Internet and New Media

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

While the Internet may create space for many voices, it also reflects and amplifies real-world inequities in striking ways.

Apr 10, 2014 / Astra Taylor

Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’

Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’ Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’

Americans can and should say "no" to the consolidation of communications.

Feb 14, 2014 / John Nichols

The Invisible World of Software Backdoors and Bounty Hunters

The Invisible World of Software Backdoors and Bounty Hunters The Invisible World of Software Backdoors and Bounty Hunters

It's increasingly clear that the online world is, for both government surveillance types and corporate sellers, a new Wild West where anything goes.

Feb 6, 2014 / Pratap Chatterjee

Feminism’s Toxic Twitter Wars

Feminism’s Toxic Twitter Wars Feminism’s Toxic Twitter Wars

Empowered by social media, feminists are calling one another out for ideological offenses. Is it good for the movement? And whose movement is it?

Jan 29, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

‘Leaky’ Smartphone Apps Allow the NSA to Track Personal Data

‘Leaky’ Smartphone Apps Allow the NSA to Track Personal Data ‘Leaky’ Smartphone Apps Allow the NSA to Track Personal Data

By monitoring apps such as Twitter and Angry Birds, British and US spy agencies can determine users’ age, location, marital status and more.

Jan 28, 2014 / Robert Scheer

Are We Living in the Golden Age of Journalism?

Are We Living in the Golden Age of Journalism? Are We Living in the Golden Age of Journalism?

With the rise of the Internet, we’re no longer simply passive readers at the mercy of someone else’s idea of how to organize the world.

Jan 21, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Order

Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Order Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Order

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to enforce net neutrality rules.

Jan 14, 2014 / Leticia Miranda

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

A court has struck down net neutrality protections. But the commission has the authority to undo the damage.

Jan 14, 2014 / John Nichols

Should Facebook Pay Its Users?

Should Facebook Pay Its Users? Should Facebook Pay Its Users?

A new movement known as Wages for Facebook says yes. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Jessica Weisberg

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

You can’t opt out.

Jan 13, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

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