Internet censorship bill passes upper house of Russian Parliament
The Verge
Despite criticisms and Wikipedia protests, Russia's upper house of parliament passed a controversial draft law today that would give the government far-reaching power over the internet in the country. The New York Times reports that the Federation Council of Russia passed the legislation 147 to 0, with three members abstaining, and matches the version that passed the lower house, the State Duma, earlier this month. Once signed into law, it will grant the Russian government the ability to shut down any website that it deems harmful to children — namely sites featuring child pornography, information about drugs, or information on how to commit suicide.
Opponents see the law as the first step down a slippery slope that could lead to...
Original Article: http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/18/3168011/internet-censorship-bill-passes-upper-house-russian-parliament
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