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Soo uhhh
They rolled everything from KOSA to the section 230 repeal and god knows many other things into a single bill.
Um, call? please??
#savespeech
www.techdirt.com/2025/12/22/m...
They rolled everything from KOSA to the section 230 repeal and god knows many other things into a single bill.
Um, call? please??
#savespeech
www.techdirt.com/2025/12/22/m...
Marsha Blackburn Bundles Every Bad Tech Bill Into One, Slaps Trump’s Name On It
Fourteen years ago, right after the FCC issued its order on net neutrality, Marsha Blackburn flipped out and released a video talking (misleadingly!) about how wonderful Facebook and Twitter were a…
www.techdirt.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Soo uhhh
They rolled everything from KOSA to the section 230 repeal and god knows many other things into a single bill.
Um, call? please??
#savespeech
www.techdirt.com/2025/12/22/m...
They rolled everything from KOSA to the section 230 repeal and god knows many other things into a single bill.
Um, call? please??
#savespeech
www.techdirt.com/2025/12/22/m...
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Stop the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
KOSA is back, as are 18 “safety” bills. They must be stopped. They expose us to data breaches.
The EFF has built a resource hub buff.ly/spw61k0 to educate against this surveillance.
Tell MOC NO on KOSA & the 18-bill “safety” package. buff.ly/dLxAO9y
KOSA is back, as are 18 “safety” bills. They must be stopped. They expose us to data breaches.
The EFF has built a resource hub buff.ly/spw61k0 to educate against this surveillance.
Tell MOC NO on KOSA & the 18-bill “safety” package. buff.ly/dLxAO9y
December 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Stop the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
KOSA is back, as are 18 “safety” bills. They must be stopped. They expose us to data breaches.
The EFF has built a resource hub buff.ly/spw61k0 to educate against this surveillance.
Tell MOC NO on KOSA & the 18-bill “safety” package. buff.ly/dLxAO9y
KOSA is back, as are 18 “safety” bills. They must be stopped. They expose us to data breaches.
The EFF has built a resource hub buff.ly/spw61k0 to educate against this surveillance.
Tell MOC NO on KOSA & the 18-bill “safety” package. buff.ly/dLxAO9y
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Remember, Ron is the only Dem Senator who understands the internet and is against KOSA and the repeal of Section 230.
The Epstein file is the only thing Trump has ever taken his name off of
🚨 "The Justice Department redacted the names and identifiers of victims. Fox News Digital has learned that the same redaction standards were applied to politically exposed individuals and government officials. "
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Remember, Ron is the only Dem Senator who understands the internet and is against KOSA and the repeal of Section 230.
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NEW: Ohio has just restricted mail voting, banning the so-called 'grace period' that allows mail ballots to come in the day after Election Day as long as they've been postmarked in time.
This is likely to lead to thousands of Dem-leaning ballots to be rejected.
Ohio is following Trump's demands.
This is likely to lead to thousands of Dem-leaning ballots to be rejected.
Ohio is following Trump's demands.
Ohio Bans Grace Periods for Mail Ballots, Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes - Bolts
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year.
boltsmag.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
NEW: Ohio has just restricted mail voting, banning the so-called 'grace period' that allows mail ballots to come in the day after Election Day as long as they've been postmarked in time.
This is likely to lead to thousands of Dem-leaning ballots to be rejected.
Ohio is following Trump's demands.
This is likely to lead to thousands of Dem-leaning ballots to be rejected.
Ohio is following Trump's demands.
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We Are Still Here: A testimony by Gaza's students about surviving genocide - https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/we-are-still-here-our-testimony-surviving-gazas-genocide
We Are Still Here: A testimony by Gaza's students about surviving genocide
Gaza university students wrote about the devastation, loss and grief of the last two years, producing an anthology of their reflections and poems
www.middleeasteye.net
December 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We Are Still Here: A testimony by Gaza's students about surviving genocide - https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/we-are-still-here-our-testimony-surviving-gazas-genocide
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Oregon has a rare program that helps people get jobs when they leave prison.
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
Budget Cuts Threaten Oregon Program for Helping People Get Jobs After Prison - Bolts
The state had recently expanded the novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars, and support for people after release.
boltsmag.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Oregon has a rare program that helps people get jobs when they leave prison.
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
Look, I know a Red Lectroid when I see one.
FBI official hints at new counterterrorism focus on young Americans online.
"FBI has identified a particularly concerning uptick in radicalization of young people. Radicalization of domestic terrorist most often occurs online."
"FBI has identified a particularly concerning uptick in radicalization of young people. Radicalization of domestic terrorist most often occurs online."
December 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Look, I know a Red Lectroid when I see one.
"Unless I'm in charge of making that list, then that would be fine."
🚨 @slotkin.senate.gov warns of new NSPM-7 order tasking federal law enforcement with "coming up with this list of domestic terrorist organizations."
December 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"Unless I'm in charge of making that list, then that would be fine."
If they don't, the UN will .... issue another proclamation
UN member states endorsed the ICJ’s findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza
UN member states endorsed the ICJ's findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power.
www.aljazeera.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If they don't, the UN will .... issue another proclamation
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"The entire project of the US right wing, is re-establishing the permissions structures [for] the persecution and dehumanization of hundreds of millions of people, specifically so that violence, whether vigilante, interpersonal or state violence, can be used to discipline... everyone it sees fit."
"The entire project of the US right wing, is re-establishing the permissions structures [for] the persecution and dehumanization of hundreds of millions of people, specifically so that violence, whether vigilante, interpersonal or state violence, can be used to discipline... everyone it sees fit."
