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F2C2012: Aaron Swartz keynote - "How we stopped SOPA"

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What it is

Aaron Swartz's keynote at Freedom to Connect 2012 describing how ordinary people helped defeat the SOPA censorship bill. He recounts how the Senate unexpectedly united behind the bill and how grassroots action stopped it.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN shares it as an inspiring account of citizens changing Washington, especially after Swartz's death.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2013, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “This last part of his speech is so powerful.”

    Swartz speech showing people can cause change in Washington

    kamjam, 2013-01 · Strong recommendation · in “Petition To Fire Aaron Swartz’ Prosecutor Reaches Goal”

  2. “If you haven't watched aaronsw's talk on stopping SOPA, it's well worth your time.”

    Talk on stopping SOPA, worth your time

    bguthrie, 2013-07 · Recommendation · in “Tesla: almost at 100000 votes”

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Topics: aaron swartz, sopa, internet freedom, activism, censorship

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