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He's Transformed Himself From Mild-Mannered Pastor to Extremist. He's Also Running Unopposed.

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 2468 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Rights Political Extremism
  1. Ben Baker, a Missouri GOP State Representative, has transformed from a mild-mannered pastor to an extremist and is running unopposed in elections.
  2. Baker is the Missouri State Chair for ALEC, a group that influences state laws with 'model bills' often benefiting corporations.
  3. Baker has filed controversial bills like restricting diversity training, banning care for trans kids, and forcing loaded guns into churches without a Democratic opponent.

Utah Advances Criminal Trans Bathroom Ban, With Penalties Of Six Months In Jail

Erin In The Morning • 4343 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Legislation Rights Discrimination Social Issues
  1. Utah is advancing a bill to ban transgender individuals from using certain public bathrooms with penalties of up to six months in jail.
  2. The bill would also end all legal recognition for transgender people in the state.
  3. Similar legislation in other states could potentially impact the freedom of movement for transgender individuals across the country.
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Abortion, Every Day (2.9.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 1847 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Election Rights
  1. Legislation in West Virginia and South Dakota targets women with nonviable pregnancies by misleading them with false information disguised as 'informed consent.'
  2. Anti-abortion groups use cases of abortion medication misuse in domestic abuse to push false narratives, diverting attention from violence against women.
  3. Lawmakers in South Carolina introduce a bill to compensate women denied abortions, highlighting the escalating costs of prenatal and postnatal care, as important steps in supporting women's reproductive rights.

Breaking the Overton Window 

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6230 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Women's Rights Law Healthcare Rights
  1. The Overton Window has shifted dramatically, making once unthinkable actions now seem commonplace.
  2. Anti-abortion activists are using legal loopholes like 'anti-trafficking' to restrict pregnant people's ability to leave states for abortion services.
  3. Republicans are swiftly implementing laws to limit women's rights, from abortion restrictions to trapping individuals in certain states.

Brute force in the service of religious nationalism

Today's Edition Newsletter • 9159 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Discrimination Rights Justice Policy
  1. The Court's majority issued decisions in fake controversies, reducing the rule of law to brute force in the service of religious nationalism.
  2. The ruling in 303 Creative allows businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ people, causing harm and injustice.
  3. In another case, the Court overlooked jurisdiction issues to disadvantage Black Americans, particularly affecting Black women with student loan debt.

Liberty Safe, owned by a woke private equity firm, assists feds in tyrannical overreach, and mistakenly exposes an ideological Potemkin village

The Dossier • 4677 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Rights Business
  1. Liberty Safe, portrayed as liberty advocates, was actually the opposite.
  2. The private equity firm that owns Liberty Safe conforms to government agendas.
  3. Liberty Safe's exposure of compliance with federal authorities contradicted their advertised values.

Maryland Governor Declares Maryland A Trans Sanctuary State

Erin In The Morning • 5346 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Legislation Government Rights Activism
  1. Maryland Governor declared the state a Trans Sanctuary State, the 12th state to enact such policies.
  2. Several measures were outlined in the order to protect transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming care.
  3. Maryland has implemented various protective policies for transgender individuals, making it one of the safest states in the U.S.

The New York Times goes full right-wing transphobic bigot in agreeing that the permanent sterilization of kids who can't give informed consent is, like, totally messed up

Beck of the Pack • 196 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Gender Healthcare Rights LGBTQ+
  1. The New York Times is criticized for supporting irreversible surgeries on kids without informed consent.
  2. Financial motives are highlighted as a driving force behind radical medical treatments for children.
  3. Criticism is directed at individuals promoting irreversible procedures on kids without considering long-term consequences.

AI rights and human harms

imperfect offerings • 219 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Rights Law Human Rights
  1. AI industry co-opts the term 'learning' to justify its innovations and obscure responsibilities
  2. There is a call for an AI rights movement, drawing parallels with animal rights that may oversimplify complex ethical issues
  3. Human rights are at risk when powerful corporations prioritize their interests over accountability and regulation in the development and deployment of AI technology

Government Agents Routinely Entering Private Lands Without Warrants

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey • 642 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Rights Legal Constitution Privacy
  1. Government agents are entering private land without warrants, exploiting a 1924 Supreme Court decision allowing such actions.
  2. Privacy rights have been undermined due to the open fields doctrine that permits warrantless searches and trespassing beyond the curtilage of a home.
  3. In response to government overreach, legal actions are being taken at the state level to protect private property rights against unauthorized government intrusion.

Trans Trouble in Tiny Town

Look What You Made Me Do • 628 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Identity Media Rights Society
  1. There is a growing concern and hysteria surrounding trans individuals in the US, leading to legislative measures and social tensions.
  2. The issue at the heart of anti-trans efforts is not about men trusting trans women, but rather men trusting themselves around trans women.
  3. Respect and protection for trans individuals are crucial, and instances of violence against them underscore the need for understanding and support.

So Long, Tucker.

SHERO • 550 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Politics Scandals Journalism Rights
  1. Fox News abruptly fired Tucker Carlson, its highest rated news host, possibly due to the Dominion settlement and associated costs.
  2. The decision to let go of Tucker Carlson was likely a result of weighing the risks and benefits, indicating calculated corporate decision-making.
  3. Tucker Carlson's pattern of lying, even about minor details, may have led to his dismissal from Fox News.

