free speech
The brief but bright life of Aaron Swartz – R.I.P.
June 27, 2014Brian Knappenberger's riveting documentary, The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is required viewing for anyone who values free speech and justice.
Read moreToday in labor history: The murder of Frank Little
August 1, 2013August 1, 1917: After organizing a strike against the Anaconda Copper Company, Frank Little was dragged by six masked men from his Butte, Mont., hotel room and hung from a railroad trestle.
Read moreWikipedia goes dark in protest over internet piracy bill
January 18, 2012Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia which has become an invaluable resource to millions of people worldwide, went offline this morning in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Read moreWisconsin’s Walker fails to squelch free speech
December 23, 2011Over 200 people gathered atWisconsin's state Capitol to defy Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions to free speech and freedom to assemble.
Read moreOccupy Memphis rallies for Zuccotti
November 15, 2011In response to the unprovoked attack by the NYPD on peaceful protesters and the liquidation of the OWS encampment at Zuccotti Park, Occupy Memphis called an emergency General Assembly.
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