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Ecuador’s Shocking Mafia Violence Threatens To Worsen Border And Migration Crisis

248 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Crime Migration Violence Latin America
  1. Ecuador is facing a rise in mafia violence which could worsen the border and migration crisis.
  2. The crime in Ecuador is escalating, with a recent attack on a TV station illustrating the depth of the issue.
  3. The interconnected problems of crime and drug gangs in Latin America contribute to migration issues and destabilize governments.

Corporations Offended By Free Speech Are Happy to Invest In Places Without It

303 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Corporations Advertising China Dictatorship
  1. Corporations withdrew advertising from platforms that embraced free speech due to concerns over associating with offensive content
  2. Some companies offended by free speech have no problem investing in countries with repressive speech environments
  3. The trend of corporations prioritizing 'brand safety' over free expression raises questions about their commitment to democratic values

Stanford Group Helped US Government Censor Covid Dissidents and Then Lied About It, New Documents Show

473 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Government Social media Health Science
  1. Newly released documents show Stanford group assisted US government in censoring Covid dissenters and then lied about it.
  2. The Virality Project, a joint initiative, collaborated with government agencies to combat 'anti-vaccine misinformation.'
  3. Evidence reveals the Virality Project successfully censored content on social media platforms with the assistance of DHS and CISA.
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US Government Officials Sought To Censor Narratives and Interfere In 2020 Election, Newly Released Emails Show

362 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Officials Election interference Censorship Disinformation
  1. Newly released emails show US government officials sought to censor narratives and interfere in the 2020 election.
  2. Department of Homeland Security's methods of information control aimed at narrative control and election interference.
  3. Government-backed censorship was revealed to be part of a larger political influence operation to shape public opinion.

Democrats’ Need To Censor And Spread Disinformation Behind Media War On Elon Musk’s X

380 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Tech Advertising Business Social media
  1. Media Matters claimed X placed ads next to extreme content, leading to major companies pulling ads from X.
  2. X argued Media Matters manipulated ad placement through fake accounts to create a negative narrative.
  3. Attempts to replicate Media Matters' findings by another source did not show ads next to extremist content on X.

Why Have Cops Stopped Pulling People Over In A Crime Wave?

247 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Police Reform Crime Rates
  1. Police reform has led to a decrease in traffic stops for minor infractions, which has impacted crime rates.
  2. Reductions in traffic stops have not shown significant reduction in racial disparities but have led to a dramatic increase in crime.
  3. The decrease in traffic stops has resulted in a rise in car thefts in Oakland, contributing to the overall increase in crime.

FBI Is Purging Christians, Conservatives, And Covid Skeptics, New Whistleblowers Allege

350 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religion Politics COVID Whistleblowers Security
  1. FBI is accused of purging Christians, Conservatives, and Covid skeptics based on whistleblower allegations
  2. Whistleblowers claim FBI has retaliated against some employees and improperly used security clearance investigations
  3. Allegations suggest FBI may be targeting specific groups while allowing misconduct by others

Inside the Plot To Kill The Censorship Industrial Complex

336 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Government Agencies Election interference Free speech Supreme Court
  1. Evidence shows Stanford Internet Observatory demanded censorship of Covid vaccine information and interfered in the 2020 elections
  2. Government agencies like DHS-CISA secretly created the Censorship Industrial Complex, threatening freedom of speech
  3. Efforts are being made to dismantle the Censorship Industrial Complex and turn the tide against censorship advocates

Government-Funded Stanford Group Successfully Urged Censorship Of Republicans But Not Democrats For Equivalent Claims

287 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Partisanship Censorship Government funding Election Integrity Social media
  1. The Government-backed Stanford group censored Republicans for claims but not Democrats.
  2. Republicans faced censorship for election fraud claims while similar claims by Democrats went unchecked.
  3. Stanford's biased censorship efforts raise concerns about government influence on freedom of speech.

Renewables Mania And Woke Dogma Behind Hawaii Fire, Not Climate Change

469 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Wildfires Renewable Energy Environmental Policy Disinformation
  1. Climate change may not have directly caused the Hawaii fire, as the strong winds from Hurricane Dora played a significant role.
  2. Human-made changes to the landscape, including the growth of invasive grasses due to former sugar cane farms, contributed to the fire's intensity.
  3. Issues like failure to clear flammable grasses around electric wires and delayed release of water by a state official also played crucial roles in the Hawaii fire.

