Michael Schellenberger

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5/28/2025, 2:02:30 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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In April, Rubio shut down the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC), which had funded censorship advocacy by the Global Disinformation Index, a UK-based NGO with ties to the Intelligence Community.
Michael Shellenberger
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Since taking office, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken a series of actions to push back against growing foreign government demands to censor American citizens and American technology companies like Google, Meta, and X.
Michael Shellenberger
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Around the world, governments are threatening & censoring US social media platforms for legal speech. Now, @SecRubio @StateDept says it will deny visas to foreign nationals engaged in censorship against Americans, US tech companies, and people posting from inside the US.

The statement involves public discourse as it addresses international relations, censorship, and potential sanctions under the Magnitsky Act. It reflects on the actions of a U.S. official in response to foreign censorship, highlighting issues of free speech and international policy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but discusses actions that could impact international relations.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding of U.S. policy against censorship, aligning with free speech values. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to address censorship, aiming to protect free speech. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech principles by opposing censorship and discussing policy actions. [+1]