Internet and New Media

Google’s Monopoly on the News

Google’s Monopoly on the News Google’s Monopoly on the News

Left undiscussed in the FTC’s investigation is the search giant’s ability to limit what we all read.  

Jan 23, 2013 / William F. Baker

The Case of Aaron Swartz

The Case of Aaron Swartz The Case of Aaron Swartz

The prosecution of Aaron Swartz was about more than “hacking,” and we need to remember that.

Jan 18, 2013 / Michelle Dean

Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy

Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy

Lawrence Lessig, a friend and mentor of Aaron Swartz, discusses the circumstances of Swartz's death and the government's culpability.

Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.

Jan 14, 2013 / Ari Melber

Remembering Aaron Swartz

Remembering Aaron Swartz Remembering Aaron Swartz

Each of our minds contain a universe, but how is it that his mind contained fourteen or fifteen of them?

Jan 12, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

There is an unusually large, organized drive for gun control after the murder at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Dec 17, 2012 / Ari Melber

Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge

The election is over, but President Obama is already tapping his campaign e-mail list to press Republcans into a tax retreat.

Dec 10, 2012 / Ari Melber

Black Friday Strike Will Test the Power of High-Stakes Online Organizing Black Friday Strike Will Test the Power of High-Stakes Online Organizing

Will Facebook conversations mobilize workers to strike?

Nov 22, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization

The presidential campaigns have different voter targets and different approaches for turning them out.

Nov 5, 2012 / Ari Melber

The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change

There are unusual battle lines in a major progressive dispute over the future of the powerhouse website Change.org.

Oct 29, 2012 / Ari Melber

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