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Thanks for coming back to read the second part of my series on how online activism successfully defeated SOPA and PIPA. Whereas my first post covered the “what” and “why” parts of the fight, this one will go into the “how” and “so what” portion of the analysis. So behold, here’s my best guess as to what made the anti-SOPA/PIPA movement such a stunning success... Read more about How the Internet Beat SOPA and PIPA: Advocacy in a Networked World (Part 2)

On Jan 18, 2012, the web pulled off a much-publicized and widely coordinated protest campaign to oppose SOPA and PIPA by "going dark." The effort, which included participation by notable web giants such as Google, Mozilla, Craigslist, and Wikipedia, was aimed at building public opposition to 2 proposed anti-piracy bills that were moving through Congress – the Stop Online Privacy Act in the House of Representatives (SOPA) and the Protect... Read more about How the Internet Beat SOPA and PIPA: Advocacy in a Networked World (Part 1)

Today is the largest online protest in the history of the Internet. Why?

1) Watch a video explaining the issue. This one too.
2) Click here to contact your elected official and express your opinion.