Censorship

To quell protest, interrupt communication.

Books Gone, Tucson School Now Blocks Visit by Renowned Author Ana Castillo

Books Gone, Tucson School Now Blocks Visit by Renowned Author Ana Castillo

In a stunning rejection of celebrated author Ana Castillo’s offer to read and speak with Tucson high school students next week, Tucson Unified School District administrators added a new chapter to the nation’s most troubling censorship crackdown and dismissed any overtures for healing in the torn community. A widely sought speaker on the national lecture circuit, [...]

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'People' of the Internet Unite to Fight SOPA/PIPA Legislation

'People' of the Internet Unite to Fight SOPA/PIPA Legislation

Opponents of online antipiracy bills making their way through the US House and Senate are garnering more victories than defeats recently as the battle for the 'soul of the internet' heats up.  On the heals of an announcement from the White House over the weekend urging caution against the bills, and in anticipation for an online day of action - January 18th - open internet advocates are hoping they can squash the

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