The story: Iran's conservative-dominated parliament has taken a giant step toward passing legislation that is expected to impose severe restrictions on already stifled access to social media. The move has sparked a wave of angry criticism from multiple segments of Iranian society, and particularly worried those who rely on social media for their livelihoods. 

The coverage: In an open and raucous session on July 28, some 120 of the 204 present lawmakers invoked Article 85 of the Iranian Constitution to push for the legislation...