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Internet Freedom: Republicans in Congress Are Secret Copyright Reform Heroes

Internet Freedom: Republicans in Congress Are Secret Copyright Reform Heroes

Republicans are generally among the worst when it comes to copyright law and intellectual property monopolies, but a new white paper challenges this idea. Will the GOP spearhead copyright reform?

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We Stream, They Scream: How Silicon Valley Broke the Music Industry

We Stream, They Scream: How Silicon Valley Broke the Music Industry

Music streaming platforms like iTunes and Spotify have transformed the music industry. While artists and record labels are suffering, there's one big winner: consumers.

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Asian Space Race and NASA Privatization Will Help Us Reach Kepler-22b

Asian Space Race and NASA Privatization Will Help Us Reach Kepler-22b

Asia's current space race and NASA's efforts to help private organizations develop commercial space travel will get mankind closer to traveling to Earth-like planets such as Kepler-22b.

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Will America's New Hypersonic Weapon Cause a Global Arms Race?

Will America's New Hypersonic Weapon Cause a Global Arms Race?

Hypersonic weapons present a challenge to military planners and will cause a reshuffle in global strategic balances.

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Star Wars – Will Space Weaponization Become a National Security Issue?

Star Wars – Will Space Weaponization Become a National Security Issue?

Recent Chinese and U.S. anti-satellite missile tests highlight an upcoming arms race in space. However, the fragility and mutual benefits of space technology makes this unlikely.

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E-Democracy: The Answer to Voter Apathy

E-Democracy: The Answer to Voter Apathy

The internet and e-forums can help overcome voter apathy and enable citizens to participate in the democratic process.

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Three Golden Reasons to be Pro-Hacktivist

Three Golden Reasons to be Pro-Hacktivist

Hacktivists are upstanding members of society, and here's why.

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CISPA Internet Blackout Protests by Anonymous Fail to Gain Traction

CISPA Internet Blackout Protests by Anonymous Fail to Gain Traction

An Internet blackout was called for by the hacker collective group Anonymous against the controversial CISPA bill. So far the lights have stayed on all over the Internet.

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