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Internet Users Raise Funds to Buy Lawmakers’ Browsing Histories In Protest

“A bill on its way to President Trump’s desk would allow internet service providers (ISPs) to sell users’ data and Web browsing history…”

By Paulina Firozi, The Hill:

Internet users are fighting back after Congress voted to block Obama-era internet privacy protections.

Two fundraising campaigns have so far raised more than $215,000 to purchase and reveal lawmakers’ browsing histories.

Actor Misha Collins, the star of television show “Supernatural,” has raised more than $63,000 on his GoFundMe page. More than 3,000 people have donated to the page, which has a goal of $500 million.

“Great news! The House just voted to pass SJR34. We will finally be able to buy the browser history of all the Congresspeople who voted to sell our data and privacy without our consent!” he wrote on the fundraising page.

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