{"id":3938,"date":"2015-09-12T11:02:09","date_gmt":"2015-09-12T15:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masspirates.org\/blog\/?p=3938"},"modified":"2015-09-14T01:26:37","modified_gmt":"2015-09-14T05:26:37","slug":"dhs-censors-tor-node-at-public-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masspirates.org\/blog\/2015\/09\/12\/dhs-censors-tor-node-at-public-library\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS censors Tor node at public library"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TorBannedByDHS3\"<\/a>The Kilton Public Library in Lebanon, New Hampshire started running a Tor<\/a> exit node in July as a pilot project<\/a> by the Library Freedom Project<\/a> to bring Tor<\/a> nodes to public libraries.\u00a0 Recently they took down the Tor exit node after a visit by local police notified by the Department of Homeland Security<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We join with the Library Freedom Project, Massachusetts ACLU, EFF and others<\/a> in condemning this action by the Department of Homeland Security to censor free speech.\u00a0 They are spot on when they say:<\/p>\n

The Department of Homeland Security’s preemptive crackdown against the Lebanon community’s free speech is wrong.\u00a0 Asking the town to shutter its Tor relay is akin to advising that the town close public parks because crimes may be committed there.\u00a0 The underlying fear – that Tor is primarily for criminals-is a gross misrepresentation of Tor and its users, effectively criminalizing the millions of people who use the network for fully legitimate purposes.\u00a0 As recognized by its funders at the State Department, Tor is an essential piece of internet infrastructure, granting people worldwide a measure of freedom from surveillance and censorship. Kilton Library has the right to use Tor, free from federal interference and fear mongering.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We urge the people of Lebanon, New Hampshire bring their Tor<\/a> relay back online and send a clear message to DHS that they will not tolerate censorship.<\/p>\n

Additionally, we offer our skills in helping any library in Massachusetts setup a Tor<\/a> relay or exit node and teach library staff and patrons how to install and use Tor<\/a>.\u00a0 Librarians are welcome to contact us at info@masspirates.org<\/a>.\u00a0 Anyone interested in helping can also email us.<\/p>\n

PS – The Library Freedom Project also has a useful how-to guide on setting up a GNU\/Linux computer for your public library<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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