So the Internet censorship bills SOPA and PIPA, which we discussed last week have been shelved indefinitely by Congress. This is excellent news, after the Internet (yes, the collective) came together in opposition of the bills which sought to limit the freedom of the open Internet with laws that gave the power to effectively blacklist websites to the Government and media companies –- all without going through the legal system, I might add.
Unfortunately for fans of freedom in its various forms, we've got more trouble to contend with. Namely, the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Expectations for President Obama and Congress
by T Akery January 24th, 2012 | Congress, Political Opinions, Presidential News
With the Presidential elections coming up in November and the political environment in campaign mode, there are still major expectations on the President and Congress to get at least a few things done before the end of the year. There are a couple of things on the list that President Obama and Congress must and should do before they ditch their jobs in favor of the campaign trail. As much fun as fundraising and campaigning can be, there is still a job to do in Washington and so far it hasn't been done.
So, the number one expectation on this
So, the number one expectation on this
They’re Coming for Your Bits
by Jason Lightner January 20th, 2012 | Independent Ideas
We've talked about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) previously, but I'd like to take a moment in this calm election climate to talk a bit more about these bills.
These bills (SOPA being the House version and PIPA being the Senate version) were introduced as a way for the entertainment industry and the Government to "combat online piracy". What this really means is that it's a way for the Government to censor websites they feel threaten the status quo, and it's a way for the entertainment industry and big corporations
These bills (SOPA being the House version and PIPA being the Senate version) were introduced as a way for the entertainment industry and the Government to "combat online piracy". What this really means is that it's a way for the Government to censor websites they feel threaten the status quo, and it's a way for the entertainment industry and big corporations
So What Has Obama Actually Done?
by Jessica B. January 3rd, 2012 | Democratic Deliberations, Presidential Election
It's 2012, an election year, and one that is bound to be a long, unpleasant struggle on the media stage until pretty much everyone on both sides is sick and tired of the whole mess. With Obama up for a second term and anyone's guess as to who will be on the Republican ticket, things seem uncertain. And one thing that makes many people uncomfortable is uncertainty.
Obama is in a difficult spot. One of the reasons for his first victory was the turnout of people who traditionally don't show up at the polls. He got the youth vote to
Obama is in a difficult spot. One of the reasons for his first victory was the turnout of people who traditionally don't show up at the polls. He got the youth vote to
Season’s Winners and Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe December 28th, 2011 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Festive Kwanzaa. Fabulous Winter Solstice. Whatever it is you’re celebrating this week, we at Camp Campaign wish you a good one of those. May your name always turn up in the Winners section.
Despite the joyful holiday spirit in the halls of Camp Campaign HQ, our panel of pundits still turned in more Losers than Winners this week.
WINNERS:
General Motors –
According to a new analysis from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, General Motors and its various suppliers have received or been promised roughly $3 billion in incentives to produce the Chevy Volt, a hybrid plug-in electric
Despite the joyful holiday spirit in the halls of Camp Campaign HQ, our panel of pundits still turned in more Losers than Winners this week.
WINNERS:
General Motors –
According to a new analysis from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, General Motors and its various suppliers have received or been promised roughly $3 billion in incentives to produce the Chevy Volt, a hybrid plug-in electric
