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The ACLU Is Trying to Destroy the Biden NLRB

Freddie deBoer • 7174 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Labor relations Civil Liberties Legal system Constitutional Law
  1. The ACLU is trying to expand mandatory arbitration, potentially limiting workers' rights and making union organizing harder.
  2. The ACLU is challenging the appointment of the current General Counsel of the NLRB, which could impact the legitimacy of decisions made by the Biden Board.
  3. The underlying dispute revolves around the termination of an ACLU staffer for protected complaints about workplace conditions, revealing a complex situation where legal theories are used to justify actions.

Should the U.S. Shut Its Borders? Join Us for Our Next Live Debate

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1827 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debates Presidential candidates Civil Liberties
  1. Traditional presidential debates may not happen, and even if they do, they often lack substantial discussion on important issues.
  2. The America Debates initiative by The Free Press aims to host live debates across the country on contentious topics like closing America's borders.
  3. Exclusive presale tickets for The America Debates are available to paid subscribers before opening to the general public.

New Hate Speech Laws Threaten Freedom Across the West

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 797 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech First Amendment Biden administration Civil Liberties
  1. Freedom of expression is fundamental for all other rights to exist.
  2. Recent hate speech laws in English-speaking countries like Canada, Britain, and Ireland are threatening free speech.
  3. It is essential to protect free speech as a core element of democracy, as seen in the ongoing censorship challenges in various countries.

Weekend reads: Oh, Canada

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 2044 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Canada Civil Liberties Literature
  1. Canada is facing significant and alarming issues, such as illegal government actions and controversial policies.
  2. Recent events in Canada include controversies around medically assisted deaths, the opioid crisis, and pandemic policy.
  3. The country is also experiencing upheavals in its literary and cultural institutions, with debates and conflicts affecting these domains.
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Josh Dehaas: You owe Jason Kenney a beer

The Line • 2083 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Civil Liberties Constitutional Rights
  1. Jason Kenney's fight for provincial jurisdiction was crucial in the legal case against the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
  2. Kenney's decision to stand up for Alberta's capacity and authority in handling the situation was validated by the court.
  3. The Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act could have lasting implications for protecting civil liberties.

Banning TikTok

Points And Figures • 506 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulation Foreign Relations National Security Civil Liberties Social media
  1. Banning TikTok raises concerns about government overreach and control over private businesses.
  2. There are complex implications related to the power and influence of Chinese technology and communism in the US.
  3. Questions arise about the balance between individual freedoms and safety when it comes to regulating social media platforms like TikTok.

Links to Consider, 3/4

In My Tribe • 258 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine Totalitarianism Protests Civil Liberties
  1. In social justice, the mindset often involves a pattern of one group having agency but lacking feelings, while the other group has feelings but lacks agency.
  2. Smartphones and social media have shifted the internet from a decentralizing force to a centralizing one, enabling control over personal information and public discourse.
  3. The Insurrection Act of 1807 could lead to mass protests and arrests, with responses to such situations risking being condemned as authoritarian or fascist.

The frenzy to ban TikTok is another National Security State scam

Michael Tracey • 101 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics National Security Legislation Geopolitics Civil Liberties Foreign Relations Legislation National Security Foreign Relations Social media Privacy
  1. The rush to ban TikTok by the National Security State was orchestrated quietly and with limited public exposure, showing a deliberate avoidance of public scrutiny.
  2. The push to ban TikTok largely centered around concerns about its alleged promotion of anti-Semitism and sympathy for Hamas, particularly during the Israel/Gaza conflict.
  3. The legislative bill to ban TikTok gained support from influential figures who highlighted the platform's perceived role in spreading anti-Semitic content and aligning with foreign adversaries, despite criticisms and objections against the bill.

BREAKING: Gorsuch Rule on Lockdowns and Mandates

COVID Reason • 3105 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Civil Liberties Supreme Court Constitution
  1. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks out against lockdowns and mandates, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties during the Covid era.
  2. Gorsuch consistently defended the Constitution and challenged Covid restrictions on religious liberty.
  3. Gorsuch's opinions underscore the need to balance public health concerns with protecting individual freedoms and the importance of robust debate in decision-making.

