[Applause] Because of some unexpected changes, I will soon be graduating. And as I was choosing a topic for my thesis, I wanted to research how governments, specifically government of my country, use manipulative rhetoric to control public opinion. But in the end, I didn't.Not because I lost interest, not because I couldn't find sources, but because I thought, what if people misinterpret me, what if my friends would never talk to me again. So, I changed my topic. Last week, I saw a new law that I secrete wi ...

Promises made and not kept regarding @SamouraiWalletCode is speech and if America wants to be the crypto capital of the world we can not prosecute innocent devsWithout devs you don’t have bitcoin or cryptoFree Samourai (@gofreesamourai):Trump's promise to bitcoin users:"I will always defend the right to self custody ...""America will once again be a nation that protects property rights, privacy, freedom of transaction, freedom of association, and freedom of speech ..."Let's hold him to it!#FreeSamourai http ...

Privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age. Privacy is not secrecy. A private matter is something one doesn't want the whole world to know, but a secret matter is something one doesn't want anybody to know. Privacy is the power to selectively reveal oneself to the world.If two parties have some sort of dealings, then each has a memory of their interaction. Each party can speak about their own memory of this; how could anyone prevent it? One could pass laws against it, but the freedom of ...

Joining me now is Gary Kasparov. He's a Russian chess grandmaster. He's a political activist. He's a writer.Kasparov is the founder and chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, a nonpartisan and nonprofit group dedicated to preserving democracy in the United States and around the world. He's a contributing editor at the Wall Street Journal. Uh Gary, welcome to the show.You know, all of what I speak, everything I'm warning of people about, you have lived through in Russia. You know what the the banners wi ...

Government Shutdown & Protests - The report highlights the Republican party's criticism of protests against the administration, labeling protesters as Marxists and pro-Hamas [1][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of protest as a fundamental right in the US, citing historical examples like the Boston Tea Party and Rosa Parks [4] - The report suggests that the administration is perceived as anti-protest, especially when directed at them [3] - The report indicates a potential connection between the protests and the government shutdown, with Republicans offering a vote on Obamacare subsidies in exchange for ending the protests [7] Healthcare & Policy - The report mentions concerns about cuts to Medicaid, threats to Medicare, and the lack of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act [9] - The report cites an example of a couple in South Carolina whose healthcare premiums could increase from around $50 per month to over $2,000 if changes are implemented [17] Political Landscape in South Carolina - The report references a call to eliminate Congressman Clyburn's district in South Carolina [18] - The report states that Democrats in South Carolina hold approximately 45% of the vote in every election, but only have 14% representation in the congressional delegation [19] - The report suggests a perception that fairness is lacking in the political process in South Carolina [15][20]

RT Big Picture Originals (@bigpictureusa)For generations, Americans believed the First Amendment was untouchable — the cornerstone of our Republic.But today, freedom is under attack. Behind closed doors, government agencies, Big Tech, universities, and NGOs built a powerful system to control what citizens can say, hear, and believe.This is not speculation. It is a documented reality.“God Complex: The Rise of America’s Censorship Machine” is a Big Picture Originals documentary that reveals how this system ca ...

Prediction markets are the integration of speech and markets.The reason why the freedom of speech is so sacred is because that's how we get to the truth of things.Your good ideas are placed into the free market of ideas and they are accepted or discarded based on their merits.If truth emerges from uncensored debate, markets that price predictions are the scoreboard of truth. ...

RT Pavel Durov (@durov)🇲🇩 About a year ago, while I was stuck in Paris, the French intelligence services reached out to me through an intermediary, asking me to help the Moldovan government censor certain Telegram channels ahead of the presidential elections in Moldova.After reviewing the channels flagged by French (and Moldovan) authorities, we identified a few that clearly violated our rules and removed them. The intermediary then informed me that, in exchange for this cooperation, French intelligence wou ...

Core Viewpoint - Sinclair ABC affiliates are restoring "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after proposing measures for accountability and community dialogue, although ABC and Disney have not yet agreed to implement these proposals [1][6]. Group 1: Programming Decisions - Sinclair announced the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after a suspension due to comments made by Kimmel regarding Trump supporters [3]. - Nexstar Media Group has not confirmed the restoration of the show on its stations, which represent nearly one-quarter of ABC households in the U.S. [2]. - The first night back for Kimmel drew over 6 million viewers, despite the absence of Sinclair and Nexstar stations [4]. Group 2: Accountability and Community Engagement - Sinclair proposed the installation of a "network-wide independent ombudsman" to enhance accountability and viewer feedback, emphasizing the importance of responsible broadcasting [6]. - The company received feedback from various stakeholders, including viewers and community leaders, highlighting the significance of respectful dialogue [5]. Group 3: Free Speech and Broadcasting Rights - Sinclair asserted that free speech applies to both media figures and broadcasters, emphasizing their right to make programming decisions [7]. - The company maintains that its decision to preempt the show was independent of government influence, aligning with Nexstar's stance [6].

Business Ethics & Customer Service - A national debate has been revived regarding when businesses or their employees can refuse service to customers based on opposing views [1] - The debate was triggered by a young conservative's order at Office Depot [1]