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MembersWelcome to The New Walmart, Where Everything’s Under Surveillance
Shopping meets surveillance.
Mike Pence Group Pushes Supreme Court to Ban TikTok
AAF defends national security as TikTok calls foul on First Amendment grounds.
Shocking Report Reveals US Officials Suppressed Lab Leak Evidence Leading to Social Media Censorship
Government suppression and Big Tech collusion reshaped the COVID-19 origin debate, sidelining key intelligence in favor of an official narrative.
Biden Administration Blocks Sale of Americans’ Data to Adversarial Nations but Ignores Domestic and Allied Sales
Protections against hostile nations spotlight gaps in domestic and allied data privacy.
IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges
Crypto advocates sue IRS over new DeFi reporting rules, alleging overreach and privacy threats. Industry warns of stifled innovation.
ACLU Warns AI Watermarking Threatens Free Speech, Journalism
Even the ACLU comes out against the “meme stamp.”
Germany Uses Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack to Justify Push for Biometric Surveillance Expansion
Germany debates biometric surveillance after deadly Magdeburg attack, with elections looming and data privacy laws challenging new proposals.
New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns
State-mandated reporting on “hate speech” raises fears of unchecked power over online discourse.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.
MembersFrom Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy
Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.
Apple Files Motion in US v. Google Antitrust Case to Protect $22 Billion Search Deal
Apple frames billion-dollar payouts as user advocacy while dismissing alternatives to its lucrative Google deal.
Global Engagement Center Officially Shuts Down, but Censorship Efforts Likely To Persist Through State Department Offices
Despite its shutdown, the GEC’s legacy of surveillance and censorship casts a long shadow.