Thursday January 17, 2013, 6:48 pm
January 18 marks the first anniversary of the massive protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA)--protests that lead to the defeat of two ill-conceived bills and demonstrated the remarkable strength of the internet movement.

Access, along with many other organizations, is honoring this anniversary by bringing together internet users to remind the world that we will continue to protect the internet’s openness and security.

We've set up a way for you to remind Congress that our powerful movement is here to stay.

You can use the form below to send a letter to influential members of House and Senate Judiciary Committees, to make sure that they don't forget that we can and will mobilize to defend the internet from threatening legislation.

The list of these influential elected representatives is long--but you can scroll right to the bottom to sign your name and tell them what you think. If you want to edit or add your own personal message, we've included some suggestions below!

Happy #InternetFreedomDay!
Send an email - it'll only take a moment

Thursday January 17, 2013, 6:54 pm
signed, thanks

Thursday January 17, 2013, 7:52 pm
Noted and sent the message!

Thursday January 17, 2013, 8:29 pm
You are welcome Jason.
You cannot currently send a star to Freya because you have done so within the last week.

Thursday January 17, 2013, 8:43 pm

Signed on email earlier today - Thanks for sharing this.

Thursday January 17, 2013, 8:47 pm
You cannot currently send a star to Kit because you have done so within the last week. You are welcome Kit.

Thursday January 17, 2013, 8:48 pm
Signed. Thanks!

Thursday January 17, 2013, 8:49 pm
You cannot currently send a star to Sara because you have done so within the last week. You're welcome Sara

Friday January 18, 2013, 2:25 am
Thanks JL. Signed and noted.

Friday January 18, 2013, 6:04 am

Action taken. Thanks, Judi!

Friday January 18, 2013, 6:39 am
Thanks for taking action by reminding Congress about the strength of the internet movement, on the anniversary of the PIPA/SOPA blackout. Thanks J.L.

Friday January 18, 2013, 12:36 pm
You are welcome Joe and Carole.
You cannot currently send a star to Joe because you have done so within the last week.
You cannot currently send a star to Just because you have done so within the last week.

Friday January 18, 2013, 1:57 pm
SIGNED

Friday January 18, 2013, 2:23 pm
I can't help thinking of those poor office workers, having to look through email after email that all say basically the same thing . . . then multiply that by the number of names on that email list . . . BWA HA HA HA HA!

Oh, I'm so not nice sometimes.

Friday January 18, 2013, 2:33 pm
You cannot currently send a star to Dianna because you have done so within the last week.

Friday January 18, 2013, 5:07 pm
Noted

Friday January 18, 2013, 7:25 pm
Thanks J.L. Signed earlier today. Post noted.

Friday January 18, 2013, 7:27 pm
You cannot currently send a star to John because you have done so within the last week.

Friday January 18, 2013, 7:54 pm
Noted, thanks !

Friday January 18, 2013, 8:09 pm
You are welcome

Saturday January 19, 2013, 6:30 am
Signed

Saturday January 19, 2013, 8:35 am
You cannot currently send a star to LLOYD because you have done so within the last week.

Saturday January 19, 2013, 12:38 pm
Signed. TY

Saturday January 19, 2013, 1:08 pm
emails sent

Saturday January 19, 2013, 1:13 pm
You cannot currently send a star to Shirley because you have done so within the last week.

Saturday January 19, 2013, 5:10 pm
emails sent thank you

Saturday January 19, 2013, 5:49 pm
You cannot currently send a star to Jason because you have done so within the last week.

Saturday January 19, 2013, 8:06 pm
There needs to be a balance. The artist needs to be paid for their labor. The question is how? Yes everyone likes "free". But in the end we all pay for it in one way or another.

Saturday January 19, 2013, 10:01 pm
Signed, a day late.

Saturday January 19, 2013, 10:28 pm
Signed today 1/19/13. Emails sent to all that were listed. Thanks J.L.

Sunday January 20, 2013, 12:37 am
People need to remain vigilant about potential changes to the internet that are being debated unknown to the rest of us. I'm glad there are people out there who try to keep us informed about these things.

Sunday January 20, 2013, 1:29 am
Didn't sign or send any e-mail. American members of Congress will hardly be influenced by mail from foreigners.

Sunday January 20, 2013, 2:45 am
Noted and email sent to all. Nothing lost nothing gained - we all ahve to try!!!

Sunday January 20, 2013, 3:50 pm
Thanks to those who signed--stars sent where I could, but for most of you I'm told it is too soon.