Category Archives: Democracy

Tuesday, We Fight Back Against Mass Surveillance

Data from “smart” meters  is being analyzed and accessed by the NSA and other government law enforcement agencies to monitor detailed information about what you do in your own home, violating the 4th amendment of the US Constitution.  Corporations- posing … Continue reading

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Florida Fights Back Against Utility Extortion

More than 100 Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers who don’t want a smart meter and don’t want to pay extra to keep their old analog meters have filed two separate 60-page petitions with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). … Continue reading

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Health Audit of “Smart” Meters Planned in Australia

According to our allies at Stop Smart Meters Australia: “Following a large number of complaints related to smart meters, Nicholas Kotsiras, Victoria’s Energy Minister, announced sweeping changes to the electrical billing system.  Of particular interest to Stop Smart Meters Australia was … Continue reading

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Take Back Your Power: Transformational Film of the Year!

We here at Stop Smart Meters! are quite fond of the film “Take Back Your Power” to say the least.  It has transformed the movement against “smart” meters, laid bare the horrific truth about the “smart” grid, and galvanized resistance … Continue reading

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Getting from ‘Smart’ to Wise: SF Panel Set to Plot New Course

From Ecological Options Network: This post encourages you to check out the landmark report “Getting Smarter About the Smart Grid,” authored by energy expert Dr. Timothy Schoechle, published by the National Institute for Science, Law and Public Policy – and … Continue reading

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