Dana Batnag
@privacyandnews.bsky.social
Data privacy, news, human rights, etc. No to Trumpers, DDS, misogynists. DMs disabled. 🇵🇭
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A software engineer from India says he's considering moving back home. The US feels too unstable after President Donald Trump's H-1B fees, he says.
I'm a Trump supporter — but I might move back to India over his H-1B policy
A software engineer from India says he's considering moving back home. The US feels too unstable after President Donald Trump's H-1B fees, he says.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A software engineer from India says he's considering moving back home. The US feels too unstable after President Donald Trump's H-1B fees, he says.
Sharing this exclusive article by Pulitzer Prize winner Manny Mogato:
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr nearly lost his presidency during the September 21 anti-corruption protest.
This piece is freely available to read.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Sharing this exclusive article by Pulitzer Prize winner Manny Mogato:
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As part of a @techpolicypress.bsky.social series, I reflect on lessons in resisting Big Tech power from the Global South, based on comparative research of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Your weekend read: www.techpolicy.press/lessons-from...
Your weekend read: www.techpolicy.press/lessons-from...
Lessons from Resisting Big Tech Power in Southeast Asia | TechPolicy.Press
It is more important than ever for Western donors to champion the inclusion of digital rights in their development aid agendas, writes Mai Van Tran.
www.techpolicy.press
June 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
As part of a @techpolicypress.bsky.social series, I reflect on lessons in resisting Big Tech power from the Global South, based on comparative research of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Your weekend read: www.techpolicy.press/lessons-from...
Your weekend read: www.techpolicy.press/lessons-from...
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In 2022, inspectors described a “cascade of failure” at one foreign factory.
The FDA barred it from shipping drugs to the U.S. — then excused more than 20 drugs from the ban, despite risks to consumers.
The FDA barred it from shipping drugs to the U.S. — then excused more than 20 drugs from the ban, despite risks to consumers.
Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs
A ProPublica investigation found that for more than a decade, the FDA gave substandard factories banned from the United States a special pass to keep sending drugs to an unsuspecting public.
www.propublica.org
June 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In 2022, inspectors described a “cascade of failure” at one foreign factory.
The FDA barred it from shipping drugs to the U.S. — then excused more than 20 drugs from the ban, despite risks to consumers.
The FDA barred it from shipping drugs to the U.S. — then excused more than 20 drugs from the ban, despite risks to consumers.
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Utah U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is a prolific user of X and has repeatedly posted false information, even about the dead.
Here are six examples of when Utah’s senior senator has shared misinformation or been criticized for his posts on X.
Here are six examples of when Utah’s senior senator has shared misinformation or been criticized for his posts on X.
Mike Lee’s X posts on Minnesota slayings led to outrage. But the senator’s ‘based’ behavior isn’t new.
Posts on X by Sen. Mike Lee about the deadly shootings in Minnesota caused outrage and backlash, but Lee's "based" behavior online isn't new.
www.sltrib.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Utah U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is a prolific user of X and has repeatedly posted false information, even about the dead.
Here are six examples of when Utah’s senior senator has shared misinformation or been criticized for his posts on X.
Here are six examples of when Utah’s senior senator has shared misinformation or been criticized for his posts on X.
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The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
Deseret News condemns Lee’s posts about Minnesota shooting
The editorial board of the Utah-based publication said the Utah senator cast a “poor light”’ on the Beehive State.
www.politico.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The editorial board of a publication in Sen. Mike Lee's home state of Utah called on him to apologize for his posts about the Minnesota shootings, writing that they “were unacceptable for anyone, let alone from a member of the Senate.”
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Vinay Prasad was named as both the FDA’s chief scientific officer and chief medical officer TODAY. He immediately fired Nicole Verdun, who was in charge of cell and gene therapies.
“Now, there will definitely be concerns and questions about what this means for the division under Vinay Prasad”.
“Now, there will definitely be concerns and questions about what this means for the division under Vinay Prasad”.
Top gene therapy regulator forced out at FDA
Nicole Verdun, top gene therapy regulator at the FDA, has been forced out of the agency.
www.statnews.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Vinay Prasad was named as both the FDA’s chief scientific officer and chief medical officer TODAY. He immediately fired Nicole Verdun, who was in charge of cell and gene therapies.
“Now, there will definitely be concerns and questions about what this means for the division under Vinay Prasad”.
“Now, there will definitely be concerns and questions about what this means for the division under Vinay Prasad”.
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capitalbnews.org/musk-xai-mem... Musk’s AI Fuels Pollution in Black Memphis Neighborhood - Capital B News
A Historic Black Community Takes On the World's Richest Man Over Environmental Racism
In a neighborhood founded by freed slaves, residents are fighting back against unpermitted pollution from the world’s most powerful supercomputer.
capitalbnews.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
capitalbnews.org/musk-xai-mem... Musk’s AI Fuels Pollution in Black Memphis Neighborhood - Capital B News
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If you missed University of Michigan #Law Professor @leahlitman.bsky.social joining me for Substack Live tonight,
We discussed today’s decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, the state of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, and Leah’s book
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
We discussed today’s decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, the state of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, and Leah’s book
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Live with Joyce Vance
A recording from Joyce Vance's live video
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May 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
If you missed University of Michigan #Law Professor @leahlitman.bsky.social joining me for Substack Live tonight,
We discussed today’s decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, the state of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, and Leah’s book
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
We discussed today’s decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, the state of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, and Leah’s book
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
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JUST IN: A DC Circuit panel (with two Trump appointees) has blocked parts of Judge Lamberth's order to continue funding Voice of America and its affiliate news organizations -- but left in place the order to restore staff and programming to VoA.
