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DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.

17 Aug 2017 •

The expansive U.S. order stands in contravention of our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

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DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
17 Aug 2017
DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
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In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook

15 Aug 2017 •

He was silenced for sharing his opinions about public officials, even though that stands in direct conflict with Tunisia’s commitments on human rights.

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In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
15 Aug 2017
In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
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Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity

11 Aug 2017 •

Internet shutdowns of all kinds interfere with fundamental rights. We call on the government to cease the slowdown, and urge Orange Cameroon to push back.

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Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity
11 Aug 2017
Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity
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Syria: Rights groups condemn extrajudicial execution of human rights defender and software engineer Bassel Khartabil

4 Aug 2017 •

We join human rights organizations across the globe in condemning the execution of Bassel Khartabil, and call for investigation of the circumstances surrounding his death.

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Syria: Rights groups condemn extrajudicial execution of human rights defender and software engineer Bassel Khartabil
4 Aug 2017
Syria: Rights groups condemn extrajudicial execution of human rights defender and software engineer Bassel Khartabil
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Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet

3 Aug 2017 •

The Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.

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Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
3 Aug 2017
Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
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Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency

3 Aug 2017 •

We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.

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Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
3 Aug 2017
Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
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Connectivity problems raise red flags ahead of Venezuelan elections

28 Jul 2017 •

Is the government attempting to muzzle online speech and cut off access to information?

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Connectivity problems raise red flags ahead of Venezuelan elections
28 Jul 2017
Connectivity problems raise red flags ahead of Venezuelan elections
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The internet as we know it is at risk

12 Jul 2017 •

Today is the internet-wide day of action to save Net Neutrality! Can we count on you to join?

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The internet as we know it is at risk
12 Jul 2017
The internet as we know it is at risk
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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

3 Jul 2017 •

Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.

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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
3 Jul 2017
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
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Activists are close to saving broadband in Brazil

20 Jun 2017 •

Thanks to activists pushing back against data caps for internet use, we could see a law to ban the practice — a boon for innovation and free expression in Brazil.

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Activists are close to saving broadband in Brazil
20 Jun 2017
Activists are close to saving broadband in Brazil