Issa to Reddit: It’s ‘abundantly clear’ lawmakers don’t understand how new laws will impact the Internet

November 28, 2012 1:30 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) took to Reddit this morning to answer questions about recently introduced legislation that would place a two-year ban on legislators and regulators from creating new laws or regulations that would negatively affect the Internet.

Rep. Darrell Issa introduces a ‘don’t mess with the Internet for two years’ bill

November 27, 2012 7:45 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

If the Internet ain't broke, don't fix it.

Step aside Batman, Internet Defense League to light up the sky with ‘Cat Signals’

July 19, 2012 1:17 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

Editor's Pick

The Internet Defense League (IDL), an organization dedicated to keeping the internet open, officially kicked off its efforts today with a conference call that included several members of the tech industry and a handful of U.S. congressmen.

The group said …

Rep. Darrell Issa does Reddit Q&A about ACTA, piracy laws, & more

March 8, 2012 3:24 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

Editor's Pick

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) tackled questions about technology and anti-piracy legislation from users of community news-sharing site Reddit yesterday.

Having Issa participate in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) is a big deal because the site generates over two …