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Don’t Break Our Phones / Save Security

A week that will define Apple, with iPhone at center: analysis March 18, 2016. USA Today
Activists plan rally on Tuesday at dozens of Apple Stores worldwide February 22, 2016. Ars Technica
Apple’s fight with FBI to get support from global protests to be held by Internet rights group February 21, 2016. Scroll.in
Protests to rally across US to back Apple February 21, 2016. Sky News
Trump Calls for Apple Boycott Until It Unlocks San Bernardino Shooter’s Phone February 21, 2016. Nano News
Apple Protest Supporters Are Outraged Over FBI Privacy Battle February 21, 2016. TechMalak
Will Tim Cook’s Stance on Privacy Define His Apple Legacy? February 20, 2016. Newsfactor
Apple’s encryption battle with the FBI has implications well past the iPhone February 20, 2016. The Guardian
Protests planned across US to back Apple in battle with FBI February 20, 2016. CNBC (AP)
Apple vs FBI Protest: Apple Store Rallies Planned In More Than 30 Cities To Protest FBI’s Demands February 20, 2016. IB Times
At Least 30 Rallies Planned Against FBI’s Demand for iPhone Backdoor February 20, 2016. Inverse
Apple Sees Value in Its Stand to Protect Security February 20, 2016. New York Times
The two sides of the Apple debate February 19, 2016. Washington Post
Anger, praise for Apple for rebuffing FBI over San Bernardino killer’s phone February 19, 2016. CNN.com
Privacy Advocates Plan Demonstrations at Apple Stores February 18, 2016. Wall St Journal
Privacy Activists Rally To Apple’s Defense Over FBI Data Demand February 18, 2016. Huffington Post
Privacy supporters rally at Apple Store over iPhone order February 18, 2016. USA Today
Protest Group ‘Fight for the Future’ Schedules Feb. 23 for Mass Protest Against the FBI Court Order to Hack an iPhone February 18, 2016. Patently Apple
Apple Squares off Against the FBI—Sparking a Nationwide Controversy February 18, 2016. People
Privacy Activists Rally Around Apple in ‘Most Important Tech Case in a Decade’ February 18, 2016. TruthDig
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Health info at risk in FBI request to unlock iOS February 18, 2016. MobiHealthNews
Protestors Gather At Apple’s Store To Support Their Stance On Privacy February 18, 2016. UberGizmo
Why Apple's CEO And The FBI Are Fighting Over Your Phone February 17, 2016. MotherJones
World Right Now with Hala Gorani February 17, 2016. CNN
Protests planned as Government demands iPhone backdoor from Apple February 17, 2016. SiliconAngle
Security Expert Says FBI’s Request of Apple Is Technically Possible (If Objectionable) February 17, 2016. re/code
Rallies planned at Apple stores to protest the FBI's crusade to hack your iPhone February 17, 2016. BoingBoing
Rally Supporting Apple’s Decision To Fight FBI iPhone Hacking Request Planned For Tonight February 17, 2016. sfist
The first rally to support Apple’s fight with the FBI just happened at the Apple Store in San Francisco February 17, 2016. Business Insider
Protestors gather at San Francisco Apple Store to support fight against government backdoors February 17, 2016. Apple Insider
Nationwide Protests Are Being Planned Over Proposed Smartphone “Backdoor” February 17, 2016. Inverse
Apple iPhone Hack: Demonstrators Rally To Protest Forced FBI Invasion, Privacy Activists Vow To Take Fight Nationwide February 16, 2016. Inquisitr

Trans-Pacific Partnership

Leaked (final?) TPP Intellectual Property chapter spells doom for free speech online October 09, 2015. boingboing
Wikileaks release of TPP deal text stokes ‘freedom of expression’ fears October 09, 2015. the guardian
Senate takes step toward Trans-Pacific Partnership approval May 15, 2015. PCWorld
Buoyed By Net-Neutrality Win, Internet Activists Prepare Next Campaign March 01, 2015. National Journal

Net Neutrality

Not Everyone Thinks T-Mobile’s ‘Binge On’ Streaming Is a Good Idea November 13, 2015. NBC News
Evan Greer: defending net neutrality as a ‘basic principle’ October 29, 2015. The Irish Times
The Women Who Won Net Neutrality September 22, 2015. Slate
How the net was won: Inside the war with US cable July 02, 2015. Informa Telecoms & Media
Net neutrality activists score landmark victory in fight to govern the internet February 26, 2015. the guardian
F.C.C. Net Neutrality Rules Clear Hurdle as Republicans Concede to Obama February 24, 2015. The New York Times
Group from Mass. helped shift net neutrality fight February 19, 2015. Boston Globe
Net neutrality battle pitches activists and FCC against Big Cable and GOP February 02, 2015. the guardian
Congress: You can’t fool the public on net neutrality January 27, 2015. The Hill
The fight for net neutrality: a right or a luxury? November 15, 2014. The Telegram
Net neutrality: why Fight for the Future is hosting Internet Slowdown September 10, 2014. the guardian

