What’s Obscene? Google Could Have an Answer
What’s Obscene? Google Could Have an Answer: “In a Florida trial, Google data will be used to argue that explicit material doesn’t violate community values.” (Via NYT > Technology.)
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California pols ask ISPs to block child porn
California pols ask ISPs to block child porn | Tech news blog – CNET News.com: “California pols ask ISPs to block child porn Posted by Marguerite Reardon, Update: This story was updated at 2:55 p.m….
Justices Decline Case on 200-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Pornography
Justices Decline Case on 200-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Pornography: “The Arizona man, who received the sentence for possessing 20 pornographic images of children, failed to persuade the Supreme Court to consider whether…
US lawmakers pass wiretaps bill
US lawmakers pass wiretaps bill: “US lawmakers pass a bill shielding telephone companies who helped in the White House’s controversial warrantless wiretap programme.” (Via BBC News.)
Deal Is Struck to Overhaul Wiretap Law in US
Deal Is Struck to Overhaul Wiretap Law: “The deal reached by leaders in Congress overhauls the rules on the government’s wiretapping powers and provides some immunity to the phone companies.” (Via NYT > Technology.)
US Congress Reaches Deal on Wiretapping Bill
Congress Reaches Deal on Wiretapping Bill: “The deal would expand the government’s powers and give telephone companies some legal immunity.” (Via NYT > Technology.)
Professors Siding With Jammie Thomas in RIAA Case
Professors Siding With Jammie Thomas in RIAA Case: “A group of university professors is weighing in on the Jammie Thomas case, telling the trial judge he erred when instructing jurors that having an open share…
Verizon PolicyBlog: Upcoming Changes in Verizon’s Newsgroup Service
Upcoming Changes in Verizon s Newsgroup Service – Verizon PolicyBlog: “Upcoming Changes in Verizon’s Newsgroup Service Posted by Eric Rabe in Policy on June 13, 2008, 01:23 PM EST There has been a lot of…
The Serene Life of a Fighter for Civil Liberties
Nadine Strossen resigned as president of the American Civil Liberties Union after serving for more than 17 years. The Serene Life of a Fighter for Civil Liberties: “Nadine Strossen served as the president of the…
American Exception: Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech
American Exception – Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech – Series – NYTimes.com: By ADAM LIPTAK, Published: June 12, 2008 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A couple of years ago, a Canadian magazine…