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1982
EU citizens’ rights are under threat from anti-encryption proposals
Along with Threema, Tresorit, and Tutanota, we are releasing a joint statement calling on the EU to reject any ban or attack on end-to-end encryption.
1983
Wrong Again: 50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions
Modern doomsayers have been predicting climate and environmental disaster since the 1960s. They continue to do so today. None of the apocalyptic predictions with due dates as of today have come true. What follows is a collection of notably wild predictions from notable people in government and science.
1984
Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use
Regular cannabis use has harmful effects regardless of the age a person starts using, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
1985
Grindr to be fined almost €10M over GDPR complaint
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority confirmed that Grindr did not receive valid consent from users and announces a fine of 100 Mio NOK (€ 9.63 Mio) on Grindr.
1986
Right to Repair off to the races in 2021 with 14 active states
2021 is shaping up to be a big year for our efforts to secure your right to fix your stuff.
1987
Internet disrupted in Russia amid opposition protests
Network data observed by the NetBlocks Internet Observatory indicate network disruptions in Russia on Saturday 23 January 2021. The outages come amid protests against the detention of prominent opposition activist ...
1988
Who Will Control the Software That Powers the Internet?
Control over important internet services has shifted from open source to proprietary services operated by big tech. As a result, people got access to technology, but that shift also created serious problems.
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What the data says about crime in the U.S.
Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
1992
1993
The Lakota: A Human Story
Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power by Pekka Hämäläinen. Yale University Press, 2019. Hardcover, 544 pages, $35.
1994
Capitol Attack Was Months in the Making on Facebook
Facebook suspended President Trump following the mob attack on Congress. But the platform allowed organizing for the pro-Trump rally, as well as the spread of conspiracy theories and militant extremism that drove the rioters.
1995
Radio users reminded not to use radios in crimes
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
1996
Parler Tricks: Making Software Disappear
Purism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.
1997
Local rules instead of global censorship
After the Capitol riot, the question isn't about how the social media monopolists should wield their power - the question is whether they should have such power in the first place.
1998
Uganda's internet Shutdown
Two days ago, through its communications regulator, Uganda's government ordered the "Suspension Of The Operation Of Internet Gateways" hours before the country's general election. This action was confirmed by several users and journalists who got access to the letter sent to Internet providers.
1999
Energy Production and Consumption
Explore data on how energy production and use varies across the world.
2000
Open Letter from Laura Poitras
The Intercept Promised to Reveal Everything. Then Its Own Scandal Hit. Laura Poitras says she's been fired by First Look Media over Reality Winner controversy. Now she's questioning the watchdog's integrity.
2001
2002
U.S. insurrectionists received $500k in bitcoins from French donor
Did you know that Alt-right groups got $500k in bitcoins a month before the capitol riot? Read the entire report here and find out who the secret donor is.
2003
Antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E associated with lower risk of Parkinson’s
MINNEAPOLIS - People who consume high levels of vitamin C and E in their diet may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease than people who get only small amounts of these nutrients, according to a new study published in the January 6, 2021, online issue of Neurology ® , the medical journal of the American Academy of…
2004
Workaholism leads to health problems, work addiction risk depends on occupation
Workaholism or work addiction risk is a growing public health concern that can lead to many negative mental and physical health outcomes such as depression, anxiety or sleep disorder. Perception of work (job demands and job control) may become a major cause of employees’ work addiction. The international group of…
2005
Two Worlds: So Much Prosperity, So Much Skepticism
The demand for forecasts grows after a surprise.
2006
EFF's response to social media companies' decisions to block Trump’s accounts
Like most people in the United States and around the world, EFF is shocked and disgusted by Wednesday’s violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. We support all those who are working to defend the Constitution and the rule of law, and we are grateful for the service of policymakers, staffers, and other...
2007
Arrests of Hong Kong democrats shows why EU must reject China investment
On 6 January 2021, 53 people were arrested in Hong Kong under the National Security Law, including the organisers and candidates in last July’s democratic primaries where over 600,000 Hong Kongers voted for pro-democracy candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections. On the morning of 6
2008
ACLU Statement Opposing the 'Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act' (2019)
In this letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, the ACLU urged Members to oppose H.R. 4192, Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act. By reifying and broadening domestic terrorism authorities, H.R. 4192 would unnecessarily expand law enforcement authorities to target and discriminate against the very…
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