Michael Schellenberger

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5/28/2025, 2:03:16 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Now, the State Department has put in place a policy to deny visas to foreign nationals who are and were involved in the censorship of American citizens, companies, and foreigners in the United States, as well as to their immediate family members, under the Immigration and
Michael Shellenberger
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And on Monday, senior State Department officials traveled to France to raise their concerns about the lawfare against presidential front-runner, Marine Le Pen, and to Ireland to raise their concerns with the “Digital Services Act,” (DSA), the law that allows the EU to censor
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 a U.S. policy to deny visas to foreign officials involved in censorship, highlighting its potential application to specific individuals. It engages in public discourse by addressing international relations, censorship, and visa policies.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to inform about a policy that could impact international relations, potentially doing harm if not carefully applied. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by not disclosing unnecessary personal details but mentions specific individuals, which could impact their dignity. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not explicitly promote understanding or empathy, focusing instead on policy implications.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It presents a critical view of foreign censorship without engaging in personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to discuss a policy that could influence international behavior regarding censorship. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech by discussing measures against censorship, aligning with the principle of responsible platform use. [+1]