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  1. URGENT: Trump's #SAVEAmericaAct, a voter-rights-destroying bill that faded in the Senate is now hidden in a military spending bill. Details from Ring of Fire - youtube.com/watch?v=u-ou8-N1gLY

    Call your representatives and senators TODAY & EVERY DAY, tell them to VOTE NO on this and ANY bill that includes SAVE Act provisions. 202-224-3121

    #news #uspol #education #activism #elections #votingrights #civilliberties #democracy #GetBusy #vsn #radio #DiverseSpectrumOfTheLeft #SupportIndependentMedia

  2. URGENT: Trump's #SAVEAmericaAct, a voter-rights-destroying bill that faded in the Senate is now hidden in a military spending bill. Details from Ring of Fire - youtube.com/watch?v=u-ou8-N1gLY

    Call your representatives and senators TODAY & EVERY DAY, tell them to VOTE NO on this and ANY bill that includes SAVE Act provisions. 202-224-3121

    #news #uspol #education #activism #elections #votingrights #civilliberties #democracy #GetBusy #vsn #radio #DiverseSpectrumOfTheLeft #SupportIndependentMedia

  3. I just migrated to @defcon.social from @infosec.exchange!

    My principles are very straightforward:

    1. Transparency is of utmost importance. This doesn't mean you have to make your entire life an open book. It just means being honest and authentic.

    2. Mass surveillance is a violation of our civil liberties. In relation to the first point, "nothing to hide" doesn't mean "everything to see."

    3. In relation to point two, I am completely against government and corporate overreach. That doesn't mean I am anti-civilization or anti-government. I am very much pro-security but I am also a supporter of limited government and civil rights.

    4. Nuance matters. Reference my first three points made.

    My opinions are subject to change granted I am presented with evidence to logically form a new conclusion.

    I am empathetic but I have also seen and experienced a lot of manipulation. I am not quick to give anything I see or read on the internet validity. The data is the only thing that matters in this world; talk is cheap, show me the code. :pixel_skull:

    #civilliberties
    #civilrights
    #NoBIGTech
    #endmasssurveillance
    #opensource
    #foss
    #showmethecode

  4. I just migrated to @defcon.social from @infosec.exchange!

    My principles are very straightforward:

    1. Transparency is of utmost importance. This doesn't mean you have to make your entire life an open book. It just means being honest and authentic.

    2. Mass surveillance is a violation of our civil liberties. In relation to the first point, "nothing to hide" doesn't mean "everything to see."

    3. In relation to point two, I am completely against government and corporate overreach. That doesn't mean I am anti-civilization or anti-government. I am very much pro-security but I am also a supporter of limited government and civil rights.

    4. Nuance matters. Reference my first three points made.

    My opinions are subject to change granted I am presented with evidence to logically form a new conclusion.

    I am empathetic but I have also seen and experienced a lot of manipulation. I am not quick to give anything I see or read on the internet validity. The data is the only thing that matters in this world; talk is cheap, show me the code. :pixel_skull:

    #civilliberties
    #civilrights
    #NoBIGTech
    #endmasssurveillance
    #opensource
    #foss
    #showmethecode

  5. Jadon MacCormack Anti Pride Post Turns Freedom Into a Test He Fails

    Jadon MacCormack Anti Pride Post reveals a familiar contradiction: demanding liberty for some while treating others’ freedom as a threat.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  6. Jadon MacCormack Anti Pride Post Turns Freedom Into a Test He Fails

    Jadon MacCormack Anti Pride Post reveals a familiar contradiction: demanding liberty for some while treating others’ freedom as a threat.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  7. Ron Filipkowski: "Sen. Mike Lee demands that Pete Hegseth immediately reverse the new Pentagon policy that excludes Mormons from DOD’s list of recognized Christian denominations."

    Jesse Lee: "There is a reason the Founders banned discrimination based on religion in the First Amendment. If you’re ok with putting that in the shredder until (Trump) comes for your #religion, this would be a great time to wake the hell up."
    #politics #CivilLiberties

  8. Ron Filipkowski: "Sen. Mike Lee demands that Pete Hegseth immediately reverse the new Pentagon policy that excludes Mormons from DOD’s list of recognized Christian denominations."

