The Stream - A new history of censorship in the West? - John Perry Barlow

The Stream looks at the debate over freedom vs. safety on the net. Should governments be allowed to cut off social networks or cell service in the interest of public order?

John Perry Barlow

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#MuBARTek in solidarity with the egyptian revolution

#MuBARTek

Today’s protests ended quietly and aside from the vague “We do not forgive” threats in this video none of Anonymous’ many mouthpieces have given inkling on what they plan to do next. As with anything these days you can follow the protests on Twitter at #OpBart and #MuBARTek (a reference to former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who unsuccessfully tried similar tactics to quash protests).
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Hackers Protest BART Over Cell Phone Block

BART Shuts Down Cell Service To Thwart Rumored Protests, Gets Actual Protests (And Has To Close Stations)

Alexia Tsotsis