CISPA is Back

The President Revives an Old Debate About Privacy February 14, 2013. The New York Times
Digital rights activists vow to fight CISPA February 14, 2013. The Washington Post
Congress is Trying to Kill Privacy Again February 13, 2013. Rolling Stone
CISPA resurrected, privacy concerns continue February 14, 2013. Al Jazeera, The Stream
OVERNIGHT TECH:
Privacy groups prepare to hit back on cybersecurity bill February 14, 2013. The Hill
Internet Activists Deliver Over 300,000 Anti-CISPA Signatures to Congress February 14, 2013. Mashable
Controversial cybersecurity bill CISPA returns to Congress for debate, same as before February 13, 2013. The Verge
Is CISPA the new SOPA? Groups harness social media to battle cyber-security bill in Congress February 14, 2013. Adweek
Privacy groups protest CISPA bill. February 14, 2013. Computer World
Obama, Cybersecurity, and the Return of CISPA February 14, 2013. ReadWriteWeb
State of the Web: Zombie CISPA Will Rise from the Grave (But Don’t Freak Out Yet) February 12, 2013.
Activists will troll CISPA’s sponsors with 1 million tweets February 14, 2013. The Daily Dot

dontcopyrightme.com (Prince George’s County Board of Education)

Don’t Copyright Me launches to protect U.S. schoolkids’ homework February 12, 2013. Wired UK
Maryland proposal to claim copyright on student work prompts backlash, legal review February 12, 2013. Fox News
School board’s proposal to claim copyright on students’ work prompts backlash from parents and forces review February 12, 2013. UK Daily Mail
Digital-Rights Group Warns Against Copyrights on Student Work February 13, 2013. Business Week
Maryland Pulls a Facebook, Wants to Claim Rights to Your Stuff February 13, 2013. Reason.com

Internet Freedom Day / MLK Video

One year later, SOPA activists reignite copyright conversation January 18, 2013. CBS News
Sharing King’s ‘dream’ January 18, 2013. Al Jazeera, The Stream
‘I Have a Dream’ Posted in Defiance of Copyright for “Internet Freedom Day” January 18, 2013. Mashable
Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. Mashable
Web activists celebrate ‘Internet Freedom Day’ January 18, 2013. Washington Post
Video posted to protest copyright law removed January 18, 2013. Washington Post
Internet Freedom Day, 5 ways your Internet Rights are Still at Risk January 18, 2013. Huffington Post.
HuffPost Live TV interviews Holmes Wilson on Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. HuffPost Live TV
‘I Have a Dream’ speech inspires a copyright tug of war on the Web January 18, 2013. MSN Now
Web Activists are Waging a Guerilla War to Free Martin Luther King from Copyright January 18, 2013. Vice Motherboard
FCC, Commerce leaders to address mayors - Lofgren would support larger CFAA update, too - The anti-SOPA anniversary - Tech hosting several inaugural events January 18, 2013. Politico
Activists celebrate one year anniversary of SOPA / PIPA fight January 18, 2013. Talking Points Memo
How SOPA could have hindered our democracy promotion efforts. January 18, 2013. The New Republic
OVERNIGHT TECH: Activists celebrate SOPA blackout anniversary January 18, 2013. The Hill
Ways to celebrate #InternetFreedomDay in Canada January 18, 2013. Metro News Canada
Celebrate Internet freedom day by acknowledging how far we have to go January 18, 2013. Slate
Why tweeting MLK’s ‘I have a dream’ speech is now civil disobedience January 18, 2013. Slate
One Year After SOPA Blackout, Activists Celebrate ‘Internet Freedom Day’ January 18, 2013. PC Mag
U.S. Congress may not have stomach for another SOPA / PIPA fight January 18, 2013. PC World
Activists celebrate Internet Freedom Day by posting ‘I Have a Dream’ speech in defiance of copyright January 18, 2013. Boston Phoenix
Vimeo censored MLK’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech on Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. Top News New Zealand
Web advocates celebrate first annual Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. SF Examiner
Internet Freedom Day: First Anniversary of SOPA Defeat Becomes A Rallying Cry For Digital Rights Activists January 18, 2013. International Business Times.
News, censorship, and defiance on Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. ZDNet
Tweet! It’s Internet Freedom Day, Celebration of the Largest Website Blackout in US History January 18, 2013. AdWeek
Celebrate ‘Internet Freedom Day’ on the anniversary of SOPA’s defeat January 18, 2013. Venture Beat
The day the internet beat congress January 18, 2013. Daily Finance
Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ video taken down on Internet Freedom Day January 18, 2013. Techdirt
It’s Internet Freedom Day. Time to share MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. January 18, 2013. BoingBoing

