Social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter should be urged to adhere to business practices that maximize the safety of activists using their platforms. Rebecca MacKinnon activistadherebusiness Change image and share on social
Political activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan use Facebook as their primary tool to mobilize support for their causes and activities. Rebecca MacKinnon activistactivityfacebook Change image and share on social
The potential for the abuse of power through digital networks - upon which we the people now depend for nearly everything, including our politics - is one of the most insidious threats to democracy in the Internet age. Rebecca MacKinnon abuseagedemocracy share on social
Any new legal measures, or cooperative arrangements between government and companies meant to keep people from organizing violence or criminal actions, must not be carried out in ways that erode due process, rule of law and the protection of innocent citizens' political and civil rights. Rebecca MacKinnon actionarrangementcarry share on social
The Internet is an empowering force for people who are protesting against the abuse of power. Rebecca MacKinnon abuseempowerforce Change image and share on social
Freedom only remains healthy if we think about the implications of what we do on a day-to-day basis. Rebecca MacKinnon basisdayfreedom Change image and share on social
The Chinese government clearly does pay attention to public opinion expressed on the Internet - the extent to which they choose to adapt their practices based on it, or ignore it, seems to vary. Rebecca MacKinnon adaptattentionbase Change image and share on social
In the wake of the Internet getting shut down in Egypt - something that also happened in Xinjiang - I know that there are groups working on ways to help people get online when domestic networks get shut down. This could also be of use to some people in China. Rebecca MacKinnon chinadomesticegypt share on social
It is not inevitable that the Internet will evolve in a manner compatible with democracy. Rebecca MacKinnon compatibledemocracyevolve Change image and share on social