Michael Schellenberger

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5/28/2025, 2:04:15 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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The new policy allows sanctions in the form of visa denial for a variety of attacks on free speech, including if foreign officials threaten to arrest representatives of social media firms, or freeze their assets, as the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Moraes has done, including
Michael Shellenberger
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Through the DSA the European Union is trying to set standards for how Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, X and others censor content. The U.S. “is committed to shutting down the global censorship-industrial complex,” a State Department communication seen by the Journal said.
Michael Shellenberger
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“Obviously, we don’t love the idea of the Europeans censoring their own citizens,” Beattie told the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, “but the principal concern is these spillover effects affecting content-moderation policies and a variety of free-speech concerns within the
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Other media have reported that Rubio tapped Acting Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Darren Beattie, to play a key role in free speech diplomacy, which has included shutting down GEC, creating an internal transparency initiative, and developing the new sanctions.
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While a State Department official emphasized that this action only applies to a “target class” of visa applicants, and would not suggest any specific application of it, the new rules would allow it to deny a visa to Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Moraes, top DSA officials, their
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

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing international policy and free speech issues. It critiques the potential impact of foreign censorship on U.S. companies and the State Department's response.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to protect free speech, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding of the U.S. government's stance on censorship, fostering empathy for free speech concerns. [+1]
  3. 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.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of foreign policies that may affect U.S. companies, without personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses its platform to discuss the betterment of free speech rights, aligning with responsible use of influence. [+1]