    Jesse Lee: "There is a reason the Founders banned discrimination based on religion in the First Amendment. If you’re ok with putting that in the shredder until (Trump) comes for your #religion, this would be a great time to wake the hell up."
    #politics #CivilLiberties

  9. The loudest threats to freedom are rarely the ones you see coming. It's the quiet erosion, the fine print, the small restrictions, the voices slowly told to lower themselves. Pay attention.
    #Freedom #CivilLiberties #Democracy #HumanRights #fediverse

  10. The loudest threats to freedom are rarely the ones you see coming. It's the quiet erosion, the fine print, the small restrictions, the voices slowly told to lower themselves. Pay attention.
    #Freedom #CivilLiberties #Democracy #HumanRights #fediverse

  11. A Washington "D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Chuck Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of Pres. Donald Trump’s influence over the venue. The dismissal on Friday was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest":
    huffpost.com/entry/kennedy-cen
    #justice #CivilLiberties #lawfare #politics

  12. A Washington "D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Chuck Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of Pres. Donald Trump’s influence over the venue. The dismissal on Friday was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest":
    huffpost.com/entry/kennedy-cen
    #justice #CivilLiberties #lawfare #politics

  13. #FDA Moves to Restrict #Abortion #Pill Access. #FDA under pressure from #antiabortion groups & #GOP members of #Congress has launched new safety study of #mifepristone that is a thinly veiled move to restrict #mail and #telehealth access to the abortion pill. #womenshealth #healthcare #civilliberties #women #privacy “The administration is aiming for a robust study that will withstand legal criticism,” administration officials told the WSJ, previewing the intended outcome. wsj.com/politics/policy/fda-la

  14. #FDA Moves to Restrict #Abortion #Pill Access. #FDA under pressure from #antiabortion groups & #GOP members of #Congress has launched new safety study of #mifepristone that is a thinly veiled move to restrict #mail and #telehealth access to the abortion pill. #womenshealth #healthcare #civilliberties #women #privacy “The administration is aiming for a robust study that will withstand legal criticism,” administration officials told the WSJ, previewing the intended outcome. wsj.com/politics/policy/fda-la

  15. "The abuses at the GEO Group-operated Delaney Hall private prison in New Jersey are not an aberration. Hundreds of #immigrants detained in at least four other private detention facilities also launched hunger strikes in past weeks in protest of inhumane conditions and due process violations, including denying individuals access to attorneys, adequate medical and mental #healthcare, and safe food and water":
    americasvoice.org/blog/hunger-
    #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #ethics #politics

  16. "The abuses at the GEO Group-operated Delaney Hall private prison in New Jersey are not an aberration. Hundreds of #immigrants detained in at least four other private detention facilities also launched hunger strikes in past weeks in protest of inhumane conditions and due process violations, including denying individuals access to attorneys, adequate medical and mental #healthcare, and safe food and water":
    americasvoice.org/blog/hunger-
    #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #ethics #politics

  17. I am making the final leap to lock down my OPSEC and remove big tech from my life. I have a Protectli on the way with a 1 TB NVMe SSD and OPNSense pre-installed to set up my home lab, I kicked Windows off my computer, I just flashed GrapheneOS onto a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and I deactivated all of my mainstream social media accounts.

    P.S.

    HP, Inc.
    ★☆☆☆☆
    Would not recommend.

    #opsec #internetfreedom #opensource #privacy #civilliberties #endmasssurveillance #SayNoToBigTech

  18. I am making the final leap to lock down my OPSEC and remove big tech from my life. I have a Protectli on the way with a 1 TB NVMe SSD and OPNSense pre-installed to set up my home lab, I kicked Windows off my computer, I just flashed GrapheneOS onto a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and I deactivated all of my mainstream social media accounts.

    P.S.

    HP, Inc.
    ★☆☆☆☆
    Would not recommend.

    #opsec #internetfreedom #opensource #privacy #civilliberties #endmasssurveillance #SayNoToBigTech

  19. ⚖ Social Media Censorship: Algorithmic Bias & The Future of Free Speech

    Join the conversation and share your insights on safeguarding free expression online! As we navigate 2026, the...

    Source: outsidethecase | outsidethecase.org/2025/12/12/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  20. ⚖ Social Media Censorship: Algorithmic Bias & The Future of Free Speech

    Join the conversation and share your insights on safeguarding free expression online! As we navigate 2026, the...

    Source: outsidethecase | outsidethecase.org/2025/12/12/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  21. ⚖ Freedom of expression - BBC News

    India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hours Critics worry the rules would be...

    Source: bbc | bbc.com/news/topics/c55343wlkk #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  22. ⚖ Freedom of expression - BBC News

    India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hours Critics worry the rules would be...

