2025-09-24
Back in the early days of COVID, YouTube suspended me for stating what we know to be fact: masks don't prevent the transmission of COVID-19. I'm glad to see YouTube is finally taking some accountability for its role in silencing those of us who questioned the official government
The Hill
In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, YouTube says it will reinstate creators it banned for COVID and election misinfo, and blames Biden officials for the bans
This. Big Tech had the legal power to stop censorship and make good law, and didn't use it. Hopefully they'll have more courage in future. Elon Musk / @elonmusk : Well done! Julia ...
2024-07-31
Voting on KOSA today. Government mandates and censorship will not protect children online. The internet may pose new problems but there is an age old solution to this issue. Free minds & parental guidance are the best means to protect our children online. https://www.courier-journal.com/ ...
The Verge
The US Senate passes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act by a vote of 91 to 3; the bills now head to the House
It's Our Last Chance To Stop It Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post : Senate passes landmark bills to protect kids online, raising pressure on House Maya C. Miller / New York T...
2024-04-22
🧵 2/4 My 1st amendment included my bipartisan 4th Amendment is Not for Sale Act (already passed by the House). It would have ended the government's practice of buying its way around the Bill of Rights by purchasing Americans' personal data. Defeated 31-61
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
🧵 1/4 Tonight the Senate was given the chance to vote on amendments to help fix a slew of unconstitutional provisions to RISAA, the fake FISA reform bill and truly reform other government spying practices as well.
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
🧵 3/4 My 2nd amendment would have exempted Americans from being swept up in the bulk collection of personal data from the FOREIGN Intelligence Surveillance Act. We could have ensured both constitutional rights and national security were protected. Defeated 11-82
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
Yet again the Senate was asked to consider the question: can liberty be exchanged for security? And sadly the majority of Senators said yes it can. Final FISA reauthorization passed once again.
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
2024-04-21
Yet again the Senate was asked to consider the question: can liberty be exchanged for security? And sadly the majority of Senators said yes it can. Final FISA reauthorization passed once again.
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying …
🧵 2/4 My 1st amendment included my bipartisan 4th Amendment is Not for Sale Act (already passed by the House). It would have ended the government's practice of buying its way around the Bill of Rights by purchasing Americans' personal data. Defeated 31-61
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying …
🧵 3/4 My 2nd amendment would have exempted Americans from being swept up in the bulk collection of personal data from the FOREIGN Intelligence Surveillance Act. We could have ensured both constitutional rights and national security were protected. Defeated 11-82
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying …
🧵 1/4 Tonight the Senate was given the chance to vote on amendments to help fix a slew of unconstitutional provisions to RISAA, the fake FISA reform bill and truly reform other government spying practices as well.
The Verge
President Biden signs the bill reauthorizing FISA's Section 702, extending the controversial warrantless surveillance program through 2026
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying …
2024-04-20
🧵 2/4 My 1st amendment included my bipartisan 4th Amendment is Not for Sale Act (already passed by the House). It would have ended the government's practice of buying its way around the Bill of Rights by purchasing Americans' personal data. Defeated 31-61
The Verge
The US Senate reauthorizes FISA's Section 702; some communication service providers had threatened to stop cooperating with the US government in case of a lapse
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) …
🧵 1/4 Tonight the Senate was given the chance to vote on amendments to help fix a slew of unconstitutional provisions to RISAA, the fake FISA reform bill and truly reform other government spying practices as well.
The Verge
The US Senate reauthorizes FISA's Section 702; some communication service providers had threatened to stop cooperating with the US government in case of a lapse
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) …
Yet again the Senate was asked to consider the question: can liberty be exchanged for security? And sadly the majority of Senators said yes it can. Final FISA reauthorization passed once again.
The Verge
The US Senate reauthorizes FISA's Section 702; some communication service providers had threatened to stop cooperating with the US government in case of a lapse
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) …
🧵 3/4 My 2nd amendment would have exempted Americans from being swept up in the bulk collection of personal data from the FOREIGN Intelligence Surveillance Act. We could have ensured both constitutional rights and national security were protected. Defeated 11-82
The Verge
The US Senate reauthorizes FISA's Section 702; some communication service providers had threatened to stop cooperating with the US government in case of a lapse
The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) …
2024-03-14
🧵1/2 Reactionaries who want to ban TikTok claim the data can't be secured because the “algorithm” is in China. Not true. The truth is the Algorithm runs in the U.S. in oracle cloud with their review of the code. (NOT in China). Maybe we should examine the facts before committing violations of the 1st and 5th amendments.
Bloomberg
Memo: TikTok is “disappointed” that the US House passed the TikTok divestment bill, and reiterates its plans to lobby the Senate not to pass the legislation
TikTok told employees the company isn't planning to change its approach to protecting user data even after US lawmakers passed …
🚨📰 My statement on the House TikTok Ban 📰🚨 The passage of the House TikTok ban is not just a misguided overreach; it's a draconian measure that stifles free expression, tramples constitutional rights, and disrupts the economic pursuits of millions of Americans. With an iron...
Washington Post
The US House passes a bipartisan TikTok bill that forces a sale or ban of the app; the legislation faces an uncertain Senate path without a companion measure
🧵1/2 Reactionaries who want to ban TikTok claim the data can't be secured because the “algorithm” is in China. Not true. The truth is the Algorithm runs in the U.S. in oracle cloud with their review of the code. (NOT in China). Maybe we should examine the facts before committing violations of the 1st and 5th amendments.
Washington Post
The US House passes a bipartisan TikTok bill that forces a sale or ban of the app; the legislation faces an uncertain Senate path without a companion measure
🚨📰 My statement on the House TikTok Ban 📰🚨 The passage of the House TikTok ban is not just a misguided overreach; it's a draconian measure that stifles free expression, tramples constitutional rights, and disrupts the economic pursuits of millions of Americans. With an iron...
Bloomberg
Memo: TikTok is “disappointed” that the US House passed the TikTok divestment bill, and reiterates its plans to lobby the Senate not to pass the legislation
TikTok told employees the company isn't planning to change its approach to protecting user data even after US lawmakers passed …
2024-03-08
If Congress bans TikTok, they will be acting just like the Chinese communists who have also banned TikTok . . . Why not just defend the first amendment? [image]
Axios
Donald Trump declares support for TikTok, saying a ban will double the business of “Facebook and Zuckerschmuck” and Facebook is the “true enemy of the people”
- Congress members were inundated with calls from angry constituents after TikTok told its users …
If Congress bans TikTok, they will be acting just like the Chinese communists who have also banned TikTok . . . Why not just defend the first amendment? [image]
Semafor
The US House Energy and Commerce Committee advances a bill that would force ByteDance to divest TikTok, after TikTok's campaign reportedly enraged legislators
Semafor Signals — Insights from The New York Times, Financial Times, and CNN — The News