Internet Votes / Internet Voter Registration Day

Can a social media campaign get people to vote in the real world? October 03, 2012. PBS’ Mediashift
US web giants push back September 26, 2012. The Inquirer
Internet Voter Registration Day: pledge to vote, and get your friends to pledge, and scare the piss out of SOPA-loving DC insiders September 24, 2012. BoingBoing
How To Register to Vote Online September 22, 2012. DigitalTrends
Hey! We’re working with Fight for the Future on ‘The #InternetVotes’ September 19, 2012. TechPresident

Do You Have a Secret / CISPA death

Who Blocked Obama’s Cybersecurity Bill? Unlikely Allies August 07, 2012. Texas Insider
Unlikely allies who blocked Obama’s Cybersecurity bill August 03, 2012. The Atlantic Wire
As Cybersecurity bill fails in the Senate, privacy advocates rejoice August 02, 2012. TPM
When gridlock works: Cybersecurity bill stuffed for now August 02, 2012. Firedog Lake
Senate kills Cybersecurity Act of 2012 August 02, 2012. DigitalTrends
Internet rights group asks Senate to adopt Franken-Paul amendment August 02, 2012. Game Politics
Campaign to stop Cybersecurity Bill asks, “do you have a secret?” August 01, 2012. Yahoo News
Senate working on Cybersecurity bills July 03, 2012. The New American

Declaration of Internet Freedom

For July 4th, a Declaration of Internet Freedom July 06, 2012. ABC News
The Declaration of Internet Freedom July 02, 2012. BoingBoing
Silicon Valley needs a foreign policy June 20, 2012. Foreign Affairs
How to protect free speech online June 16, 2012. Gigaom

