Jillian York

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I am a writer, blogger, and activist based in Boston. I work at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society and blog at jilliancyork.com.

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21 April 2011

US National Science Foundation Blocking GV Advocacy

Written by Jillian York · USA

Recently, the Global Voices team learned that this site, http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org, is blocked at the headquarters of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C. As is common practice for many...

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30 March 2011

Bahraini “Blogfather” Mahmood Al-Yousif Arrested

Written by Jillian York · Bahrain

Shortly after 3am local time, prominent Bahraini blogger Mahmood al-Yousif was arrested in his home. Before leaving with police officers, the blogger tweeted, "Police here for me." His brother and son have both confirmed the arrest.

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10 March 2011

How Much Does Internet Access Matter?

Written by Jillian York · Tunisia, Egypt

Amidst the ongoing debate of the role of social media in revolutions across the Middle East and North Africa lies another question: To what degree does Internet access matter in determining the role of the Internet and social media in these revolts? Jillian C. York looks at different ideas about the effects of Internet penetration on the effectiveness of social media organizing.

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14 February 2011

Bahrain Blocks YouTube Pages and More

Written by Jillian York · Bahrain

In the midst of protests in Bahrain's capital of Manama that resulted in over 200 arrests and at least one death, evidence suggests that the government has clamped down on...

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24 December 2010

Nepal: Journalist Attacked for International Reporting

Written by Jillian York · Nepal

Nepalese journalist Shreedeep Rayamajhi is an accomplished blogger and journalist, writing for international news organizations such as GroundReport and CNN's iReport. Rayamajhi writes for prestigious local publications as well, such...

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1 December 2010

YouTube adds HTTPS; Syrians, Tunisians gain access, but…!

Written by Jillian York · Advocacy

HTTPS has been in the news quite a bit lately; first, because of Firesheep, a program that allows users on open WiFi networks to sniff cookies and effectively hijack users'...

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2 November 2010

Turkey Unblocks YouTube, but Will Ban Be Short-Lived?

Written by Jillian York · Turkey

YouTube has been banned in Turkey since 2007. Now, for the first time in two years, the popular video-sharing site is once again accessible in Turkey. Since the site was unblocked, however, videos that were the initial impetus for the censorship have been restored. Will the unblocking be short-lived or will Turkey stand by this step toward Internet freedom?

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