    Source: bbc | bbc.com/news/topics/c55343wlkk #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  23. Two people "filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging recent Pentagon actions targeting Stars and Stripes*, arguing they 'erode its longstanding editorial independence and First Amendment protections.' The lawsuit asks a judge to block new restrictions the Pentagon has imposed on Stars and Stripes":
    stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-0
    #CivilLiberties #FreedomOfThePress #Hegseth #media #politics
    *A newspaper that specializes in its coverage of the United States #military.

  24. Two people "filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging recent Pentagon actions targeting Stars and Stripes*, arguing they 'erode its longstanding editorial independence and First Amendment protections.' The lawsuit asks a judge to block new restrictions the Pentagon has imposed on Stars and Stripes":
    stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-0
    #CivilLiberties #FreedomOfThePress #Hegseth #media #politics
    *A newspaper that specializes in its coverage of the United States #military.

  25. ⚖ Social media battles and barbs on both sides of... | The Guardian

    On Friday, the social media platform X, owned by self-professed free speech advocate Elon Musk, issued a state...

    Source: theguardian | theguardian.com/technology/202 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  26. ⚖ Social media battles and barbs on both sides of... | The Guardian

    On Friday, the social media platform X, owned by self-professed free speech advocate Elon Musk, issued a state...

    Source: theguardian | theguardian.com/technology/202 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  27. I want to take a moment to add to my previous post because I really want to get this off my chest and I feel like this platform is the perfect place to do this:

    I am not criticizing Microsoft and Apple without just cause. I have long had a bone to pick with both companies.

    Apple: proprietary, walled garden.

    Microsoft: proprietary with no respect for user configuration changes or privacy.

    For a while, I used Apple because I felt it was more secure and offered better hardware. However, this isn't entirely the truth.

    Furthermore, I used Microsoft because it was convenient for gaming and workflow. However, once they forced all of my security settings back to their default configurations after an update, I had enough. That's when I realized Microsoft has absolutely no respect for me as a user and treats their users like a guest in their own house.

    From my understanding, this is a fairly common evolution for tech majors. One day, I decided I wanted big tech out of my life and I kicked Windows off my computer for good and never looked back. I stopped using Meta's platforms and I am making the jump to GrapheneOS today. As much as it pains me to stick money in Google's pocket, I am purchasing an unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro today and de-Googling my life.

    As I have progressed through my cybersecurity degree, I have grown to value open-source software, transparency, and internet freedom. How can I ensure I have a strong security posture if the companies I am handing my data over to lack transparency?

    Why does Meta deserve to have my government issued ID when they repeatedly sell people's data and can't seem to go a year without a major data breach?

    Why does Google deserve to have unfettered access to my phone's root?

    Why does Microsoft deserve to decide what ports I can close or what firewall changes I can make by reverting all of them as soon as they roll out an update?

    It is my humble opinion that the conveniences people choose to accept in their life are precisely what landed us in the boat we're in to begin with. Subscription after Subscription, a complete lack of transparency, and absolutely no respect for our privacy and security.

    While I understand Mastodon is largely for like-minded people, which is why I found my way over here, I hope that others will begin to realize how dangerous this is for our future and follow suit.

    With that said, we should absolutely push back against legislation that aims to turn us into a mass surveillance state (i.e., California's AB 1043). This is where it starts but where does it end? I recall well over a decade ago people switching to Netflix because it was "cheaper" than traditional cable and people accepting MTX in video games because it was "only for cosmetics." Where did that get us? "What is this, horse armor?"

    reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comm

    #foss #linux #opensource #internetfreedom #civilliberties #privacy

  28. I want to take a moment to add to my previous post because I really want to get this off my chest and I feel like this platform is the perfect place to do this:

    I am not criticizing Microsoft and Apple without just cause. I have long had a bone to pick with both companies.

    Apple: proprietary, walled garden.

    Microsoft: proprietary with no respect for user configuration changes or privacy.

    For a while, I used Apple because I felt it was more secure and offered better hardware. However, this isn't entirely the truth.

    Furthermore, I used Microsoft because it was convenient for gaming and workflow. However, once they forced all of my security settings back to their default configurations after an update, I had enough. That's when I realized Microsoft has absolutely no respect for me as a user and treats their users like a guest in their own house.

    From my understanding, this is a fairly common evolution for tech majors. One day, I decided I wanted big tech out of my life and I kicked Windows off my computer for good and never looked back. I stopped using Meta's platforms and I am making the jump to GrapheneOS today. As much as it pains me to stick money in Google's pocket, I am purchasing an unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro today and de-Googling my life.

    As I have progressed through my cybersecurity degree, I have grown to value open-source software, transparency, and internet freedom. How can I ensure I have a strong security posture if the companies I am handing my data over to lack transparency?

