U.S. friends, some of your tax dollars go towards congressional research. Public access to that research--especially in the sciences (like health)--is important. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is taking insight and recommendations for open access to research. Please participate in making the groundwork for a better informed democracy before January 2nd!
http://www.taxpayeraccess.org/action/action_access/11-1117.shtml
Also, the internet may be viewed as a commons--it's worthwhile to note that the currently proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) will have several ramifications for how we may be able to use the internet, and influence the pacing of innovation worldwide. I'm still trying to grasp the legislation, but the below video and overviews from CNET and International Business Times seem fairly useful and even in addressing the intentions behind the bill. The video clearly persuades toward anti-SOPA advocacy:
(found: http://tech.pnosker.com/2011/12/26/sopa-pip-explained-godaddy-loses-21000-domains-and-stops-supporting-sopa/ which links to http://fightforthefuture.org/ where people can reach their representatives and make their statements).
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272580/20111225/sopa-bill-2012-things-know-controversial-legislation.htm
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57329001-281/how-sopa-would-affect-you-faq/
Update: SOPA to be voted on January 24th (http://americancensorship.org/)
http://www.taxpayeraccess.org/action/action_access/11-1117.shtml
Also, the internet may be viewed as a commons--it's worthwhile to note that the currently proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) will have several ramifications for how we may be able to use the internet, and influence the pacing of innovation worldwide. I'm still trying to grasp the legislation, but the below video and overviews from CNET and International Business Times seem fairly useful and even in addressing the intentions behind the bill. The video clearly persuades toward anti-SOPA advocacy:
(found: http://tech.pnosker.com/2011/12/26/sopa-pip-explained-godaddy-loses-21000-domains-and-stops-supporting-sopa/ which links to http://fightforthefuture.org/ where people can reach their representatives and make their statements).
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272580/20111225/sopa-bill-2012-things-know-controversial-legislation.htm
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57329001-281/how-sopa-would-affect-you-faq/
Update: SOPA to be voted on January 24th (http://americancensorship.org/)
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