Michael Schellenberger

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5/28/2025, 2:04:24 PM
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The new rule would also allow the State Department to deny visas to foreign officials who demand that US companies follow foreign censorship demands in the form of “content moderation policies,” as the European Union appears poised to do with the DSA.
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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
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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.
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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

The statement discusses U.S. policy measures to protect free speech on technology platforms by sanctioning foreign officials who threaten U.S. nationals or tech companies. It addresses international relations and free speech, making it part of public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to protect individuals from harm by foreign officials, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by addressing the importance of free speech and the potential negative impact of foreign censorship. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for free speech, contributing to societal betterment. [+2]