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communications decency act

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaving The Merrion Hotel in Dublin after a meeting with politicians to discuss regulation of social media and harmful content.
Oct 4

Supreme Court Says it Will Finally Look at Section 230, the Law Giving Social Media Platforms Immunity

The U.S. Supreme Court will finally hear cases regarding Section 230, the law that shields social media platforms from liability.
By Rachyl Jones
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Sep 5

How Mark Zuckerberg’s New Worst Enemy Enabled Facebook’s Success

And now, Zuck's adversary wants to see the Facebook CEO behind bars.
By Chris Roberts
(Photo: Melissa Gira Grant/Observer)
Sep 8

Backpage Dissent: Online Publishers Not Liable for Offensive Content

The dissent asserts that Backpage did not create pornographic ads and so is not required to take responsibility for them.
By John Bonazzo
Activists protest Backpage's adult services section.
Sep 7

NYC Advocates: Backpage Case Will Make It Easier to Protect Children

By John Bonazzo
Mr. Brittain (Photo: CBS4-Denver)
Apr 5

Even As He Promises to Close ‘Is Anybody Down,’ Craig Brittain Covertly Plans a New Revenge Porn Site

By Jessica Roy
Dec 4

The Battle Over Revenge Porn: Can Hunter Moore, the Web’s Vilest Entrepreneur, Be Stopped?

By Jessica Roy
Jun 21

Hey Ho! Backpage Protesters Hit Village Voice on the Hottest Day of the Year

By Melissa Gira Grant
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