States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit
“The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020, also known as the EARN IT Act, is a dangerous bill introduced by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. If it becomes law, it will end private communication on the internet.
The EARN IT Act is part of a long history of using sex panics to expand state power. If we fall for it this time we may effectively end freedom of expression and open communication on the internet as we know it.EARN IT threatens website providers’ and other intermediaries’ ability to provide end-to-end encrypted services. End-to-end encryption is critical to ensuring private communication and often personal safety.Like so many of the save-the-children bills before it, EARN IT will not combat child sexual exploitation, but it will be the largest expansion of state surveillance powers in recent history, eliminating private communication on the internet."Tip of the hat to The Honest Courtesan.New Mexico leaders bash Biden admin's order targeting oil, drilling on federal land: 'How does that bring us together?'
“Environmental efforts should be fair and well-researched, not knee-jerk mandates”
Impeachment trial to keep National Guard troops at Capitol
“There are fears of mass demonstrations.”
Five Reasons the SEC Should Approve Bitcoin ETFs
“The evidence shows that investors would prefer to invest in cryptocurrencies through an exchange-traded fund.”
Amazon Demands In-Person Union Vote After Arguing Mail-In Ballots 'Raise Risk Of Fraud'
“Surprise! Mail-in ballots raise the risk of fraud - according to Amazon.”
Technosolutionism Isn’t the Fix
“Whether a crisis of public health or public safety, is the best response increased surveillance?”
Buyer’s Remorse: Ute Indian Tribe Lashes Out at Biden Admin For Restricting Federal Energy Development, “Direct Attack on Our Economy and Sovereignty”
“Your order is a direct attack on our economy, sovereignty, and our right to self-determination. Indian lands are not federal public lands. Any action on our lands and interest can only be taken after effective tribal consultation.”
ICE Agents Ordered to Free All Illegal Aliens in Custody: ‘Release Them All’
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, tasked with enforcing federal immigration law, are being instructed to free all detainees in their custody, as President Joe Biden’s administration halts deportations.”
Democrats float 14th Amendment to bar Trump from office
NW adds: Trump has not been found guilty by either Congress or a court of law. This is an extremely dangerous precedent. Suddenly the only way you are allowed to get elected is if the current legislature approves.