Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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TWITTER FILES - BRAZIL

Brazil is engaged in a sweeping crackdown on free speech led by a Supreme Court justice named Alexandre de Moraes.

De Moraes has thrown people in jail without trial for things they posted on social media. He has demanded the removal of users from social
5/28/2025, 2:10:56 PM
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In April, Trump revoked the security clearance of a Department of Homeland Security official whose cybersecurity agency oversaw in 2019 and 2020 government-funded NGO schemes to demand censorship of Facebook and X (then-Twitter).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.

The statement 'TWITTER FILES BRAZIL' is part of a broader discussion on censorship and free speech, both in the U.S. and internationally. It highlights concerns about government overreach and the suppression of free expression, particularly in Brazil. The conversation involves allegations of censorship and interference in democratic processes, which are significant public issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises awareness about potential harm caused by censorship, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By discussing censorship, the statement promotes understanding of free speech issues, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+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 public discourse about censorship without personal attacks, aligning with constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to highlight issues of censorship, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]