Michael Schellenberger

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5/28/2025, 2:02:46 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Last week, Rubio said the administration was considering sanctions under the Magnitsky Act against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for his sweeping censorship edicts.
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 discusses U.S. diplomatic actions concerning international censorship and legal actions against political figures, which constitutes public discourse. It highlights concerns about censorship and legal measures in France and the EU, reflecting on U.S. foreign policy and free speech issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about censorship, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for free speech. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By addressing censorship, the statement promotes understanding and empathy towards those affected by restrictive laws. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to highlight issues of censorship, aiming to influence public opinion and policy. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by criticizing censorship laws and actions. [+1]