    Why does Meta deserve to have my government issued ID when they repeatedly sell people's data and can't seem to go a year without a major data breach?

    Why does Google deserve to have unfettered access to my phone's root?

    Why does Microsoft deserve to decide what ports I can close or what firewall changes I can make by reverting all of them as soon as they roll out an update?

    It is my humble opinion that the conveniences people choose to accept in their life are precisely what landed us in the boat we're in to begin with. Subscription after Subscription, a complete lack of transparency, and absolutely no respect for our privacy and security.

    While I understand Mastodon is largely for like-minded people, which is why I found my way over here, I hope that others will begin to realize how dangerous this is for our future and follow suit.

    With that said, we should absolutely push back against legislation that aims to turn us into a mass surveillance state (i.e., California's AB 1043). This is where it starts but where does it end? I recall well over a decade ago people switching to Netflix because it was "cheaper" than traditional cable and people accepting MTX in video games because it was "only for cosmetics." Where did that get us? "What is this, horse armor?"

    reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comm

    #foss #linux #opensource #internetfreedom #civilliberties #privacy

  29. ⚖ US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from threatening ...

    The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from pressuring socia...

    Source: reuters | reuters.com/legal/government/u #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  30. ⚖ US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from threatening ...

    The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from pressuring socia...

    Source: reuters | reuters.com/legal/government/u #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  31. ⚖ No, Twitter is not censoring Donald Trump. Free speech is not...

    This has led to a flurry of commentary in the Australian media about “free speech”. Treasurer Josh Frydenburg ...

    Source: theconversation | theconversation.com/no-twitter #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  32. ⚖ No, Twitter is not censoring Donald Trump. Free speech is not...

    This has led to a flurry of commentary in the Australian media about “free speech”. Treasurer Josh Frydenburg ...

    Source: theconversation | theconversation.com/no-twitter #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  33. ⚖ Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

    Elon Musk has accused the UK government of wanting to suppress free speech after ministers threatened fines an...

    Source: theguardian | theguardian.com/technology/202 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  34. ⚖ Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

    Elon Musk has accused the UK government of wanting to suppress free speech after ministers threatened fines an...

    Source: theguardian | theguardian.com/technology/202 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  35. ⚖ Chilling: Obama Issues Thinly Veiled Call for More Social Media...

    But the kind of censorship regime he’s hinting at can only chill free speech and silence prominent dissident v...

    Source: westernjournal | westernjournal.com/chilling-ob #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  36. ⚖ Chilling: Obama Issues Thinly Veiled Call for More Social Media...

    But the kind of censorship regime he’s hinting at can only chill free speech and silence prominent dissident v...

    Source: westernjournal | westernjournal.com/chilling-ob #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  37. ⚖ Trump settles Biden-era social media censorship lawsuit

    Mar 26, 2026 · Three federal agencies will be barred from coercing social media companies to censor speech und...

    Source: usatoday | usatoday.com/story/money/2026/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  38. ⚖ Trump settles Biden-era social media censorship lawsuit

    Mar 26, 2026 · Three federal agencies will be barred from coercing social media companies to censor speech und...

    Source: usatoday | usatoday.com/story/money/2026/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  39. ⚖ YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech

    Censorship or moderation. Mr Killock said the case reflected the problem with content moderation in large comp...

    Source: bbc | bbc.com/news/technology-516583 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  40. ⚖ YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech

    Censorship or moderation. Mr Killock said the case reflected the problem with content moderation in large comp...

    Source: bbc | bbc.com/news/technology-516583 #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  41. ⚖ US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from ...

    Mar 24, 2026 · The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from p...

    Source: reuters | reuters.com/legal/government/u #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  42. ⚖ US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from ...

    Mar 24, 2026 · The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from p...

    Source: reuters | reuters.com/legal/government/u #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  43. ⚖ Social Media Censorship: Algorithmic Bias & The Future of ...

    Dec 12, 2025 · The combination of overt social media censorship and the subtle hand of algorithmic bias ultima...

    Source: outsidethecase | outsidethecase.org/2025/12/12/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  44. ⚖ Social Media Censorship: Algorithmic Bias & The Future of ...

    Dec 12, 2025 · The combination of overt social media censorship and the subtle hand of algorithmic bias ultima...

    Source: outsidethecase | outsidethecase.org/2025/12/12/ #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

  45. Civil government cannot let any group ride roughshod over others simply because their consciences tell them to do so.
    -- Robert H. Jackson

    #Wisdom #Quotes #RobertHJackson #CivilLiberties #Government

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