Category: Politics

NYTimes.com – Man Accused of Stalking via Twitter Claims Free Speech
It’s an interesting case because while Twitter itself is a public medium, the person is directing their messages to a particular person.
August 28, 2011
This American Life – When Patents Attack!
Not upset enough about patents, spend an hour and you’ll get even more upset.
August 2, 2011
The Economist – Intellectual property: Patents against prosperity
Yet another in a long line of articles decrying the patent system.
August 1, 2011
Techdirt – How Should Law Enforcement Handle Being Filmed? Officer Lyons Provides The Perfect Example
Seriously good job.
July 26, 2011
guardian.co.uk – Networks are not always revolutionary
Fair point I think, having the network or having fame isn’t enough to guarantee success but it does help.
July 17, 2011
BBC News – US airports still vulnerable to attacks, says lawmaker
The TSA is so effective it’s ineffective.
July 13, 2011
LATimes – Implanted bombs: TSA warns of possible terrorist threat of bombs implanted in people
The threats will continue to magically appear until we all fear everything and give up every sense of privacy and self-respect to the TSA to implement rules and procedures that do nothing to solve the real problem.
July 6, 2011
Grist – The American suburbs are a giant Ponzi scheme
I can’t say I agree with this, but it fits my perception of America’s infrastructure.
June 28, 2011
Electronic Frontier Foundation – Know Your Rights!
EFF has a brief overview of rights that you have with your technology.
June 27, 2011
BBC News – Netherlands makes net neutrality a law
The Netherlands of course makes the right call.
June 23, 2011