Computers and Technology Archives – Page 17 of 17

High Court to Rule on Internet Censorship

By Sandy Rapp ● Uncategorized ● January 9, 2002

The Supreme Court will rule on a federal law that claims to protect children from Internet smut. However, the law is unnecessary–child pornography is illegal now–and the law limits access to health information vital to women.

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Appeals Court to Rehear Nuremberg Web Site Case

By Frederick Clarkson ● Crime & Law ● October 11, 2001

The most controversial case about the limits of speech on the Internet will be reheard by a federal appeals court. The challenged Web site once featured a “deadly dozen” list of abortion providers. Now, its text discusses nuclear blackmail and more.

Inside Microsoft, Hoppers Writing New Code

By Ranae Buscher ● Health & Science ● April 13, 2001

An internal group with a list of grievances and named after the woman known as the Mother of Computers has grown in a decade to be an official advisory council dedicated to the recruitment and retention of women throughout Microsoft.

Unregulated Internet Matchmaking Trade Booms

By Kim Palchikoff ● Uncategorized ● March 2, 2001

From a former Soviet Republic, it seemed like a wonderful plan for a bright and restless 18-year-old: Marry an American and be whisked away to the land of opportunity and wealth. She had no way of knowing her husband-to-be had done this all before.

Equal Time in Girls-Only Computer Clubs

By Sarah L. Rasmusson ● Health & Science ● July 5, 2000

Community and private organizations are taking up the challenge to bring underserved girls across the digital divide. The need is great, according to a recent study, and for those who are making it to the other side, the rewards are mega.