 2012 02:39 pm + 59 comments

  The Verge is onboard Reddit's "Internet 2012 bus," which is driving between the presidential debate Continue reading…

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  FCC chairman says we need faster internet sooner, defends role as a 'cop on the beat'

  By T.C. Sottek on September 25, 2012 02:03 pm + 32 comments

  In a policy speech given today at Vox Media's headquarters in Washington, DC, FCC chairman Julius Continue reading…

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  AT&T's FaceTime blocking draws formal complaint to FCC from interest groups

  By T.C. Sottek on September 18, 2012 09:47 am + 128 comments

  Free Press, Public Knowledge, and the New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute have Continue reading…

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  Internet 2012: Reddit and Alexis Ohanian hit the campaign trail to fight for the future of freedom

  By T.C. Sottek on August 27, 2012 05:55 pm + 23 comments

  As another presidential election year unfolds, a familiar tapestry of political conflict is Continue reading…

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  AT&T's FaceTime fiasco: net neutrality concerns spark a backlash

  By Kimber Streams on August 22, 2012 02:44 pm

  AT&T's recent decision require a Mobile Share plan to access FaceTime over cellular caused a Continue reading…