Internet Defense League

New Organization vows to protect the Internet from freedom threats August 13, 2012. Carolina News 14 [News Video]
First a cat signal, now a bus tour? August 23, 2012. BetaBeat
New Orginization vows to protect Internet freedom from threats August 07, 2012. Your News Now Buffalo
Site dos eua ajuda internautas contra censura na internet August 07, 2012. Info.Abril [Portugese]
New organization vows to protect Internet from freedom threats August 02, 2012. NY1 [News Video]
Darell Issa - Super Marketer July 30, 2012. Rollcall
Tech at Night for July 26th July 26, 2012. RedState
Why conservatives must heed Congressman Issa’s call July 26, 2012. Yahoo Finance
So-far secret group to promote internet freedom and economic interests July 26, 2012. The Daily Caller
A League of Our Own July 26, 2012. Huffington Post
Don’t be evil? Google, Facebook, eBay, Amazon form D.C. lobbying group July 26, 2012. Digital Trends
Darryl Issa’s call the the internet’s right July 25, 2012. Yahoo! Finance
Congressman Darrell Issa’s call the the internet’s right July 25, 2012. NextGov
6 Ways to Support Internet Rights July 25, 2012. The Daily Dot
Dissappointing: Craigslist sues Padmapper for making Craigslist more useful and valuable July 25, 2012. Tech Dirt
Congressman Darrell Issa’s call to the internet’s right side July 25, 2012. The Atlantic
Updated Cybersecurity Act Unveiled in US July 23, 2012. ITProPortal
Issa, the viper super hero, Fighting Internet Regulations July 23, 2012. NationalJournal
Internet accueille ses super heros July 22, 2012. L’essential online
Una Lega difende il web libero Censura? C'è il "Cat-Segnale" July 22, 2012. la Republica
Internet’s cat signal is offically live July 27, 2012. Fox News
Advocacy group deploys internet ‘bat signal’ to protect the open web July 20, 2012. ITProPortal
Internet Defense League deploys ‘cat signal’ in New York July 25, 2012. Huffington Post
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s—The Internet Defense League July 25, 2012. Info World
Feline for Freedom July 20, 2012. Global Times
Internett får sin egen vaktkatt July 20, 2012. teknofil.no
Internet Defense League’s ‘cat signal’ to be used to fight for internet freedom July 20, 2012. Wired UK
Cat signal celebrates launch of Internet group July 20, 2012. ABC News 7 San Francisco [TV news video]
Internet Defense League’s cat signal shines in San Francisco July 20, 2012. NBC News Bay Area [TV news video]
Morning Tech 7/19 July 19, 2012. Politico Morning Tech Policy News Letter
Hello Kitty: Internet Defense League assembles to fight copyright lobby July 19, 2012. ZDNet
Nerds launch obnoxiously nerdy ‘Internet Defense League’ July 19, 2012. Gawker
Internet Defense League launches as policy watchdogs July 19, 2012. CBS News
Internet Defense League starts iniative today July 19, 2012. Washington Post
Internet Defense League to save web from evil governments July 19, 2012. The Register UK
Bat Signal heralds the launch of the Internet Defense League July 19, 2012. Torrent Freak
Internet Defense League: Coalaition to protect Internet Freeom launches Batman-inspired cat signal July 19, 2012. Huffington Post UK
Internet Defenders launch cat signal July 19, 2012. Information Week
Internet Defense League forms with support of EFF and Mozilla, bills self as ‘bat signal’ for the web July 19, 2012. Engadget
Internet Defense League to lead cry for Internet Freedom July 19, 2012. Fierce CIO
PostTech roundup July 19, 2012. Washington Post Blogs
The Internet gets its very own bat signal July 18, 2012. WebProNews
Mozilla, EFF help launch Internet Defense League, a bat signal for the internet July 18, 2012. ThreatPost
Mozilla, EFF, Rep. Issa to launch ‘Internet Defense League’ July 18, 2012. The Hill
Internet Defnese League to launch on opening night of new Batman movie July 17, 2012. The Examiner
KAPOW! Internet gets a batsignal for fighting government and Hollywood bad guys July 17, 2012. Wired
The Internet Gets Its Very Own Batsignal July 18, 2012. WebProNews
State of the Web: Will the Web wilt when it’s no longer wild? July 17, 2012. Digital Trends
Internet Defense League to launch on opening night of new Batman movie July 17, 2012. The Examiner
Look in the sky! It’s a cat signal for internet freedom! July 17, 2012. CNET
Internet Defenders Mobilize Cat Signal July 17, 2012. AdWeek
SOPA foes launch what they bill as early Internet threat warning system July 17, 2012. Broadcasting Cable
Internet Defense League lighting ‘cat signal’ for internet freedom July 13, 2012. Mashable
The Internet Defense League July 07, 2012. OWNI.eu
Netizen Report: Edición Primavera mexicana June 15, 2012. Global Voice Online
Reddit co-founder: “You are the hero The Internet needs” June 11, 2012. Mashable
Isolationist no more—The Internet goes to Washington June 04, 2012. Gigaom
Holy Crap Batman June 01, 2012. PopMatters - Flashpoints
How to save the internet—again May 31, 2012. The American Prospect
Game Change? May 30, 2012. The Boston Phoenix
Protest group launches bat signal for the web May 29, 2012. TG Daily
Sites shine bat signal for online freedom May 29, 2012. CRN
A ‘bat-signal’ to defend the open internet May 29, 2012. CNN.com
Internet Defense League’s ‘bat signal’ to warn of threats to The Internet May 29, 2012. Geekwire
Internet Defense League fights for freedom across the web May 28, 2012. Mashable [News Video]
Internet Freedom advocates plan bat signal for Internet freedom May 28, 2012. TechWorld News
Internet Defense League seeks to protect online freedom May 28, 2012. TechSpot
Internet Defense League launches May 28, 2012. The Inquirer
The Internet is getting a ‘Cat Signal’ May 27, 2012. The AtlanticWire
Internet Defense League—Fighting for a free Internet May 27, 2012. Digital Journal
Online activists team up to create Internet ‘bat signal’ May 27, 2012. RedOrbit news.
Cute cat guards freedom of the Internet May 27, 2012. Tech Week Europe.
E-Batman to the rescue: Reddit, Craigslist onbard Internet Defense League May 27, 2012. RT News
Internet Defense League crafts ‘cat signal’ for the web May 26, 2012. PC Mag
Reddit founder and Internet activists to build a ‘bat signal’ for The Internet May 26, 2012. pnosker.com
Wordpress, Reddit, Cheezburger, and other join the new Internet Defense League May 26, 2012. All Things Digital
Internet Defense League introduces ‘cat signal’ for websites May 26, 2012. The L.A Times
Reddit founder plans Internet bat signal to defend the tubes May 26, 2012. Inquisitr
Reddit Co-founder Creates ‘Bat Signal’ to Save the Internet May 25, 2012. Business Insider
Internet Defense League aims to be the web’s “Bat Signal” for online protests May 25, 2012. The Huffington Post
Reddit founder and Fight for the Future create Internet Defense League May 25, 2012. Game Politics
Internet Defense League plans “bat signal” for the web to compat dangerous bills May 25, 2012. DigitalTrends
Yochai Benkler: Blueprint for Democratic Participation May 03, 2012. Yochai Benkler
Fight over online privacy set to continue in wake of CISPAs passage in The House April 27, 2012. TechPresident
Obama says tech sanctions against April 23, 2012. FSRN
CISPAcat: using memes to fight America’s terrible, net-breaking "cybersecurity" bill April 21, 2012. BoingBoing
Nearing Vote, Fighting Over Cybersecurity Bill CISPA Intensifies April 20, 2012. TPM
CISPA vote coming next week: how to fight back now April 20, 2012. Digital Trends
As Controversial Cybersecurity Legislation Moves Through House, Activists Make a Quiet Start April 18, 2012. TechPresident
CISPA battle heats up as both sides fight to control the message April 17, 2012. Digital Trends
Internet Advocacy Coalition Takes to Twitter to Fight Privacy-Invasive Bill CISPA April 16, 2012. The Dialy Disruption
CISPA Bill Targeted by Activists April 11, 2012. POLITICO

