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Rebecca MacKinnon On Internet Censorship And How To Resist It

There's the law of the land, but what about cyberspace? Online censorship expert Rebecca MacKinnon talks shop about her new book, "Consent of the Networked," which hits shelves January 31.READ MORE

"Facebook of China" Eyes U.S. IPO

Oak Pacific Interactive, which makes the "Facebook of China," is gearing up for a Stateside IPO. Other Chinese sites may follow. But should investors be wary?READ MORE

Venezuelans Facing Jail Time for Tweeting About Banks

@leaoxford and @carmennares are facing up to 11 years in prison.READ MORE

AT&T Plays the B**tard Censor, Starts Blocking 4Chan's /b/? [Updated]

There are reports surfacing that suggest AT&T has begun blocking access to parts of 4chan. Oh-oh. Considering how popular its message boards are, and the net-rascals who frequent them, AT&T's just censored the wrong ...READ MORE

Google Bends to China's Whims, Further Restricts Search Results

In the midst of an ongoing standoff between China and the international community over Internet censorship, Google has blinked. The search giant is agreeing to "take all necessary steps" to ensure no pornographic ...READ MORE

UK Govt Wants Film-Style International Website Ratings

"This is not a campaign against free speech" said the UK's Minister for Culture, as he made a call for all websites to carry a film-style parental rating. And for the sites to be taken offline if deemed offensive or violent. These are ...READ MORE