Argentina is planning to change laws to give Monsanto increased power over farmers there.

This has inspired protests.

One further nasty side effect of the War on Drugs: it is as easy as pie to frame anyone by mailing drugs to him and giving the thugs an anonymous tip when the mail will arrive.

US citizens: sign this petition for proper oversight of the NSA and to require individual warrants.

A summary of MIT's report about the case of Aaron Swartz.

MIT says it was neutral in regard to whether Swartz should be prosecuted.

The Swartz family say that MIT favored the prosecution in subtle ways, but even if it had been neutral, that is wrong when someone faces an absurd prosecution for actions that help the public.

MIT should atone for this by committing to defend anyone who is prosecuted for "crimes" that involve sharing scientific information with the public.

Surveillance and the Corrosion of Internet Freedom.