Pseudoscience, Greed, And Nihilism Behind Disinformation On Climate Change And Fires

413 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Disinformation Climate change Pseudoscience Nihilism
  1. Climate change is not the main cause of increasing wildfires globally, despite popular belief.
  2. The amount of area burned annually by fire has actually decreased over the last quarter-century.
  3. Preventing uncontrollable forest fires involves better forest management practices like selective logging and prescribed burning.

Progressive Dogma Behind Portland’s Self-Destruction

219 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
  1. Portland, once seen as a progressive city, is now facing challenges such as high crime rates and homelessness.
  2. The city's homeless population is struggling with substance abuse, leading to a significant number of deaths and criminal incidents.
  3. Issues such as public drug consumption, fatal overdoses, and property crimes are on the rise, impacting the livability of the city.

Why This Documentary May Save The Whales

432 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation Documentary Impact
  1. A new documentary reveals the connection between high-decibel sonar from wind industry vessels and specific whale deaths.
  2. The documentary exposes a major scientific scandal and a lack of transparency in government agencies like NOAA.
  3. The film urges viewers to understand that the increase in cetacean deaths is linked to wind industry activities, contradicting official statements.

Free Speech To The Supreme Court — And Beyond!

234 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Democratic Party Censorship
  1. The Fifth Circuit court heard oral arguments in the Missouri v. Biden case revealing government coercion of social media companies.
  2. US Attorney announced a crackdown on illegal supervised drug consumption sites in Harlem and San Francisco.
  3. Michael Shellenberger will be joining Ireland's free speech advocates in Dublin to fight against the hate censorship bill.

New Documents Reveal US Department Of Homeland Security Conspiracy To Violate First Amendment And Interfere In Elections

54 HN points • 07 Nov 23
  1. Officials from US Department of Homeland Security and Stanford were involved in a conspiracy to censor and interfere in elections.
  2. Evidence suggests DHS-CISA started interfering in elections earlier; they collaborated with Twitter executives and Stanford interns in secret.
  3. Revealing documents show collaboration between CISA, Stanford, and social media executives in censoring speech, violating First Amendment, and attempting to influence the 2020 election.

Why Biden & Global Elites Are Shamefully Quiet On China

175 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22
  1. The West should bring back industries from China to the U.S.
  2. Citizens in China are bravely protesting against government repression.
  3. Biden and global elites are being criticized for staying silent on the situation in China.

Biden War On Energy Helps China, Saudi, & Venezuelan Dictators

143 implied HN points • 27 Nov 22
  1. Biden's energy policies have softened US stance towards Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and China.
  2. Biden lifted oil sanctions on Venezuela and urged Saudi Arabia to produce more oil.
  3. The US under Biden continues to import Chinese solar panels despite genocide concerns in Xinjiang province.

NewsGuard Responds To Public

11 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
  1. NewsGuard empowers alternative media by providing high trust scores to start-ups and one-person newsletters.
  2. NewsGuard clarifies that they are not in favor of censorship and advocate for news consumers to have access to transparent and accountable information.
  3. NewsGuard emphasizes the importance of news consumers having more information to decide for themselves whom and what to trust.

Elite Crackdown On Free Speech Worldwide Intensifies

28 HN points • 24 Aug 23
  1. Elite crackdown on free speech is intensifying worldwide, with leaders and organizations pushing for censorship and privacy invasions.
  2. Western elites are using totalitarian tactics similar to regimes in East Germany and China to control speech and suppress dissent.
  3. Standing up for free speech requires acknowledging the power dynamics at play, building alliances, and advocating for reform against censorship laws.

U.S. Government Is Hiding Documents That Incriminate Intelligence Community For Illegal Spying And Election Interference, Say Sources

4 HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Intelligence Election interference
  1. Former CIA Director Gina Haspel blocked the release of a binder containing evidence of potential involvement in Trump-Russia collusion
  2. Corruption, rather than tradecraft, is the main concern officials have about keeping certain documents classified
  3. There have been repeated efforts by senior intelligence officials, including Haspel, to prevent the declassification of information related to the Trump-Russia investigation

Biden’s War On Natural Gas Will Kill

102 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
  1. Millions of lives are at risk due to natural gas shortages and regulatory restrictions.
  2. Biden's policies limiting natural gas production may worsen the situation.
  3. Expanding natural gas production could help save lives affected by hunger, cold, and pollution.

How We Saved Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

61 implied HN points • 20 Aug 22
  1. A small group of committed citizens can make a big impact and change public opinion.
  2. Persistently advocating for nuclear power led to the saving of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in California.
  3. Legal activists, bureaucratic maneuvers, and public pressure all played a role in influencing the decision to keep the plant open.