protests

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Phones

Mobile Phone Holdouts’ Lives Would Be Easier If They Got Mobiles

7:45AM Dan Nosowitz | The Times ran a story today about people they (somewhat oddly) call “Refuseniks”: Those who refuse to get mobile phones not due to price but to a moral stance. Unsurprisingly, it’s not necessarily the most practical choice, even for them. More »
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Online

Hundreds Picket Pirate Bay Verdict In Best-Costumed Political Protest Ever

5:15AM Dan Nosowitz | In Sweden, hundreds of young people are dressing as pirates and waving the Jolly Roger flag in protest of the guilty verdict handed down to the Pirate Bay’s siterunners. Sweden gets the best protests. More »
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Gadgets

Photos and Video From the National Federation of The Blind’s Kindle 2 Protest

6:39AM John Mahoney | The National Federation of the Blind’s Imbroglio with the Author’s Guild and their distaste for the Kindle 2’s text-to-speech function is heating up. Today they took it to the Guild’s own doorstep here in NYC.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Online

We Salute The Crusaders Who Marched Against The Government Filter

9:30AM Nick Broughall | Over the weekend, demonstrations happened across the country protesting the Government’s planned mandatory internet filter. According to Lifehacker’s own Angus Kidman over at APC, literally hundreds of people were at the Sydney event to argue against Conroy’s misguided and uneducated policy. If you couldn’t make the event yourself, it’s definitely worth clicking the link to see photos from the event as well as a rundown of proceedings. And from all accounts, get prepared to join the next protest – it looks like we’re in for a long battle against the government on this issue… [APC Mag] [Photo source: APC] More »
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Random Stuff

Worst. iPhone Costume. Ever.

10:20AM Jason Chen | Seen at the Valley Fair Apple Store here in the Bay Area, some guy’s protesting Apple for something or other while wearing a homemade iPhone costume. Did your mum help you make that costume, sir? Because you should really ask her for help—she’d be able to pick out a nicer typeface and better looking icons. Best of luck to your cause, whatever it is. [Thanks Michael!] More »
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