Topic: National Defense Authorization Act
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) often includes provisions that impact free speech and privacy, such as funding for mass surveillance programs and measures that could facilitate censorship. Recent discussions around the NDAA highlight ongoing tensions between national security interests and the protection of individual liberties, with calls from free speech advocates to block funding for censorship initiatives. The implications of these legislative decisions are significant for anyone concerned about government overreach and the erosion of privacy rights.
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House Strikes a Blow To Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote
The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.
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State Department to Shut Down Controversial Censorship Hub but Critics May Call It a Rebrand
The US State Department plans to shut down the Global Engagement Center by December 23, amid allegations of domestic censorship…
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Biden Complains About Provision That Bans Pentagon From Contracting With Censorship Groups, “Fact-Checkers”
Lamenting a loss of censorship power.
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Congress Extends Mass Surveillance Program
FISA has been renewed until Spring 2024.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Is Reportedly Considering Slipping Controversial Warrantless Surveillance Reauthorization (FISA Section 702) Into Defense Bill
Despite repeated promises to never do it again, Section 702 has consistently been used to surveil US citizens without a…
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Free Speech Groups Call on Congress To Block NewsGuard Funding
A proposed amendment to the NDAA.
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The NSA Wants Congress To Allow Mass Purchase of Warrantless Data
The NSA doesn’t want congress to close the loophole.
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Cruz-Klobuchar Amendment Would Give Lawmakers Powers To Scrub Private Information From The Internet
A privilege not afforded to regular citizens.
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Spending Bill Proposals Include Provisions To Limit Elements of The Censorship Industrial Complex
Cutting off funds for censorship-driven groups.
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Lobbyists want media-Big Tech cartel bill attached to defense spending
In an attempt to force it to pass.