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Facebook to Hit 1 Billion Users Soon
All of whom will be complaining about how awful Facebook is.
Calif. Anti-Paparazzi Law Challenged
Lawyer says law that penalizes photographers for reckless behavior to get celebrity pictures is unconstitutional.
Court Upholds Block on Requiring Graphic Ads on Cigarette Packs
Divided court rules 2-1 it violates principles of free speech.
India Mulls Twitter Bans
Demands Twitter close accounts of those spreading certain stories
Russian Court Frees Kasparov
Chess grandmaster had been arrested for participating in an unauthorized rally supporting Pussy Riot.
Brandon Raub Ordered Freed
The involuntary commitment over Facebook posts was invalid, says judge
Bahrain Activist's Appeal over "Insulting" Tweet Succeeds
But he's still in jail for leading protests and inciting violence against police.
The 5 Dumbest Drug Laws in America
From banning the sale of magazines to regulating chemistry equipment, local and state drug warriors mainline stupidity.
Watch For Free Speech Violations at the Conventions
The authorities hate it when people mess with the pageantry
Two Men Jailed for Sexual Ratings
Their racy Facebook page was deemed criminal in Australia
Honolulu Officials Slammed for Censoring Facebook Criticism
Pissing off people on Facebook is so under-the-radar
Judge Blocks Tiny "Free Speech Zone" at College
University of Cincinnati may not simply restrict student speech in the outdoor areas of campus.
Social Media Won't Tip the Election
Undecideds aren't going to Facebook, YouTube to make up their minds.
Correa Says He's No Hypocrite on Press Freedom Re: WikiLeaks
It's just ... there's different rules in Ecuador.
Amnesty Urges Review of Pakistani Blasphemy Laws
Call comes after a girl was arrested for burning a Koran
Facebook Cofounder Sells His Shares
Dustin Moskovitz sold 450,000 shares for between $19.38-$20 each
Amnesty Group to Set Up Pussy Riot Exhibition in New York
Efforts to raise money for jailed women's defense and families.
Indian Censorship Spreads to Web, Social Media
Authorities fear efforts to fan sectarian violence
Assange's Wanted Haven is Terrible on Press Freedom
Ecuador's record on media freedom has been heavily criticised by human rights activists.
Blogger Wins Free Speech Battle
Court admits that telling the truth isn't really punishable
Bulk Texts Banned in Indian Anti-Violence Move
Authorities fear messages are used to coordinate ethnic and religious attacks
Ex-Marine Busted for Anti-Government Facebook Postings
Brandon Raub was into wacky conspiracy theories, but made no explicit threats
Presidential Mobile Apps Too Stalker-y
The campaign software wants to know way too much about you
Some Groupon Investors Head to the Exits
Early investors losing faith in the new Internet boom.
Jail Won't Stop Pussy Riot
Non-arrested members continue activism; released new anti-Putin song last week.
RNC No Boon for Tampa Strip Clubs, Says Local Adult Entertainment Mogul
Strip clubs not expecting a boon from the convention. Free speech, of course, will be limited as usual.
Wozniak Fears Internet Regulation
The Apple co-founder says online freedom is at risk from governments
Internet Censors Clamp Down in Pakistan
Officials target information that might be ... awkward for the powers that be
Journalists on Trial For Insulting President
Egyptian talkshow host and editor are facing charges after allegedly insulting Mursi.
Chinese Company Experiments with "Social Credit Card"
By linking card with online identity, consumers get deals based on social activity.
