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Carl Brewer writes "Looks like the US is finally opening the gates." ...with this announcement from the Department of Commerce. Well, if you believe the draft of the new rules, supposedly just about anything will be okay to publish, including source code. Me, I keep thinking about Lucy, Charlie Brown, and the football, but maybe I'm just a cynic. Update: 01/13 13:40 by michael : The ACLU, EFF, and EPIC have put out a press release describing their reactions to the new rules. They still have plenty of problems with the U.S. export regulations.

The philanthropic Markle Foundation has announced it will help fund the cash-strapped ICANN. But it's not stopping there. The election campaign for the second half of ICANN's Board of Directors is just beginning, and Markle intends to find "a legitimate way for individuals" - as opposed to corporate interests - "to vote and create an authority they can trust." Five respected organizations are joining the effort, including the CDT, the ALA, and Common Cause. (If you're new to the subject, check out Common Cause's Why You Should Care About ICANN.)

The Doctor What sent us A Link to an article about a Pro-Encryption bill. No this isn't fantasy, apparently someone out in DC has an inkling!