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The East Wind Blows Westward

Peak Horse • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Surveillance
  1. Censorship has evolved over time; while past regimes used blunt tools to suppress ideas, modern methods allow for more subtle manipulation of content.
  2. Digital tools like deepfakes and automated filters can spread misinformation and control narratives, making it essential to teach people how to spot fake content.
  3. To protect the truth, we must ensure open access to stories and advocate for transparency in digital media, so real information can thrive over manufactured narratives.

Can The iPhone Save Our Democracy?

The Weekly Dish • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Surveillance
  1. Phone cameras, especially iPhones, can capture crucial evidence that holds authorities accountable and helped prevent Minneapolis from remaining under siege.
  2. Protests flared after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, with clashes between protesters and law enforcement on January 24.
  3. The piece appears on a paid Substack with a free excerpt available and asks readers to subscribe to read the full article.