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We’re fighting for your Right to Repair, and we want you to be a part of it. If you want to know how you can help, look no further than the calls to action below.

Activism

Take a Stand Against DRM

As Cory Doctorow puts it: “Anytime someone puts a lock on something that belongs to you and won't give you the key, it's not there for your benefit.”

July 9, 2017

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

Legislation

New Jersey Just Introduced Right to Repair Legislation

New Jersey just became the latest state to introduce a Right to Repair bill—making it the twelfth US state to consider similar legislation this year.

June 2, 2017

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

E-Waste

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day, wonderful earthlings! We love our phones. A lot. 84% of people say they can't go a single day them. But your phone has a bigger impact on…

April 22, 2017

by Kay Kay Clapp - iFixit

Legislation

Update: Three More States Introduce Right to Repair Legislation

Lawmakers in Iowa, Missouri, and North Carolina recently introduced Right to Repair legislation—bringing the total number of states considering repair-friendly laws this year up to 11. That’s pretty impressive for…

April 11, 2017

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

Legislation

8 States Have Introduced Right to Repair Legislation, Apple to Oppose

The dominos keep tumbling. Last week, two more states—Illinois and Tennessee—introduced Right to Repair legislation, bringing the total number of states considering pro-repair laws this year to eight (up from…

February 16, 2017

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

Legislation

More States Introduce Right to Repair Legislation

2017 could be a very good year for repair. More US states than ever are proposing Right to Repair legislation this year. So far, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Nebraska, Kansas,…

January 31, 2017

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

Consumer Rights

The DMCA Strikes Back: How Copyright Law Could Cost You Your Job

Over 3 million men and women work in America’s repair and maintenance industry. Maybe I don’t have a lot of faith in politics, but I think those 3 million people…

January 16, 2017

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

Good News! Copyright Law Says Fixing Your Car Isn’t Illegal Anymore!

Hoist your wrenches into the air, folks. As of today, October 28, you can now hack, repair, and conduct security research on your own car—or tractor!—without risking jail time for…

October 28, 2016

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

Legislation

Swedish Government Wants to Give People a Tax Break for Fixing Their Stuff

The Swedish government is considering legislation that would give tax breaks to people who repair stuff instead of throwing it away. According to The Guardian, the proposal—which is scheduled to…

September 20, 2016

by Julia Bluff - iFixit

E-Waste

How We Think About E-waste Is In Need of Repair

Last month U.S. Rep. Paul Cook of California introduced the “Secure E-Waste and Export Act” to prevent counterfeit parts from making their way into U.S. military hardware. The bill will…

July 29, 2016

by Adam Minter