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Banking on Surveillance: Republicans Investigate Major Banks’ Warrantless Data Sharing with Federal Agencies (4/29/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Congressional Republicans are further investigating claims that at least 13 major US banks collaborated with federal agencies to monitor private transactions for signs of “extremism” following the January 6 Capitol events. The House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, led by Republican Jim Jordan from Ohio, is delving further into the alleged cooperation between these financial institutions and federal agencies without proper warrants. These banks, including Bank of America, Chase, US …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Congressional Republicans are further investigating claims that at least 13 major US banks collaborated with federal agencies to monitor private transactions for signs of “extremism” following the January 6 Capitol events. The House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, led by Republican Jim Jordan from Ohio, is delving further into the alleged cooperation between these financial institutions and federal agencies without proper warrants. These banks, including Bank of America, Chase, US …
Big Tech Sponsors Event With Canadian Pro-Censorship Justice Minister Advocating Online Censorship (4/26/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Canada’s government, represented by “captain of censorship” Arif Virani – the country’s justice minister and attorney general, will use an upcoming event as the opportunity to once again push for more speech-restrictive legislation, allegedly solely in order to deal with online “harm and hate speech.” No surprise there, but the list of the sponsors of the event – dubbed, “Where Online Harms Have Real World Consequences: The Case for Legislating Against Harm and Hate” …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Canada’s government, represented by “captain of censorship” Arif Virani – the country’s justice minister and attorney general, will use an upcoming event as the opportunity to once again push for more speech-restrictive legislation, allegedly solely in order to deal with online “harm and hate speech.” No surprise there, but the list of the sponsors of the event – dubbed, “Where Online Harms Have Real World Consequences: The Case for Legislating Against Harm and Hate” …
Brazil’s AG and Supreme Court Reportedly Consider Shutting Down Access To X (4/26/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. According to reports out of Brazil, the country’s attorney general, Jorge Messias, and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) are trying to find a way to shut down X in that country. The Gazeta do Povo newspaper says that it has had exclusive access to a 10-page document that Messias earlier this week sent to Alexandre de Moraes, an STF justice and president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), asking STF to suspend or completely …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. According to reports out of Brazil, the country’s attorney general, Jorge Messias, and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) are trying to find a way to shut down X in that country. The Gazeta do Povo newspaper says that it has had exclusive access to a 10-page document that Messias earlier this week sent to Alexandre de Moraes, an STF justice and president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), asking STF to suspend or completely …
Brazil Targets Twitter Files Author Who Revealed Censorship Orders (4/26/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Twitter Files journalist Michael Shellenberger, who has recently been covering the public clash between X owner Elon Musk and the President of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and Supreme Federal Court (STF) justice Alexandre de Moraes, is now likely to himself be targeted by one of those courts, the STF. If the court starts a criminal prosecution against Shellenberger, it will be at the request of Brazil’s Attorney General Jorge Messias, who claims that …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Twitter Files journalist Michael Shellenberger, who has recently been covering the public clash between X owner Elon Musk and the President of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and Supreme Federal Court (STF) justice Alexandre de Moraes, is now likely to himself be targeted by one of those courts, the STF. If the court starts a criminal prosecution against Shellenberger, it will be at the request of Brazil’s Attorney General Jorge Messias, who claims that …
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Despite Concerns Over Government Intrusion (4/26/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Presented as a way to secure the rights and welfare of internet consumers over the interests of broadband companies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step. Once more, the reins of the broadband industry’s activities are in the hands of the FCC, a power takeover sanctioned by a recent 3-2 voting decision in favor of restoring net neutrality rules. This safeguard, which had been shelved during the Trump administration’s deregulatory romp, …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Presented as a way to secure the rights and welfare of internet consumers over the interests of broadband companies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step. Once more, the reins of the broadband industry’s activities are in the hands of the FCC, a power takeover sanctioned by a recent 3-2 voting decision in favor of restoring net neutrality rules. This safeguard, which had been shelved during the Trump administration’s deregulatory romp, …