Lawmaker who think it's OK to pass on AIDS wants to crack down on speeding

Tilting At Windmills • 275 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Public Safety Health Civil Liberties
  1. Some lawmakers prioritize cracking down on speeding while being lenient on passing on AIDS
  2. The inconsistency in a lawmaker's priorities can be concerning and raise questions about their values
  3. Proposed laws restricting speeding may have unintended consequences, like increased costs and potential privacy concerns

The Most Corrupt Country in the History of the World

donaldjeffries • 1592 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Tyranny Free speech Civil Liberties Inequality
  1. Many Americans still believe in American exceptionalism, but the reality may indicate otherwise.
  2. The level of tyranny and corruption in America has reached surreal levels, possibly surpassing the repressive regimes of the past.
  3. The current state of America is described as exceptionally corrupt, tyrannical, and incompetent, challenging the notions of freedom and democracy.

The Persecution of Tucker and Trump, the two most dangerous men in America

Break Free with Karen Hunt • 1336 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Government Civil Liberties Conspiracy Theories Media influence
  1. Trump and Tucker are seen as dangerous for sharing a different perspective that challenges the mainstream narrative.
  2. The persecution of Trump and Tucker highlights the prevalence of censorship in America and the potential threat to free speech.
  3. The current societal and political landscape in America is compared to the oppressive conditions in the Soviet Union, raising concerns about control and loss of freedoms.

Sorry, This Is Not Going Away

COVID Reason • 1454 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Pandemic response Civil Liberties
  1. Various consequences from the pandemic response are still present such as educational setbacks, economic issues, and distrust in government.
  2. A group of individuals criticized the US policy response to the pandemic and suggested different strategies for the future.
  3. The book by the Covid Crisis Group attempts to address the pandemic aftermath but faces skepticism and criticism for its content and approach.

Roundup: Baton Rouge police kept a torture black site, local officials arrest critics and protesters, Texas prepares to execute a man convicted with disproven Shaken Baby Syndrome, . . . and 76 hams

The Watch • 338 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Criminal Justice Civil Liberties
  1. Baton Rouge police officers arrested for operating a torture chamber
  2. Issues with law enforcement misconduct across different states
  3. Miscarriage of justice cases and wrongful convictions highlighted

OSD 259: The floor is lava

Open Source Defense • 38 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Criminal Justice Law enforcement Civil Liberties
  1. The prohibited persons ban in the Gun Control Act is quite strange and involves severe consequences.
  2. Larry Vickers' conviction of breaking a federal paperwork law has resulted in an ironic punishment where he can't possess firearms anymore.
  3. Federal gun law, particularly section 18 USC \/ 922(g), has broad and severe prohibitions that affect many unsuspecting individuals, causing unintended consequences.

Woodrow the Terrible, Warren the Good

Bastiat's Window • 393 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidents Race relations Civil Liberties Foreign Policy Government
  1. Presidential historians tend to rate Woodrow Wilson highly and Warren Harding poorly, but recent perspectives are starting to shift.
  2. Woodrow Wilson's racist tendencies and damaging actions have overshadowed his accomplishments.
  3. Warren Harding, despite being perceived as in over his head, managed to achieve significant positive outcomes during his presidency.

...Teach a Man to Revolt

Anarchonomicon • 334 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights Constitutional Law Civil Liberties Cultural influence
  1. An unalterable core text is crucial for a declaration of rights, much like the enduring nature of the Islamic faith.
  2. Enumerated rights should be cherished as noble titles, making individuals feel superior and proud of their freedoms.
  3. Enforcement of rights through ad hoc vigilante violence is a powerful cultural force that can outlast even the fall of governments.

The Great (Freedom) Reset Has Begun

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 75 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Global Economy Political Ideologies Civil Liberties
  1. Argentina's new president is bringing libertarian principles of small government and sound money into practice, setting an example for the world.
  2. The success or failure of Argentina's economic and social changes will provide lessons for other nations considering similar policies.
  3. The divide in the US between parties and the far left's radical views may lead to a shift towards libertarianism or conservatism, as seen in Argentina.

Sovereign Individuals detected in Argentina?