SOPA

Big Victory on Internet Buoys Lobby January 26, 2012. The New York Times
The Boston Globe - Small Worcester group plays large role in online protest January 26, 2012. The Boston Globe
WIRED—guest post by Alexsis Ohanian January 25, 2012. WIRED
After Public Drubbing on SOPA and PIPA, Schumer, Gillibrand Hit ‘Command Z’ January 21, 2012. Politicker
Know Your Meme—Protect IP / Stop Online Piracy January 20, 2012. Know Your Meme
SOPA Anti-Piracy Bill Withdrawn January 20, 2012. MTV News
SOPA and PIPA Internet Blackout Aftermath—Staggering Numbers January 19, 2012. CBS News
Did it work? Day After Results of the SOPA, PIPA blackout January 19, 2012. TIME’s TechLand
SF Gate—The Largest Online Protest In History Started Here January 19, 2012. The SF Gate
Dodd Calls for Hollywood and Silicon Valley to Meet January 19, 2012. The New York Times
What Did SOPA Day Accomplish? January 19, 2012. The Daily Beast
Public Outcry Over Antipiracy Bills Began as Grass-Roots Grumbling January 19, 2012. The New York Times
Paint it black: 7 ways you can protest SOPA and PIPA January 18, 2012. TIME TechLand
Censoring the Internet by SOPA & PIPA Bills: Google, Wikipedia blackout January 18, 2012. NVO News
Reddit—These 61 senators are refusing to meet with their constituants January 18, 2012. Reddit
The Colbert Report December 01, 2011. The Colbert Report
Slate - The Rise of The Geek Lobby November 30, 2011. Slate
How Congress could break The Internet November 17, 2011. The Faster Times
SOPA condemned by web giants as "Internet blacklist bill" November 16, 2011. The Guardian
Wikimedia Supports American Censorship Day November 15, 2011. WMF
American Censorship Day is Tomorrow November 15, 2011. Buisness Insider
Silicon Valley vs. Hollywood in Battle Over Piracy November 14, 2011. Forbes
Stop SOPA, save The Internet November 11, 2011. BoingBoing

Free Bieber

Group fights proposed bills on steaming music November 01, 2011. The Worchester Mag
Justin Bieber: Klobchar should be ‘locked up’ October 28, 2011. Star Tribune
Justin Bieber: Senator Klobchar should be jailed October 28, 2011. USA Today
Free Bieber campaign is not afraid of Justin Bieber or his lawyers October 28, 2011. Ars Technica
New Letter From Artists & Content Creators Against PROTECT IP/E-PARASITE Act October 27, 2011. TechDirt
JUSTIN BIEBER: Calls Out A MEMBER OF CONGRESS Over So Called "Bieber Bill" October 27, 2011. Hot 95.5 FM
Looks like Congress declared war on The Internet October 27, 2011. GigaOm
Justin Bieber tries to shut down anti-illegal streaming bill website October 27, 2011. RawStory
Justin Bieber tries to shut down Freebieber.org October 27, 2011. ReadWriteWeb
Bieber Behind Bars with The Pulse October 26, 2011. ABC News
s978 Panic: Is Justin Bieber going to jail? In a word, no. October 26, 2011. Mediaite
Could a new law put Justin Bieber in jail? October 25, 2011. Jezebel