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This page talks about the attempts made to censor speech on the internet. It notes that censoring speech on the internet is still against our first amendment freedoms and provides other websites dedicated to preserving this freedom.

People can develop and join new communities via the Internet, which removes geographical boundaries to making connections. Younger Internet users, as well as those in developing nations, are particularly hopeful about the Internet's future and their capacity to use it to improve their lives and shape their futures. Nonetheless, many in our society are concerned that the future may bring significant change.

Excellent article, not because of the freedom we need but also because we like an inch from losing our space, so it feels. Now, that women in texas don't have the rights to their bodies.

While not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the right to privacy has been narrowly defined by case law and various statutes. This also covers the personal information that is collected as well as information on the internet.

This article describes multiple ways to protect oneself on the internet. Since the internet can be a dangerous place, this site encourages people to take the right steps to secure their privacy online.

Obama Admin Wants Congress to Force All Online Services to be Wiretap-Able, Including Social Networks

We have right to privacy as said in the outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) but our information and our whereabouts on the internet are still being documented and sold to high paying customers. We shouldn't have to choose between future technology and our right to privacy.

The article discusses the difficulty of achieving "perfect privacy" with internet communication tools. The shortcomings of several forms of communication in protecting privacy are described.

This article talks about the personal privacy of American citizens and how the government is using surveillance tactics through social media and other internet sources. The article mentions trying to find out how many people the government has surveyed and how they will not release a definite number. But the article does mention that it is for our protection and the purpose is to find foreigners. The article lists many different sights and products we use that are currently being surveyed.

Right now the rules of what you can-and can't-say on the internet are being rewritten by twenty-something tech executives. Cross your fingers.

This article explains net neutrality and its significance to the public. It explains that maintaining net neutrality means equal fairness to all the users of the internet so that anyone has the same advantages and disadvantages of using the internet as everyone else.

this would be amazing to look at so everyone has equal opportunity on the internet

In California it is agains the law to post graphic/nude pictures of ex girlfriends or boyfriends with out consent. With out consent you are are taking away their personal rights. Law was passed after the suicide of a young women who was sexually assaulted by three young men and pictures were posted on the internet.

This paper covers the range of current censorship, the difficulty of leaving existing networks, and interoperability. The article also covers proposed laws, and potential reforms to existing legislation that may help alleviate some of the issues with large social media networks.

This paper covers the range of current censorship, the difficulty of leaving existing networks, and interoperability. The article also covers proposed laws, and potential reforms to existing legislation that may help alleviate some of the issues with large social media networks.

Discusses the use of new Google Project Glass that allows consumers hand free access to Internet. Pictures, Videos, face recognition, directions, emails, etc. all of this right before ones eyes. It poses the question, what will the advanced new technology do to citizens privacy??

Is the loss of civil liberties worth the convenience of technology?

Technology has and will always be a huge part of my life. Having grown up with a brother heavily into gaming, programming, and IT work I got to see first hand the in's and out's of how the web works. It all comes down to how you manage your own security. Of course, there will always be the paranoia of being monitored but that has been happening for a long time. It all comes down to being cautious with what you do alone and or over technologies.

This book captures the many facets of information gathering by digital dossiers. It reminded me of the recent unveiled programs called Tempora and Prism used by the United Kingdom and NSA. The extent of these programs capacity to siphon user data iset deeply guarded and not known in detail, however the dossiers gathered by our internet traffic on an individual basis should alarm users. I belive privacy is priceless, if I told my grandfather who passed in 2006 the extent we divulge our personal information on social media he would probably find it unbelievable. He was born in 1920 became an officer in the United States Air Force and served in WW2. The idea of privacy has changed with each generation. The way we perceive the handheld devices we all carry as young as the age of 5, may seem to our greatest generation who is currently exiting our society as a mere tracking device for big brother. This reading was very informative.

I find it very sad that suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teens and young adults. This article is very clear on what signs to watch for, how to address the person if you do see signs and how to get them help. I feel that after reading this article I will feel more comfortable speaking up in a situation if needed. I hope you guys read this and share it with friends and family.

This is a great article that goes into depth about what causes suicide, what to look out for, etc. Some parents are kind of in the dark about this type of stuff, so it's awesome that such a source exists for parents before it is too late. It makes me sad that it is the third-leading cause of death. A permanent solution to a temporary problem..

I agree 101% how terrible it is that this is the third leading cause of death. Life should not be about spending your time planning on how it will end. I am now happy though that I have the right tools to know how to deal with this type of social justice.

Here is another article about censorship online - more specifically censorship in online forums. Often times when there are rules set up to protect the users from bullying, they prevent the victims from speaking out more than they stop bullies from tormenting other users.

I can not believe that people really place ads on Craigslist pretty much giving away or selling their children like pets. This article shows real ads that were placed to basically get rid of their children just the same as one would sell a dresser. Not only does this actually happen it is LEGAL!

This is just insane. It's unbelievable how something like this can be legal. Kids aren't pets or an object to be selling or giving away in a website. Although, towards the end of the article it does make a valid point, what makes us think that it's right for agencies to profit and make money out of these adoptions?

I didn't know this was real until I met someone that sold their child to a family in Italy. I can't imagine selling my kids. What is even more sad is that these people don't even know if their baby is really being cared for or placed in sex trafficking or the black market for some sickos.

This article defines "net neutrality," and it explains that the White House under President Barack Obama and the FCC fully support it. It covers the multiple steps taken by the FCC and the White House to maintain net neutrality over the years as well.

This article covers the issue of children and teens getting into trouble online, specifically with things like cyberbullying and sexting. It includes some tips that can be used to avoid these issues, such as parents monitoring their children's behavior online.