BowTiedMara - Geoarbitrage & Mobility Assets • 176 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Government International Law Sovereignty Activism Civil Liberties
  1. A couple and their children in Argentina refused to show ID, claiming to be 'citizens of the world'.
  2. They faced legal consequences for not following national laws and ended up in a situation involving federal authorities.
  3. The incident raises questions about personal sovereignty and the balance between individual freedom and state regulations.

I’m Not Fucking Eating Bugs: A Manifesto

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 69 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Climate & Environment Media Social Issues Inequality Civil Liberties
  1. Inflation and shrinkflation can drastically affect our quality of life and purchasing power.
  2. The idea of promoting bug-eating to fight climate change may be a distraction from other issues like inequality and reduced quality of life.
  3. The message here is clear: the author is strongly against the idea of eating bugs as a solution to global issues.

Concerning: Hate speech in Ireland

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 107 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🌍 World Politics Legislation Hate Speech Civil Liberties Free speech Justice System
  1. A new Criminal Justice Bill in Ireland might restrict free speech and have wide-reaching implications due to tech companies based there.
  2. The proposed legislation aims to protect individuals from hate speech based on various characteristics, expanding on current rules.
  3. The Bill introduces stricter penalties for hate speech, holding individuals accountable even if they claim no intent, which could impact both public and private speech.

US gov't creates Ministry of Truth run by cold warrior who smears independent media as 'Russian disinformation'

Geopolitical Economy Report • 358 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Media Censorship Foreign Policy Civil Liberties
  1. The US government created a Ministry of Truth led by a censorial cold warrior to combat 'Russian disinformation' and target independent media outlets.
  2. The DHS, infamous for violating civil liberties, established a Disinformation Governance Board overseen by an anti-Russia information warrior, Nina Jankowicz.
  3. Despite past criticism, Democrats now support rebranding the Bush-era DHS, giving it power over freedom of speech, and using it to escalate the new cold war on Russia and China.

The Construction of a Dictatorship in the United States

Christopher Falcon • 78 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Surveillance Civil Liberties Constitutional Rights
  1. Technocratic totalitarianism is a government system where tech experts, not elected officials, make decisions for the population.
  2. The FISA courts, created by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, have been criticized for lack of transparency and potential constitutional rights breaches.
  3. The NDAA signed by Obama in 2012 allowed for indefinite detention of American citizens without trial, raising concerns about erosion of civil liberties.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Rails Against Covid Mandates

Injecting Freedom • 66 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Civil Liberties Judiciary Legislation
  1. U.S. Supreme Court Justice expressed concern about the erosion of civil liberties during Covid mandates.
  2. Executive officials issued emergency decrees with limited legislative oversight, impacting various aspects of society.
  3. The concentration of power in the hands of a few, especially during emergencies, can lead to unintended consequences and threaten democracy.

An Influential Yet Little-Known Document May Determine Your Civil Liberties

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 47 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Liberties Governors
  1. A little-known organization called the Uniform Law Commission is working on a document to give governors wide powers during emergencies.
  2. The Model Public-Health-Emergency Authority Act aims to clarify governors' powers during health emergencies.
  3. The Act grants governors significant powers, such as issuing orders for various actions, with implications on civil liberties.

James Madison and His Impact on the Founding of America

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Constitution Policy Founding Fathers Civil Liberties
  1. James Madison played a significant role in writing The Federalist Papers with a vision for a strong federal government that protects citizens' rights while balancing state and federal power.
  2. Madison was instrumental in drafting the Bill of Rights to protect citizens from government overreach, with many provisions reflecting his ideas on civil liberties.
  3. Madison's influence on government policies, emphasizing the balance of state and federal authority, is still relevant today and has shaped debates on issues like taxes and healthcare reform.

An Introduction to the Canadian Bill of Rights

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Government Human Rights Canadian Politics Indigenous rights Civil Liberties
  1. The Canadian Bill of Rights protects civil liberties and fundamental freedoms for all Canadians, ensuring no one is denied rights based on race, religion, sex, or age.
  2. The bill covers a wide range of human rights issues, including freedom from discrimination, arbitrary arrest, self-incrimination, unreasonable search, and slavery; it also protects Indigenous peoples' rights.
  3. The bill establishes a framework for human rights protections, ensuring equal treatment under the law, access to education and healthcare, and fostering better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in Canada.