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Laws that secure your rights to tinker and fix your stuff are important, and worth fighting for. Here’s what’s happening in the halls of power.

Legislation

Uncle Sam Dumps EPEAT Green Standard

The federal government just dropped EPEAT from its green electronics standards. The policy change—made without warning—was part of an updated executive order issued last month, which simply omitted EPEAT from…

April 10, 2015

by Julia Bluff

Legislation

Copyright Law Is Being Rewritten Right Now, and You Can Help

Strap in, folks—because we’re about to talk copyright law. I’m aware that as soon as I string the words “copyright” and “law” together, eyes start to glaze over. I get…

December 9, 2014

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

Even After Cellphone Unlocking, the Battle Wages On

The new unlocking law in the U.S. only covers cell phones. Other devices—like tablets, consoles, and even cars—remain locked down. What’s more, our world is becoming ever more computerized. Everyday…

September 17, 2014

by Julia Bluff

Legislation

Cellphone Unlocking Victory Is Just the Beginning

Today, President Obama signed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act into law. This signing comes almost two years after the Internet rose up against the archaic process that…

August 1, 2014

Legislation

Cellphone Unlocking: Next Stop, the White House

It’s been nearly two years since the American people demanded that Congress take steps to re-legalize cell phone unlocking. Today, Congress delivered. Earlier this month, the Senate unanimously approved the…

July 25, 2014

by Julia Bluff

Legislation

The Senate Just Unanimously Passed an Cellphone Unlocking Bill

Last week, we wrote in Wired about the Unlocking Bill—a bill that the Internet demanded from Congress 17 months ago. A bill that Sina Khanifar, iFixit, the EFF, Public Knowledge,…

July 15, 2014

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

Senate Takes Major Step to Legalize Cellphone Unlocking

The Senate has made a strong positive step towards making sure that people have the right to unlock their cell phones.

June 23, 2014

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

The Cellphone Unlocking Bill Finally Passed, and It’s a Total Sham

Almost a week ago today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that could make unlocking legal again. Unfortunately, the resulting Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (H.R. 1123)…

March 3, 2014

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

Why iFixit Can’t Support the Cellphone Unlocking Bill We Fought For

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (H.R. 1123). If made law, H.R. 1123 will—at least temporarily—reverse the Librarian of Congress’s decision to…

February 25, 2014

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Legislation

A Win for Consumers on Cellphone Unlocking

The Federal Communication Commission just came to an agreement with US wireless carriers that will make it easier for consumers to unlock their mobile devices. The agreement comes almost 12…

December 16, 2013

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit