https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2013/01/17/crime-story/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:19:31 -0400<![CDATA[The prosecution and suicide of Aaron Swartz took place in a context of celebrity. Swartz  besides being a highly skilled developer  was also a political person. &#8220;Swartz also focused on sociology, civic awareness and activism. In 2010 he joined the Harvard University Center for Ethics. He cofounded the online group Demand Progress (known for its campaign against the Stop Online Piracy Act) and later worked with U.S. and international activist groups Rootstrikers and Avaaz.&#8221;]]>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:59:47 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2013/01/17/crime-story-n192370