Topic: political accountability
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Sen. Ed Markey: TikTok, the FCC, and Free Speech
Senator Ed Markey warns of a systematic effort to weaponize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to censor media and intimidate broadcasters, creating a chilling effect that undermines First Amendment protections. He criticizes the opaque and selective enforcement of the TikTok ban, sugges...
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Inside the DHS White Supremacist Memelord Case
A DHS official is anonymously creating official social media content with white supremacist imagery, and while their identity is known within MAGA circles, a code of silence protects them from public exposure. The Pentagon is in a legal dispute with AI company Anthropic, with critics arguing its ...
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VPNs May Not Protect You From NSA Surveillance
Congressional scrutiny questions whether using an overseas VPN might cause U.S. citizens to lose Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches. The legal framework for surveillance is complex, and routing data through a foreign server may subject it to different authorities, potential...
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Can Democrats Win Midterms Through Social Media?
A new progressive digital initiative called Headquarters, rebranded from viral campaign accounts, aims to counter right-wing narratives by rapidly flooding social media with content that holds the administration accountable and promotes liberal values. Operating as an independent, values-based ne...
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