EU Action Alert: Urge Your MEP to Take a Stand for Internet Freedom

Thanks to your efforts, 353 Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have now signed the Written Declaration on ACTA, and the deadline for obtaining the remaining 16 signatures has been extended to 9 September. This is an unprecedented achievement and a great reminder that together we can make a difference. But the fight is not over yet!

Tell Your Lawmakers: "Anti-Counterfeiting" Treaty Is a Sham!

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) — allegedly conceived to reduce the flow of fake physical goods across borders — could, in reality, cut people off of the Internet, turn ISPs into copyright cops, and create a global framework that puts severe restrictions on innovation.

Don't Let Google Close the Book on Reader Privacy

Google is planning to dramatically expand its Book Search service so that millions of books will be available for browsing, reading, and purchasing online. But in designing this new service, Google is leaving reader privacy behind. Without strong privacy protections, all of your browsing and reading history may be collected, tracked, and turned over to the government or third parties without your knowledge or consent.

You should be able to read about anything -- from politics to health -- without worrying that someone is looking over your shoulder. Email Google CEO Eric Schmidt and demand that Google Book Search protect your freedom to read privately!