Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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The idea that US officials worked to censor ordinary Americans is a debunked conspiracy theory, say the mainstream media. But it's not. And now, newly released documents reveal a conspiracy not just to violate the First Amendment but also to interfere with the 2020 elections.
5/28/2025, 2:07:55 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Internationally, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have voiced concerns over censorship by foreign governments. In February, Vance gave a speech in Munich in which he criticized European governments' free speech and lawfare against populist candidates.
Michael Shellenberger
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An Executive Order, the “America First Policy Directive,” signed by President Donald Trump in January, declared the foreign policy of the United States to be the protection of core American interests and American citizens.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The new State Department sanctions reinforce the administration’s view of freedom of expression as a strategic American interest, as well as an instrument of foreign policy.
Michael Shellenberger
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And the new rules would also sanction foreign officials who threaten to arrest foreign nationals “physically present in the United States” for activity they take on U.S. technology platforms, and who order US tech companies to halt payments to individuals in the United States for
Michael Shellenberger
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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.
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

The statement discusses the revocation of a security clearance related to alleged censorship activities, engaging with issues of free speech and government actions. It implies criticism of government censorship and interference, aligning with broader discussions on freedom of expression.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm through censorship, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+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 naming the official, but it implies misconduct, which could affect dignity. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of government actions related to free speech, aligning with promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
  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 engages in criticism of government actions, which can be constructive, but lacks detailed evidence, potentially leading to assumptions.