Rumble Defies Global Censorship Trends, Takes Stand Against New Zealand’s Free Speech Crackdown (4/25/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The CEO of Rumble, a free-speech YouTube competitor, says that global censorship levels are on the rise, but that what’s particularly noticeable are censorship demands coming from Australia and New Zealand – who seem to be following in the controversial, to say the least, footsteps of France and Brazil. On the one hand, this is surprising, given these countries’ formal democratic provenance. On the other hand, their actions over the last years, including site …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The CEO of Rumble, a free-speech YouTube competitor, says that global censorship levels are on the rise, but that what’s particularly noticeable are censorship demands coming from Australia and New Zealand – who seem to be following in the controversial, to say the least, footsteps of France and Brazil. On the one hand, this is surprising, given these countries’ formal democratic provenance. On the other hand, their actions over the last years, including site …
TSA Visited Apple and Google To Discuss Collaboration for Digital ID (4/25/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is continuing collaboration with Big Tech concerning the use of biometric surveillance technology, but also the development of digital IDs for passengers. On its site, the TSA revealed that its officials traveled to California recently where they met with representatives of Apple and Google to talk about continuing work on implementing digital ID on people’s phones. Related: The TSA Plans Big Digital ID Push in 2024 The TSA delegation …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is continuing collaboration with Big Tech concerning the use of biometric surveillance technology, but also the development of digital IDs for passengers. On its site, the TSA revealed that its officials traveled to California recently where they met with representatives of Apple and Google to talk about continuing work on implementing digital ID on people’s phones. Related: The TSA Plans Big Digital ID Push in 2024 The TSA delegation …
Ireland’s Hate Speech Bill Faces Backlash Amidst Authoritarian Fears (4/25/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Ireland’s proposed hate speech legislation has sparked strong opposition amongst many of its citizens, with individuals complaining to their representatives about the potential risk of the country descending into an authoritarian police state, according to documents obtained by BreakingNews.ie through a Freedom of Information request. Critics of the proposed bill, dubbed the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, have expressed ambiguity around the definitions of hate and gender …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Ireland’s proposed hate speech legislation has sparked strong opposition amongst many of its citizens, with individuals complaining to their representatives about the potential risk of the country descending into an authoritarian police state, according to documents obtained by BreakingNews.ie through a Freedom of Information request. Critics of the proposed bill, dubbed the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, have expressed ambiguity around the definitions of hate and gender …
Iranian Rapper Faces Execution After Online Activity Supporting Women’s Rights Protests (4/25/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The draconian sentence of a celebrated Iranian rapper, known for his staunch opposition to the regime, offers a stark portrait of Iran’s stifling repression of freedom of speech. Toomaj Salehi, 33, is set to face the gallows after he supported and posted pictures of himself amidst the crowds advocating for the cause of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurd who was killed in police custody after being detained for improper wearing of a hijab. The …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The draconian sentence of a celebrated Iranian rapper, known for his staunch opposition to the regime, offers a stark portrait of Iran’s stifling repression of freedom of speech. Toomaj Salehi, 33, is set to face the gallows after he supported and posted pictures of himself amidst the crowds advocating for the cause of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurd who was killed in police custody after being detained for improper wearing of a hijab. The …
An Open-Source, Self-Hosted Music Streaming Service (4/24/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Sign Up To Keep Reading This post is for Reclaim The Net supporters. Gain access to the entire archive of features and supporters-only content. Help protect free speech, freedom from surveillance, and digital civil liberties. Join Already a supporter? Login here The post An Open-Source, Self-Hosted Music Streaming Service appeared first on Reclaim The Net.
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Sign Up To Keep Reading This post is for Reclaim The Net supporters. Gain access to the entire archive of features and supporters-only content. Help protect free speech, freedom from surveillance, and digital civil liberties. Join Already a supporter? Login here The post An Open-Source, Self-Hosted Music Streaming Service appeared first on Reclaim The Net.
Australian PM Calls For Crackdown on Memes About Himself (4/24/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has endorsed social media censorship of satirical memes about him. Albanese insinuated that social media platforms are duty-bound to suppress the so-called “misinformation” present on their sites. Albanese noted, “I noticed today, for example, on the way up here that they removed various sites that were up containing fake images of myself superimposed on other people. That’s just the sort of thing that’s going on on social media. Social …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has endorsed social media censorship of satirical memes about him. Albanese insinuated that social media platforms are duty-bound to suppress the so-called “misinformation” present on their sites. Albanese noted, “I noticed today, for example, on the way up here that they removed various sites that were up containing fake images of myself superimposed on other people. That’s just the sort of thing that’s going on on social media. Social …
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