Category Archives: Economy

Stop H.2842!

We sent the following testimony on H.2842, a bill before the Massachusetts Legislature.  We believe that H.2842 would hurt Massachusetts businesses, harm open source software and reduce competition in Massachusetts. Please tell the Joint Committee on the Judiciary that you … Continue reading

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Help Stop the ACTA!

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is a treaty that the US government worked on in secret with other countries to bring the US’ draconian copyright laws to other countries.  It will: lock us into obsolete copyright and patent laws; criminalize harmless remixes … Continue reading

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Speak Up Against Censorship Of The Internet Today!

Today, November 16th, is American Censorship Day.   It is so named because today the House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). SOPA, also called the Enforcing and Protecting American Rights Against Sites Intent … Continue reading

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“RIAA-led mob threatens innovation, Senator warns”

“Web 2.0 Summit Attempts by the content industry to pass legislation like the Protect IP Act are the greatest threat to technology innovation, a senior US Senator told delegates at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco.” The previous quotes … Continue reading

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Pirate Party to Support Occupy Boston

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIRATE PARTY TO SUPPORT OCCUPY BOSTON Protesters have been Occupying Wall Street for three weeks. Thousands are protesting and hundreds are camping out at Liberty Plaza in New York city. Police there have already arrested hundreds for … Continue reading

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