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  1. 3 hours ago

    We're excited that the passed through committee today. If you hate the way Facebook moderates posts, you should love this bill, which requires Facebook to interoperate with competing platforms so that users can choose the moderators they want.

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  2. 6 hours ago

    The SCOTUS decision in United States v. Arthrex is an important and timely reminder that the Director of the Patent Office needs to be accountable through the political process for the enormous power that comes with the position.

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  3. 6 hours ago

    Read more about why we filed an amicus brief in the case here: Thanks also to and for their important work to protect the free speech rights of public school students.

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  4. 6 hours ago

    We asked the Court to “limit[] the ability of public schools to reach into and regulate the private lives of students.” Justice Breyer noted this fact: "regulations of off-campus speech, when coupled with regulations of on-campus speech, include all the speech a student utters".

    A snippet from the opinion. It reads, "rfom the student speaker’s perspective, regulations of off-campus speech, when coupled with regulations of on-campus speech, include all the speech a student utters during the full 24-hour day. That means courts must be more skeptical of a school’s efforts to regulate off-campus speech, for doing so may mean the student cannot engage in that kind of speech at all.”
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  5. 6 hours ago

    In our brief, we wrote that “social media is a central means for young people to express themselves, connect with others, and engage in advocacy surrounding issues they care about.” Justice Breyer acknowledged this in the Court's opinion:

    A snippet from the opinion. It reads: "the school itself has an interest in protecting a student's unpopular expression, especially when the expression takes place off campus. America's public schools are the nurseries of democracy."
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  6. 6 hours ago

    The Court also rightfully declined to give lesser protection to students’ speech on social media. This is critical, given that public school students, like most young people, use social media to engage in a wide variety of self-expression, political speech, and activism.

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  7. 6 hours ago

    This is an important victory for the free speech rights of public school students. We’re pleased that the Supreme Court recognized that public school officials are sharply limited in punishing students’ off-campus speech, even when it is vulgar.

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    7 hours ago

    NEW: After an report revealed 100+ officers received free Ring devices or discounts & were encouraged to promote the company, the LAPD said it launched an investigation to determine if any of the communications violated department policy.

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  9. 7 hours ago

    Online proctoring companies advertise their automated cheating-detection tools when it suits them, then dodge critics by claiming that schools are to blame for any problems with false-positives. It’s time for these companies to accept responsibility.

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  10. 7 hours ago

    You're never too young for a better digital future.

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  11. 7 hours ago

    The is the most important tech law in decades, using interoperability to weaken the grip of Big Tech on our digital lives. We're glued to the markup in the House Judiciary Committee today! Read our breakdown of ACCESS here:

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  12. 8 hours ago

    Amazon Sidewalk isn't "internet sharing." So what is it, exactly?

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  13. 8 hours ago

    Congress is debating the ACCESS Act, one of the most important tech laws in decades. It requires Big Tech platforms to interoperate with smaller platforms, giving users real power to vote with their feet. Watch the debate here.

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  14. 9 hours ago

    Help us ban federal use of invasive and harmful face surveillance. Tell your members of congress to co-sponsor the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act.

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  15. 10 hours ago

    Sacramento has parked $7 billion for broadband at the request of big ISPs, but Governor Newsom's plan remains the clearest way to universal affordable 21st century access. Here's why.

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  16. 11 hours ago

    See the full post and more detailed guidance (3/3)

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  17. 11 hours ago

    Keeping each other safe, accountable, and cared for gets easier when you have more people involved, so be sure to share with friends! (2/3)

    SECURITY TIPS FOR ONLINE LGBTQ+ DATING, presented by a rainbow space kitty. Sharing pics: * strip identifying metadata sending pictures to yourself in Signal’s “Note to Self” feature * adding watermarks can prevent someone from impersonating you Safe sexting: * get clearly communicated consent about how intimate things can be shared or saved * be mindful about choosing pics that don’t give away your location * use a privacy-first video chatting app like Jitsi Meeting someone offline: * meet somewhere public first * tell a friend where you’re going, who you’re meeting with, and when you plan on checking in again * always know your rights and local LGBTQ+ laws It’s a group effort: * privacy and security is easier when you include others you know and trust * caring for yourself is caring for others, and vice versa
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  18. 11 hours ago

    Happy ! We've created beginner-friendly tips on safety considerations and security tips for online LGBTQ+ dating. (1/3)

    A rainbow space kitty, with the title: Security Tips for Online LGBTQ+ Dating. The tips: Making a new dating profile: * use a unique email or phone number to register * consider using temporary disposable email services * carefully choose profile pics that don’t reveal your location or identity Safe chatting: * be aware that apps rarely truly delete messages * sometimes your posts may lead to your location (e.g. Snapchat’s map feature) * virtualized phone services can give you a secondary phone number and the ability to screen phone calls
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  19. 12 hours ago

    The Supreme Court just upheld the important process that lets the public challenge junk patents.

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  20. 14 hours ago

    Online proctoring companies claim to detect academic dishonesty solely through artificial intelligence, invariably leading to false-positives. At last, one company is making changes.

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