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Freedom of Speech WTF

Let’s just ban the internet, k?

From the files of the absolutely ludicrous… Turkey just blocked the official site of Richard Dawkins, a prominent evolutionist and author.  Given how frequently Turkey seems to block sites, this doesn’t seem all that ridiculous on the surface.  Dig a little deeper, however, and you’ll find something far more nefarious. Turkey banned Dawkins’ site at […]

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Blogging Freedom of Speech Human Rights

Free Mohammed Erraji

Fortunately, this story has been covered quite a bit. Fortunately, because I’ve covered it in at least three articles and I don’t know that I have any more to say. I suppose I could reiterate my disappointment in Morocco for committing such an offense toward free speech. Long story short – Blogger Mohammed Erraji was […]

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Blogging for Change Freedom of Speech

OpenNet Initiative to Closely Monitor Chinese Internet

Seven years ago, during China’s bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese government promised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) a more open China, with unfettered Internet access for foreign journalists being used as a prime example of China’s commitment to openness. Observers of China’s Internet filtering practices have long been anticipating […]