The FCC’s net neutrality repeal starts today, which allows internet service providers to charge more for (and outright block) different types of content
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Though the FCC Just Repealed Net Neutrality, the Fight to Save the Internet Isn’t Over
Though the FCC just voted for the net neutrality repeal, we’re not sunk yet — we can still fight and save the internet from big business
The FCC Under Trump Wants to Kill Net Neutrality, But Here’s How You Can Fight Back
Under Trump, net neutrality is in danger — here’s what the web will look like if his FCC Chairman gets his way and how you can help stop them
Meet Tree Man, a Sexy Fitness Athlete the Internet Is Full-On Obsessed With
Meet Danny Jones, a fitness athlete and online personal trainer based in Southern California who the internet has now nicknamed “Tree Man”
A New Sex Trafficking Law Could Radically Change Social Media
Congress has introduced an anti-child sex trafficking bill that could wreck (or at least radically change) social media sites
Senate Republicans Just Gave a Huge ‘F*ck You’ to Online Privacy
Today, Senate Republicans voted to make it easier for internet service providers to sell information about customers without their consent
The True History of Pusheen, the Animated GIF Cat That’s Taking Over Facebook
Everyone loves the Pusheen cartoons, but what do we really know about her? We did a bit of digging into the past of the Internet’s favorite kitty
It’s Official, GamerGate: Nobody Likes You
GamerGate is a movement about ‘ethics in video games journalism.’ Haha! Just kidding: they’re a bunch of hateful, bigoted misogynists and nobody likes them.
PICS: Move Over Grumpy Cat; Loki Is The Web’s New Scowl Cat
All hail the queen of the resting bitch face: Loki the Cat. Loki may be the most expressive expressionless cat in all of internet land.
Seven People Hold The Keys To The Entire Internet. No, Really
Seven people hold the keys to the internet. It’s all very hush-hush and discreet and there’s even a ‘key ceremony.’ No really. It’s actually a real thing.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Community Rallies Around Convicted Rapist
[Trigger warning for descriptions of sexual violence.] In 2003, prep school graduate and UVA sophomore Zachary Jesse raped a young woman as she slumped unconscious across a toilet. He penetrated her anally and vaginally, leaving visible injuries and taking her virginity. Zach pleaded guilty to sexual battery and served a […]
Reddit Flips Out (But For A Legitimate Reason This Time)
Reddit is having a meltdown, and this time it isn’t over hate-posts and upskirt shots! Come find out why the ‘front page of the internet’ is all crumpled.
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