Appeals Court Upholds FCC Decision to Gut Net Neutrality
“Net neutrality is a fundamental part of maintaining an open internet that is equally accessible to everyone, regardless of their political perspective or financial means." More
DARE: Pentagon Testing Mass Surveillance Balloons across the U.S.
Pentagon begins testing use of mass surveillance high-altitude balloons throughout six Midwest states. Apple has announced it is halting practice of... More
DARE: Fake News Is Getting a Big Boost from Real Companies
Advertising companies boost fake news as spread of disinformation overwhelms easy access to quality journalism. (See PEN America's most recent report on... More
Future of Net Neutrality to be Determined in Mozilla v. FCC
"Oral arguments began today in the Mozilla v. FCC, which will help pave the way to protect (and hopefully resurrect) a free and open internet.” More
DARE: Rep. Chris Stewart Defends Trump’s Response to Khashoggi Killing
As Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) link Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in... More
DARE: ‘What You’re Seeing… Is Not What’s Happening.’ People Are Comparing This Trump Quote to George Orwell
President Trump goes chillingly Orwellian to Veterans of Foreign Wars, saying: "Just remember, what you're seeing and what you're reading is not what's happening." VFW later chides members for… More
DARE: TV Anchors Agape After the Trump-Putin Appearance
Newscasters and analysts express shock and disbelief after Trump-Putin press conference in which the President repeatedly sided with the Russian leader and expressed distrust for US intelligence agencies. More
DARE: Tillerson Says Leaders Who ‘Conceal the Truth’ Risk Freedom
Ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson criticizes Trump's deceit as a threat to democracy. Senate takes key step to reverse FCC repeal of net neutrality, setting stage for House showdown.… More
DARE: Twitter Will Start Hiding Tweets that “Detract from the Conversation”
Twitter announces that it will hide certain tweets from conversation threads in a bid to counter trolling. Senate expected to vote today on a resolution to overturn the FCC's… More
DARE: Trump suggests pulling credentials from ‘corrupt’ media
Conflating critical coverage and fake news, President Trump suggests taking away news networks' press “credentials.” Denver Post supporters carry protest against profit draining to New York office of hedge… More
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