I struggle with the conversations about “political violence,” because so many of them are based in not recognizing it’s a daily reality, not an anathema or some kind of rare occurrence. Any attempt to “deal with it,” that ignores this is doomed. Free to all.
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The First Step is Admitting The Problem | Alex Pagliuca
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December 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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"The entire project of the US right wing, is re-establishing the permissions structures [for] the persecution and dehumanization of hundreds of millions of people, specifically so that violence, whether vigilante, interpersonal or state violence, can be used to discipline... everyone it sees fit."
"The entire project of the US right wing, is re-establishing the permissions structures [for] the persecution and dehumanization of hundreds of millions of people, specifically so that violence, whether vigilante, interpersonal or state violence, can be used to discipline... everyone it sees fit."
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"AI should be in your battle rhythm every single day"
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"AI should be in your battle rhythm every single day"
Who would come here for the World Cup? Is there a white person exemption?
Tourists to US may be required to reveal five years of social media history - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/tourists-us-will-be-required-reveal-five-years-social-media
Tourists to US may be required to reveal five years of social media history
The proposals would apply to all new visitors, regardless of whether they are exempt from visa requirements
www.middleeasteye.net
December 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Who would come here for the World Cup? Is there a white person exemption?
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There's a media blackout on the FBI's new enemies list and cash fund for snitching on people harboring things like "anti-Americanism."
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
Trump’s Enemies List Meets Media Blackout
Why the NSPM-7 fueled FBI blacklist isn’t considered news
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
There's a media blackout on the FBI's new enemies list and cash fund for snitching on people harboring things like "anti-Americanism."
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
Then they came for etc.
The move follows a listing by Texas last month. The NGO calls the designation 'unconstitutional' and 'defamatory'.
Florida lists Muslim rights group CAIR a ‘terror organisation’
The move follows a listing by Texas last month. The NGO calls the designation 'unconstitutional' and 'defamatory'.
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Then they came for etc.
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"If everyone who streamed All Hell on Spotify had done so using Tidal instead, we would have received an extra £31,847.38, which would double the amount we made from streaming of the album in this time period. Or if everyone used Apple Music it would have been £12,331 more."
Los Campesinos:
Los Campesinos:
Here’s how much money Los Camp! make from streaming… - Los Campesinos!
loscampesinos.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"If everyone who streamed All Hell on Spotify had done so using Tidal instead, we would have received an extra £31,847.38, which would double the amount we made from streaming of the album in this time period. Or if everyone used Apple Music it would have been £12,331 more."
Los Campesinos:
Los Campesinos:
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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feel like it should be a bigger story that the global war on terrorism is being replaced with a domestic war on terrorism
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
feel like it should be a bigger story that the global war on terrorism is being replaced with a domestic war on terrorism
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hey a fun thing is that if congress is delegating authority to an independent agency then by definition that agency is not "unaccountable." it is still accountable to congress. and it is interesting (read: extremely frustrating) to me that these people just write congress out of existence here.
Kavanaugh: Broad delegations to unaccountable agencies are dangerous for individual liberty! We have used the major questions doctrine to prevent agencies from overreaching.
Sauer: MQD not a substitute for the removal power for the president
Sauer: MQD not a substitute for the removal power for the president
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
hey a fun thing is that if congress is delegating authority to an independent agency then by definition that agency is not "unaccountable." it is still accountable to congress. and it is interesting (read: extremely frustrating) to me that these people just write congress out of existence here.
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being in any way impressed by hanania or seeing him as a voice worth hearing is definitive evidence that your brain is a perfect sphere
it’s been pretty funny to see Polis’ addiction to posting completely end any discussion of him as a potential 2028 candidate
December 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
being in any way impressed by hanania or seeing him as a voice worth hearing is definitive evidence that your brain is a perfect sphere
This should be the epitaph for "progressive" but like the dead it will walk on
Progressive congressman Adam Smith slams "all this Marxist-Leninist, late-stage capitalism crap about how the US is leaving [the Indo-Pacific] — not gonna happen."
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
This should be the epitaph for "progressive" but like the dead it will walk on
If they re-elect Cuellar after all this, that's the voters with the problem. Term limits or age limits or any other kind of farcical system won't fix that.
Trump sours on Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar after issuing pardon
Trump sours on Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar after issuing pardon
The president criticized Cuellar for a “lack of loyalty” after he filed to run for reelection as a Democrat.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If they re-elect Cuellar after all this, that's the voters with the problem. Term limits or age limits or any other kind of farcical system won't fix that.
The Israeli Piece Plan
Netanyahu says Israel will keep Syrian territories it seized - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-says-israel-will-keep-syrian-territories-it-seized
Netanyahu says Israel will keep Syrian territories it seized
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p data-testid="rich-text">Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will remain in the territories it seized in Syria, Haaretz reported.</p>
<p data-testid="rich-text">"We very much hope that we will be able to reach a demilitarisation agreement for southern Syria and also take care of our Druze brothers," Netanyahu said at a meeting with Israeli ambassadors.</p>
<p data-testid="rich-text">"But we want to keep these assets," he added.</p>
<p data-testid="rich-text">His comments came after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-president-accuses-israel-exporting-crises-distract-gaza-massacres">reiterated his call</a> for Israel to withdraw from territories seized by Israel since December last year, and said negotiations were underway with the United States for an Israeli withdrawal.</p>
<p>Israeli forces crossed into southern Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government on 8 December 2024, and continue to occupy a United Nations buffer zone - the strategic heights of Mount Hermon - which overlooks Israel, Lebanon and Syria.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
December 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Israeli Piece Plan
I too can confidently declare that this issue which I know I don't understand and don't care to is of little importance.
December 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I too can confidently declare that this issue which I know I don't understand and don't care to is of little importance.
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!