SOPA/PIPA Blackout Protests Lead Co-Sponsors To Jump Ship
Members of Congress are responding to the protests against SOPA and PIPA by withdrawing their support for the bills.
Wikipedia To Go Dark Wednesday To Protest Online Piracy Bills
Wikipedia’s English language site will be offline for 24 hours tomorrow to protest two controversial online piracy bills.
Complaining About Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and other Constantly Changing Products
Henry Farrell thinks “The New Gmail Sucks” and doesn’t care who knows it.
(Not) Breaking News: People Who Work For The Government Look At The Internet
Apparently, people who work for the government are surfing the World Wide Web.
Did We Really Need 17 Debates Before The New Hampshire Primary?
Can anyone bring the primary debate schedule under control?
Jon Huntsman, Mitt Romney, And Serving Your Country
When did serving your country become something political opponents attacked you for?
Second Battle Of New Hampshire Brings Fireworks, But Little Danger For Romney
Ten hours later, the candidates seemed more combative than they had been the night before.
The Fifth Amendment, Privacy, And Computer Passwords
Can the government force a criminal defendant to reveal a computer password? A Federal case in Denver is dealing with that question right now.
Time’s 2011 Person Of The Year: “The Protester”
Time Magazine has chosen “The Protester” as its Person Of The Year. Let the outrage ensue.
Romney Plays It Safe In Ohio On Public Union Ballot Issue, But Is It Too Safe?
Mitt Romney played it safe on a controversial issue again.
This Is Why It’s Good To Have A Written Bill Of Rights
A case from the U.K. demonstrates why it’s a good thing to have a strong, written, Bill Of Rights.
Facebook v. Google+: Completely Unscientific Case Study
Google+ was supposed to be a Facebook killer. If their social media icons are any indication, it’s not happening.
Scotsman Jailed 8 Months For Facebook Comments
In Scotland, posting stupid things on Facebook is a “hate crime” punishable by serious jail time.
Zuccotti Park Cleanup Standoff
A plan to clean the park at the center of the Occupy Wall Street protests has been postponed.
Occupy Wall Street Dirty Hippie Meme Won’t Go Away
Even those sympathetic to the causes are frustrated with the squalor and other negative externalities of the protests.
‘Gay’ Résumé Not Okay?
Listing affiliation with gay activist groups hinders one’s chances of landing a job interview.
Elizabeth Warren’s Flawed Social Contract
Elizabeth Warren has a deeply flawed view of our social contract.
The Incoherent Agenda Of Occupy Wall Street
Judging them by their own manifesto, the Occupy Wall Street protesters are pretty silly people.
Occupy Wall Street Not Our Arab Awakening
A meme is emerging that the Occupy Wall Street protests are America’s version of the Arab Awakening. That meme must die.
Supermarket Self-Checkouts Being Replaced With People
The conspiracy by grocery store owners to turn us all into unpaid cashiers may be ending.
Despite Controversy And Doubt, Troy Davis Was Executed In Georgia Last Night
The execution of Troy Davis brings back to the forefront the reasons why the death penalty is inherently flawed.
Supreme Court To Rule On Warrentless GPS Tracking
In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will examine the question whether police can track people via GPS without first obtaining a warrant.
Al Gore Places Infant Son In Rocket To Escape Dying Planet
Al Gore Places Infant Son In Rocket To Escape Dying Planet
Beer Bikes Banned By Bavarian Buzzkills
If you haven’t experienced the joys of peddling around Germany with 15 of your closest friends while enjoying several liters of Munich’s finest, you’re too late.
The Absurdity Of Anti-Bullying Laws
The latest push for laws against bullying is another example of the Nanny State rum amok.
If Sarah Palin Runs, She Will Lose
While Sarah Palin continues to tease her supporters about a possible Presidential run, the damage she could do to the GOP becomes even more apparent.
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