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Members of Congress finally introduce serious DMCA reform
Bill allows DRM circumvention for cell phone unlocking and other lawful purposes. Original post on arstechnica.com Comments on reddit.com
SOPA reincarnated? Norway readying draconian anti-piracy internet law
Norway is taking steps to tackle websites like The Pirate Bay to eliminate online copyright infringement by amending the Copyright Act. The revisions are popular in parliament and if passed will grant authorities the right to block sites at the ISP level. Original post on rt.com Comments on reddit.com
Federal Legislation Introduced: Respect State Marijuana Laws Act
Respect State Marijuana Laws Act Proposes to Reform Federal Marijuana Restrictions
On April 12, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act was introduced to the House of Congress by a bipartisan coalition. The Act proposes amending the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to decriminalize… Original post on marijuana.cc Comments on reddit.com
Congress Guts STOCK Act
A stealth attack by Senate leadership on Thursday demolished key provisions of the STOCK Act requiring electronic filing of financial disclosure statements and a new database of the information they contain. Original post on opensecrets.org Comments on reddit.com
New California “Right to Know” Act Would Let Consumers Find Out Who Has Their Personal Data – And Get a Copy of It – Electronic Frontier Foundation
DMCA chilling effects: How copyright law hurts security research.
It was hard to believe, but the student insisted it was true. He had discovered that compact discs from a major record company, Sony BMG, were installing dangerous software on people’s computers, without notice. The graduate student, Alex Halderman (now a professor at the University of Michigan), was a wizard… Original post on slate.com Comments on reddit.com
Congress’ New CFAA Draft Could Have Put Aaron Swartz in Jail For Decades Longer Than the Original Charges – Electronic Frontier Foundation
How the Monsanto Protection Act snuck into law
A provison that protects the biotech giant from litigation passed Congress without many members knowing about it Original post on salon.com Comments on reddit.com
Bill Clinton says anti-gay marriage law he signed should be overturned
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Bill Clinton, who in 1996 signed into law an act defining marriage as between a man and woman, said on Thursday the measure was unconstitutional and should be overturned Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
New York: Penalty for 11 rounds in a magazine as severe as sexual conduct against a child (Update)
Common sense gun legislation. Having eight rounds in a 10 round magazine, or having magazines with more than a 10 round capacity in New York will be is defined Original post on eonline.com Comments on reddit.com
There’s No Such Thing as Everlasting Love (According to Science) – Emily Esfahani Smith
A new book argues that the emotion happens in Original post on theatlantic.com Comments on reddit.com
Google report reveals continued rise in US government requests for data – Technology
Transparency report shows officials bypassing judicial approval under controversial Electronic Communications Privacy Act Original post on guardian.co.uk Comments on reddit.com
The National Memo – 5 Things You Need To Know About The Violence Against Women Act
Both sides do it. This platitude is one of the most destructive myths in politics. But when it comes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was Original post on nationalmemo.com Comments on reddit.com
Alvarez launches investigation after Sun-Times story of arson tragedy – Chicago Sun-Times
Saying she has “serious questions and concerns” about her office’s handling of the Nathaniel Beller arson tragedy, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has launched an internal investigation. Hours after the Chicago Sun-Times revealed Thursday that Beller wasn’t charged with any crime after he threatened to burn his children to death during a tense standoff with Cicero Police in September, Alvarez issued a statement promising a “complete review” of the case. Original post on suntimes.com Comments on reddit.com
House GOP lets the Violence Against Women Act expire for first time since 1994
Senate votes to let the NSA keep spying on you without a warrant until 2017
The US Senate has voted to approve the FAA Sunsets Extension Act of 2012, which will authorize warrantless surveillance of Americans for counter-terrorism purposes for another five years. The bill… Original post on theverge.com Comments on reddit.com
Why We Should All Care About Today’s Senate Vote on the FISA Amendments Act, the Warrantless Domestic Spying Bill – Electronic Frontier Foundation
Swaziland bans ‘rape-provoking’ mini-skirts, low-rise jeans
Swaziland bans ‘rape-provoking’ mini-skirts, low-rise jeans – Police in Africa’s last absolute monarchy Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing to Original post on indianexpress.com Comments on reddit.com
NDAA Indefinite Detention Provision Mysteriously Stripped From Bill
WASHINGTON — Congress stripped a provision Tuesday from a defense bill that aimed to shield Americans from the possibility of being imprisoned indefinitely without trial by the military. The provision was replaced with a passage that appears to give citizens little protection from indefinite detention. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com
Senate Wants To Sneak Warrantless Spying Bill Extension Into Law Without Debate; Let’s Call Them and Tell Them No – Electronic Frontier Foundation
Stop Congress from Reauthorizing the FISA Amendments Act, a Warrantless Spying Bill – Electronic Frontier Foundation
Death by a Billion Clicks – Wired Business
Best Buy ruled retail until it was knocked sideways by the Internet. Can it make a comeback, or is the big-box era officially over? Original post on wired.com Comments on reddit.com
DeGette files bill to require feds to respect marijuana law
In an effort to ensure new voter-approved amendments that legalize limited use of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington are not overrun by the federal government, Democratic U. Original post on rd.com Comments on reddit.com
Two New Rules Will Make It Easier For Vets To Get A Commercial Driver’s License
Paving a shorter road to potential jobs Original post on businessinsider.com Comments on reddit.com
Voters boot three SOPA-sponsoring Hollywood allies from Congress
Sponsor of 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act loses her seat in close race. Original post on arstechnica.com Comments on reddit.com
Political Hit Job: What Senate Republicans Don’t Want You To See or Know
Toxicology: The learning curve: Nature News – Comment
Researchers say that some chemicals have unexpected and potent effects at very low doses — but regulators aren’t convinced. Original post on nature.com Comments on reddit.com
At a crucial time, uninspiring choices for president
Voters may be uninspired by their choice for president on Nov. 6. On the issue most urgent to Americans – the economy – neither Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney has offered a credible plan that might spark growth and help create jobs. Similarly, on the issue that profoundly threatens the United States long-term – the debt – neither candidate has come forth with a prescriptive, balanced proposal of program cuts and increased revenues. Original post on observer.com Comments on reddit.com