I wrote this about the nature of a prosecution and its limits for understanding the world and making political change. I also wanted to bring in the authoritarian tendencies that can come out of apolitical “anti-corruption” law enforcement. The title is a little bland, but I assure you it is more interesting than it seems! Mueller Investigation Will Set a Precedent -- Make It a Good One It's not yet clear when Special Counsel Robert Mueller will submit his report on the 21-month investigation on Trump's…truthout.org

Here is a panel I was asked to speak at. I mostly talk about CFAA the export of our (US) peculiar implementation of criminal law.

I was invited to speak on this ACLU cosponsored UN HRC panel. (my part starts around minute 50:00) highlighting some of the issues raised in Maina Kiai’s US country visit as special rapporteur. See video below and the full report here:http://freeassembly.net/reports/usa/

Law and Disorder January 16, 2017 Hacktivist Advocate Long before news reports of Russians hacking, the Democratic National Convention dominated the news…lawanddisorder.org 8/30 Jack Hitt & Kevin Baker, Paul Ryan Lies at the RNC & Abi Hassen, Tampa on Lockdown On today's show Sam caught up with Jack Hitt and Kevin Baker who are in Tampa covering the RNC for Harper's Magazine…majority.fm

This is a panel I organized taking a synthetic approach to information activism by looking at it from several perspectives. Panel Discusses Hacking and Information Activism The Left Forum hosts a panel discussion on computer hacking and information activism, with Will Potter, Grainne O’Neill, Gabriella Coleman, and Abi Hassen. Read this on c-span.org >

Originally published Saturday, December 12, 2015 By Truthout What if in 1960, instead of performing an act of civil disobedience at the Woolworth lunch counter, the Greensboro Four had been arrested for “attempted disorderly conduct” on their way downtown? Even if the charge were bogus and had no chance in…

Originally Published on Saturday, January 19, 2013 by Common Dreams The prosecution of Aaron Swartz and his subsequent suicide is heartbreaking. Aaron’s life and work was an inspiring example of how the Internet can elevate humanity beyond the dregs of rote commerce and cheap thrills. Aaron’s contributions to our society…