"Leave Us Alone" as a Political Philosophy

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 373 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Political Philosophy Freedom Rights Constitution
  1. Early Americans created a government to protect individual rights and promote freedom
  2. The political philosophy of post-founding America aimed for self-government and minimal government intervention
  3. Antebellum Americans believed in leaving individuals alone, minimal government regulation, and wealth redistribution was seen as immoral

Is There a Right to Immigrate?

Fake Noûs • 318 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Immigration Rights Nationalism Economics Ethics
  1. Immigration restrictions can violate individual rights by preventing people from escaping poverty or oppression.
  2. There is a simple argument that supports the idea that immigration restrictions are typically wrong.
  3. Reasons often given for restricting immigration, like protecting jobs or culture, may not justify the harmful coercion and violation of rights that come with those restrictions.

The Meaning of the Rainbow Revolution

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 245 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics State power Liberalism Rights
  1. Western liberal tradition aims to limit state power and believes in the sovereignty of the people, but this approach has faced challenges with the evolution of unchecked authoritative regimes.
  2. Liberal checks on state power have led to the development of legal and cultural strategies to bypass limitations, making the state a more dangerous entity.
  3. The concept of rights in liberal systems has been manipulated to expand state power by emphasizing positive over negative rights, leading to the creation of novel rights that can restrict traditional freedoms.

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Max Meyer Blog • 275 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Rights DEI
  1. A question posed by a Dean highlighted the clash between free speech and feelings of students.
  2. The American legal system is based on due process, not outcome-oriented considerations.
  3. There is a shift in law schools towards prioritizing outcomes over rights, potentially leading to a legal free-for-all.

💛 What Can You Do to Protect Our Freedom?

The Glenn Meder Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Freedom Rights Government Tyranny Constitution
  1. The most important thing to ensure freedom is to remember that your rights come from God, not from the government.
  2. Tyranny thrives when people believe their rights come from the government, so believing in rights from God is crucial.
  3. The foundation of freedom lies in the belief that rights come from God, as seen in the US, making it a beacon for freedom.

The right to do nothing

Theory Matters • 7 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Rights
  1. It can be valuable to recognize and respect the right to do nothing, even in a world that often glorifies constant activity and productivity.
  2. In the realm of politics, the choice to not participate should be acknowledged and accepted, as not everyone feels compelled or interested in engaging in political processes.
  3. Deciding how we spend our time is a personal choice, and it's important to appreciate that the right not to act is as significant as the right to act in various aspects of life.

Rage against the rainbow:

docu-mental: mapping the american states of mind • 39 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics LGBTQ+ Policy Rights Social Issues Democracy
  1. DeSantis's war on LGBTQ+ teens reveals broader issues with imagination and societal norms.
  2. Nonbinary sexual expression is symbolically represented by the rainbow and may point to a new human future beyond hierarchy.
  3. There is a need for nuanced debate on issues raised by laws like the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, focusing on the well-being of young adults exploring their identities.

The limits of rights

Theory Matters • 14 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Rights
  1. The post discusses the concept of rights and entitlements.
  2. It mentions the statement 'No human being is illegal' in relation to the migrant crisis.
  3. There is an invitation to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to access full post archives.

Video: Can Repair Short Circuit Our Tech-Enabled Dystopia?

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Repair Dystopia Monopolies Rights Security
  1. In our current reality, device makers use various tactics to maintain monopolies on repair services, which can lead to a less secure ecosystem and poorer service for consumers.
  2. The 'right to repair' movement aims to combat these monopolies and create a circular economy that reduces waste and enhances security and privacy for technology users.
  3. Experts at the DEF CON Conference discussed how dismantling repair monopolies can help prevent a 'Brazil' style dystopia and promote a more sustainable and secure tech landscape.

Frédéric Bastiat on the Perversion of the Law

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Ethics Government Justice Rights Freedom
  1. Frédéric Bastiat argued that when laws are misused to benefit some at the expense of others, it violates basic human rights and harms society.
  2. He emphasized that laws should solely protect individual rights and freedoms, not be exploited for personal gain or political advantage.
  3. Bastiat's warnings about the perversion of law are still relevant today, cautioning against governments using laws to favor certain groups over others and stressing the importance of upholding justice and liberty for all.

The Perversion of the Law According to Frédéric Bastiat

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Ethics Justice Law Rights Activism
  1. Laws should protect people's rights, not promote injustice or inequality. Bastiat warned against the misuse of laws by those in power.
  2. Today, governments still misuse laws to suppress freedoms, protect corporate interests, and justify corruption. It is essential to be aware of these issues and take action.
  3. To combat the perversion of the law, it is crucial to educate ourselves on our rights, hold leaders accountable, and speak out against injustice. Equality under the law should be a shared goal.

Free Speech

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Democracy Politics Civil Discourse Rights
  1. Free speech is crucial for a healthy democracy, enabling citizens to express opinions without fear of censorship and contributing to public dialogue and understanding.
  2. Protecting free speech involves not only defending individuals' right to speak out, but also actively listening to and respecting the opinions of others to foster civil discourse and bridge divides.
  3. Despite challenges, free speech must be upheld and promoted as a fundamental right that helps safeguard citizens' voices and facilitates important conversations in society.