Wikipedia blacked itself out for 24 hours! The reason is to raise awareness of bills being considered in the United States Congress called SOPA and PIPA. Both have to do with changes that could have a profound impact on the internet as we know it. To learn more, visit the Related Link below or go directly to Wikipedia and you will be redirected until the blackout ends and Wikipedia is back.
Wikipedia is blacked out for 24 hours on January 18, 2012 to protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). See the related link for more information about the protest.
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