May 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
JUST IN: A DC Circuit panel (with two Trump appointees) has blocked parts of Judge Lamberth's order to continue funding Voice of America and its affiliate news organizations -- but left in place the order to restore staff and programming to VoA.
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‘Kennedy told reporters that there were "many, many good ways to treat measles and doctors need to know that and to know those methods.’
One problem; there is no treatment for measles. Signed, a doctor who’s been forced to deal with measles because of this stupid fraud.
One problem; there is no treatment for measles. Signed, a doctor who’s been forced to deal with measles because of this stupid fraud.
RFK Jr. asks CDC for new measles treatment guidance amid his unfounded claims
Kennedy claimed that drugs like budesonide and clarithromycin "have been shown very effective" for measles, but doctors say they don't fight the infection itself.
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May 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
‘Kennedy told reporters that there were "many, many good ways to treat measles and doctors need to know that and to know those methods.’
One problem; there is no treatment for measles. Signed, a doctor who’s been forced to deal with measles because of this stupid fraud.
One problem; there is no treatment for measles. Signed, a doctor who’s been forced to deal with measles because of this stupid fraud.
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MEMPHIS VS. MUSK: “XAI is belching smog-forming pollution into an area of South Memphis that leads TN in emergency visits for asthma. 0 of the 35 methane gas turbines has pollution controls typically federally required. XAI has no Clean Air Act permits.” www.eenews.net/articles/elo...
May 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
MEMPHIS VS. MUSK: “XAI is belching smog-forming pollution into an area of South Memphis that leads TN in emergency visits for asthma. 0 of the 35 methane gas turbines has pollution controls typically federally required. XAI has no Clean Air Act permits.” www.eenews.net/articles/elo...
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spring trend predictions:
— 5" shorts
— camp collars
— recession
— 5" shorts
— camp collars
— recession
May 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
spring trend predictions:
— 5" shorts
— camp collars
— recession
— 5" shorts
— camp collars
— recession
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Dear ICE Agents:
When your parents told you that you could be anything you want when you grow up, they didn’t mean masked kidnappers.
When your parents told you that you could be anything you want when you grow up, they didn’t mean masked kidnappers.
May 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Dear ICE Agents:
When your parents told you that you could be anything you want when you grow up, they didn’t mean masked kidnappers.
When your parents told you that you could be anything you want when you grow up, they didn’t mean masked kidnappers.
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“During an investigation conducted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee, it was revealed that Mansilungan had falsely claimed to have attended the University of the Philippines.”
“During an investigation conducted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee, it was revealed that Mansilungan had falsely claimed to have attended the University of the Philippines.”
Palace fires NCSC exec for serious dishonesty, grave misconduct
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has dismissed National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Commissioner Reymar Mansilungan from his post after he was found administratively liable for serious
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May 2, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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“During an investigation conducted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee, it was revealed that Mansilungan had falsely claimed to have attended the University of the Philippines.”
“During an investigation conducted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee, it was revealed that Mansilungan had falsely claimed to have attended the University of the Philippines.”
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“These ten cases illuminate governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism, silencing the media, and withholding information from the public.”
“These ten cases illuminate governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism, silencing the media, and withholding information from the public.”
The Most Urgent Threats to Press Freedom Around the World
These ten cases illuminate governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism and withholding information from the public.
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May 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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“These ten cases illuminate governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism, silencing the media, and withholding information from the public.”
“These ten cases illuminate governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism, silencing the media, and withholding information from the public.”
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
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As many as 5.9 million households may have to go without heat or air conditioning soon if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s proposed budget gets passed, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association warns.
Federal program that helps cover utility bills to be cut under Trump's budget plan
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, used by thousands of Illinois residents, is expected to receive zero dollars for fiscal year 2026.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
As many as 5.9 million households may have to go without heat or air conditioning soon if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s proposed budget gets passed, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association warns.
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⚡️Russia jails 19-year-old activist for quoting Ukrainian poet, criticizing war.
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian army.
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian army.
Russia jails 19-year-old activist for quoting Ukrainian poet, criticizing war
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian army.
kyivindependent.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
⚡️Russia jails 19-year-old activist for quoting Ukrainian poet, criticizing war.
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian army.
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian army.
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This stays the Wednesday deadline to either take steps to purge the contempt (i.e., assert custody of the men removed pursuant to the AEA Proclatmationin CECOT) or cough up the name of the gov't officials responsible for defying his stay orders.
JUST IN: D.C. Circuit halts Judge James Boasberg's plan for contempt-related proceedings v. Trump administration in case involving deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador prison. "Administrative stay" for now. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
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April 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This stays the Wednesday deadline to either take steps to purge the contempt (i.e., assert custody of the men removed pursuant to the AEA Proclatmationin CECOT) or cough up the name of the gov't officials responsible for defying his stay orders.
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Wow -- Fox News cuts away from Van Hollen's captivating account of how he was able to meet with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
April 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Wow -- Fox News cuts away from Van Hollen's captivating account of how he was able to meet with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
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“Sickening and heartbreaking”
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
April 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Sickening and heartbreaking”
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
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UPDATE: A third Pentagon official has been placed on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation into leaks at the Defense Department, a defense official confirmed.
Third Pentagon official implicated in DOD leak probe
A third Pentagon official on Wednesday has been placed on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation into leaks at the Defense Department, a defense official confirmed.
www.stripes.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
UPDATE: A third Pentagon official has been placed on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation into leaks at the Defense Department, a defense official confirmed.
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I just met with the Vice President of El Salvador as we fight for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I’m speaking to the press now with the latest on our efforts.
Tune in here:
Tune in here:
Senator Chris Van Hollen is live!
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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April 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I just met with the Vice President of El Salvador as we fight for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I’m speaking to the press now with the latest on our efforts.
Tune in here:
Tune in here: