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The temporarily embarrassed millionaire mindset will be the death of humanity.
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The temporarily embarrassed millionaire mindset will be the death of humanity.
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This weekend, the country stands up to the ICE's violence, including the recent killing of 37 year old mother Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social responded to VP Vance's gaslighting about this atrocity on ABC News:
Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social responded to VP Vance's gaslighting about this atrocity on ABC News:
January 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This weekend, the country stands up to the ICE's violence, including the recent killing of 37 year old mother Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social responded to VP Vance's gaslighting about this atrocity on ABC News:
Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social responded to VP Vance's gaslighting about this atrocity on ABC News:
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“Folks have warned for years about the mission creep of surveillance infrastructure systems like (automated license plate readers) and this propensity for them to be abused, and we’re seeing those risks manifest today,” EFF’s @tsnvaa.bsky.social told @pressdemo.bsky.social.
Public safety must-have or threat to civil liberties? Debate over Flock license plate reader cameras has taken hold in North Bay
Flock Safety cameras are now fixtures in the region, and while law enforcement touts their crime fighting boost, the technology has also raised privacy and civil liberties concerns.
www.pressdemocrat.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
“Folks have warned for years about the mission creep of surveillance infrastructure systems like (automated license plate readers) and this propensity for them to be abused, and we’re seeing those risks manifest today,” EFF’s @tsnvaa.bsky.social told @pressdemo.bsky.social.
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Trump’s deployment of ICE in our cities is making them more dangerous, not less.
Want to keep ICE out of our neighborhoods? Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down how you can get involved in ICE Out For Good this weekend. youtu.be/pT47gn4FKmM?...
Want to keep ICE out of our neighborhoods? Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down how you can get involved in ICE Out For Good this weekend. youtu.be/pT47gn4FKmM?...
BREAKING: Blue States TAKE ACTION Against Rogue ICE Agents
YouTube video by The Contrarian
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Trump’s deployment of ICE in our cities is making them more dangerous, not less.
Want to keep ICE out of our neighborhoods? Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down how you can get involved in ICE Out For Good this weekend. youtu.be/pT47gn4FKmM?...
Want to keep ICE out of our neighborhoods? Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down how you can get involved in ICE Out For Good this weekend. youtu.be/pT47gn4FKmM?...
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Renee Nicole Good should be alive today.
It's clear: ICE makes our country more dangerous, not less.
No one in America should walk the streets in fear of being disappeared by masked agents, shot for lawful protesting, or face intimidation and violence for being a good neighbor.
It's clear: ICE makes our country more dangerous, not less.
No one in America should walk the streets in fear of being disappeared by masked agents, shot for lawful protesting, or face intimidation and violence for being a good neighbor.
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Renee Nicole Good should be alive today.
It's clear: ICE makes our country more dangerous, not less.
No one in America should walk the streets in fear of being disappeared by masked agents, shot for lawful protesting, or face intimidation and violence for being a good neighbor.
It's clear: ICE makes our country more dangerous, not less.
No one in America should walk the streets in fear of being disappeared by masked agents, shot for lawful protesting, or face intimidation and violence for being a good neighbor.
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This corrupt, billionaire-funded ballroom isn't just a waste of time, it's a slap in the face to everyday Americans facing rising prices across the board.
Trump plans to make his ballroom addition as tall as the White House itself
The president’s architect disclosed the change as federal review panels begin a fast-track review of the $400 million project.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This corrupt, billionaire-funded ballroom isn't just a waste of time, it's a slap in the face to everyday Americans facing rising prices across the board.
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Instead of exiling them from app stores, X and xAI could build safeguards to deter users from creating deepfakes and other sexualized imagery, EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social told @wired.com. It “might not be a perfect fix, but might at least add some friction to the process.”
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Elon Musk’s chatbot has been used to generate thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors. Apple and Google have removed other “nudify” apps—but continue to host X and Grok.
www.wired.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Instead of exiling them from app stores, X and xAI could build safeguards to deter users from creating deepfakes and other sexualized imagery, EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social told @wired.com. It “might not be a perfect fix, but might at least add some friction to the process.”
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BREAKING: The House passed a clean extension of ACA subsidies that expired at the end of 2025.
Now, it's up to the Senate to pass this clean extension.
This is critical to help address the skyrocketing health care premiums that millions of Americans are already seeing.
Now, it's up to the Senate to pass this clean extension.
This is critical to help address the skyrocketing health care premiums that millions of Americans are already seeing.
January 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM
BREAKING: The House passed a clean extension of ACA subsidies that expired at the end of 2025.
Now, it's up to the Senate to pass this clean extension.
This is critical to help address the skyrocketing health care premiums that millions of Americans are already seeing.
Now, it's up to the Senate to pass this clean extension.
This is critical to help address the skyrocketing health care premiums that millions of Americans are already seeing.
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It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE
A few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology.
www.eff.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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80% of Americans say the rich have too much political power in the U.S.
We agree.
It's past time for Congress to push for robust campaign finance reform, reduce the political influence of billionaires and corporate executives, and put more power in the hands of working people.
We agree.
It's past time for Congress to push for robust campaign finance reform, reduce the political influence of billionaires and corporate executives, and put more power in the hands of working people.
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
80% of Americans say the rich have too much political power in the U.S.
We agree.
It's past time for Congress to push for robust campaign finance reform, reduce the political influence of billionaires and corporate executives, and put more power in the hands of working people.
We agree.
It's past time for Congress to push for robust campaign finance reform, reduce the political influence of billionaires and corporate executives, and put more power in the hands of working people.
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Energy Secretary Christ Wright said the U.S. will control Venezuela oil sales "indefinitely."
Can it get any clearer?
His illegal abduction of Maduro has nothing to do with helping Venezuela.
This entire ploy is to exploit Venezuela's resources to the benefit of Big Oil.
Can it get any clearer?
His illegal abduction of Maduro has nothing to do with helping Venezuela.
This entire ploy is to exploit Venezuela's resources to the benefit of Big Oil.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Energy Secretary Christ Wright said the U.S. will control Venezuela oil sales "indefinitely."
Can it get any clearer?
His illegal abduction of Maduro has nothing to do with helping Venezuela.
This entire ploy is to exploit Venezuela's resources to the benefit of Big Oil.
Can it get any clearer?
His illegal abduction of Maduro has nothing to do with helping Venezuela.
This entire ploy is to exploit Venezuela's resources to the benefit of Big Oil.
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Americans don't deserve food assistance or affordable healthcare, but Trump's Big Oil donors are entitled to our tax dollars?
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Americans don't deserve food assistance or affordable healthcare, but Trump's Big Oil donors are entitled to our tax dollars?
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
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Kash Patel is being driven around in custom armored BMWs that the FBI bought at his request.
He also pressed the FBI to purchase new jets for his use — all with taxpayer dollars.
What happened to being against government waste?
He also pressed the FBI to purchase new jets for his use — all with taxpayer dollars.
What happened to being against government waste?
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Kash Patel is being driven around in custom armored BMWs that the FBI bought at his request.
He also pressed the FBI to purchase new jets for his use — all with taxpayer dollars.
What happened to being against government waste?
He also pressed the FBI to purchase new jets for his use — all with taxpayer dollars.
What happened to being against government waste?
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Corrupt Trump's abuse of the pardon power gives criminals the green light to break the law as long as they are loyal to his agenda or can put money in his pocket.
Trump Is Trying to Legalize Corruption by Abusing His Pardon Power
Donald Trump is abusing the Constitution and the president's pardon power to try to legalize corruption, letting a string of loyalists off the hook.
www.rollingstone.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Corrupt Trump's abuse of the pardon power gives criminals the green light to break the law as long as they are loyal to his agenda or can put money in his pocket.
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No matter what, EFF is here to fight for every users' rights on the internet (ᓄಠ_ಠ)ᓄ
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
No matter what, EFF is here to fight for every users' rights on the internet (ᓄಠ_ಠ)ᓄ
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
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Mike Johnson was pissed that we pushed a petition through and are forcing a vote on extended ACA tax credits. He just can’t stop losing.
But right now we need your help. We need everyone to contact Congress and tell them to get it done:
But right now we need your help. We need everyone to contact Congress and tell them to get it done:
Tell Congress: Demand Speaker Johnson hold a vote IMMEDIATELY on the ACA tax credit extension
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Mike Johnson was pissed that we pushed a petition through and are forcing a vote on extended ACA tax credits. He just can’t stop losing.
But right now we need your help. We need everyone to contact Congress and tell them to get it done:
But right now we need your help. We need everyone to contact Congress and tell them to get it done:
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Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Breachies 2025: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches
Another year has come and gone, and with it, thousands of data breaches that affect millions of people. The question these days is less, Is my information in a data breach this year? and more How
www.eff.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Drones are essentially flying police officers. “If I’m in my backyard, if I’m on my deck, do I expect that I have to encounter a law enforcement camera? I shouldn’t have to,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told @TexasObserver.org. www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-d...
Under Operation Lone Star, Texas State Police More than Doubled Their Drone Fleet
The Department of Public Safety has acquired an army of unmanned aerial vehicles—nearly as large as the U.S. Border Patrol's.
www.texasobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Drones are essentially flying police officers. “If I’m in my backyard, if I’m on my deck, do I expect that I have to encounter a law enforcement camera? I shouldn’t have to,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told @TexasObserver.org. www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-d...
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Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
Tell Congress: Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
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#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the
www.eff.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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In 2015, Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for unlimited amounts of money to flow through parties and committees into individual campaigns.
Now, he's criticizing Big Money spending in Wisconsin elections.
A reminder for Rep. Tiffany: actions speak louder than words. #wigov
Now, he's criticizing Big Money spending in Wisconsin elections.
A reminder for Rep. Tiffany: actions speak louder than words. #wigov
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In 2015, Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for unlimited amounts of money to flow through parties and committees into individual campaigns.
Now, he's criticizing Big Money spending in Wisconsin elections.
A reminder for Rep. Tiffany: actions speak louder than words. #wigov
Now, he's criticizing Big Money spending in Wisconsin elections.
A reminder for Rep. Tiffany: actions speak louder than words. #wigov
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The two founders of Venture Global, a natural gas company that poured $1 million into Corrupt Trump's inauguration, each bought around $12 million in stocks after meeting with senior Trump officials.
It sounds like insider trading and @merkley.senate.gov isn't letting it slide.
It sounds like insider trading and @merkley.senate.gov isn't letting it slide.
US senator calls for insider trading inquiry over Trump donors buying $12m worth of shares
Co-chairs of LNG firm, who bought stock worth almost $12m each after meeting with Trump officials, deny wrongdoing
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The two founders of Venture Global, a natural gas company that poured $1 million into Corrupt Trump's inauguration, each bought around $12 million in stocks after meeting with senior Trump officials.
It sounds like insider trading and @merkley.senate.gov isn't letting it slide.
It sounds like insider trading and @merkley.senate.gov isn't letting it slide.
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It's impressive that Big Tech was like: We aren't douchy enough. What if we made asshole intelligence and burned up some of the earth's power and water faster?
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's impressive that Big Tech was like: We aren't douchy enough. What if we made asshole intelligence and burned up some of the earth's power and water faster?
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Phreeli founder Nick Merrill “is somebody who is extremely principled and willing to take a stand for his principles,” EFF’s Cindy Cohn told @wired.com. “He's careful and thoughtful, but also, at a certain level, kind of fearless.”
A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
www.wired.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Phreeli founder Nick Merrill “is somebody who is extremely principled and willing to take a stand for his principles,” EFF’s Cindy Cohn told @wired.com. “He's careful and thoughtful, but also, at a certain level, kind of fearless.”
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The Trump admin & Big Tech are trying to get rid of state-level AI laws.
This could lead to a massive rollback of bipartisan efforts that protect people from some of the most obvious harms of AI.
State lawmakers across the country are fighting to stop federal preemption.
This could lead to a massive rollback of bipartisan efforts that protect people from some of the most obvious harms of AI.
State lawmakers across the country are fighting to stop federal preemption.
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Trump admin & Big Tech are trying to get rid of state-level AI laws.
This could lead to a massive rollback of bipartisan efforts that protect people from some of the most obvious harms of AI.
State lawmakers across the country are fighting to stop federal preemption.
This could lead to a massive rollback of bipartisan efforts that protect people from some of the most obvious harms of AI.
State lawmakers across the country are fighting to stop federal preemption.
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On 8 December, politicians in the UK will be debating a petition that reached almost 3 million signatories rejecting mandatory digital ID. If you’re based in the UK, contact your MP through Big Brother Watch’s tool to oppose the plans for a digital ID system. bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/campaigns/n...
No2DigitalID — Big Brother Watch
A national digital ID system is not inevitable. We can stop Britain sleepwalking into becoming a database state. Support our campaign to create a legal right to use non-digital ID!
bigbrotherwatch.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On 8 December, politicians in the UK will be debating a petition that reached almost 3 million signatories rejecting mandatory digital ID. If you’re based in the UK, contact your MP through Big Brother Watch’s tool to oppose the plans for a digital ID system. bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/campaigns/n...