The usual suspects are threatening to dismantle our Internet

We are coming up to a watershed moment in the existence of the Internet and very few people seem to care. Right now there are two separate events happening that will have a direct impact on both ... continue

House To Vote On Extending Jobless Benefits

The House on Tuesday votes on a bill that would extend insurance for the jobless in states with high unemployment rates. The measure has not elicited significant Republican opposition and is expected to pass. The bill from Rep. ... continue

Instant Poll Finds Obama’s Speech Swayed Moderates

After a speech to a joint session of Congress, more Americans support President Barack Obama's plans to reform the healthcare system, according to an instant poll taken of voters who watched the televised address. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation ... continue

One less U.S. State Department translator has a job now

It is always a good idea when trying to give someone who speaks a different language a cute little gift that has a saying in their language on it that you get the translation correct. It is ... continue

On Which Side Will Intellectual Property Laws Fall?

On the one side, we have the incessantly aggressive tactics of the RIAA, and the seemingly endless copyright extensions granted by U.S. lawmakers. On the other side, we have those defending Fair Use, like the EFF. The ... continue