FAQ About Aaron Swartz
What is Aaron Swartz's connection to the SOPA/PIPA protests?
Aaron Swartz played a pivotal role in the opposition against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the United States. He was instrumental in organizing and mobilizing support for the protests against these bills, which many critics believed threatened freedom of expression online. The coordinated protest, which included a blackout of several websites, was a critical factor in the bills being tabled indefinitely.
