Michael Schellenberger

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Secretary Marco Rubio
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For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights.

Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials and persons who are complicit in censoring Americans.
5/28/2025, 2:16:18 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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TWITTER FILES BRAZIL
Michael Shellenberger
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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
Michael Shellenberger
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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).
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.
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
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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

The statement from @SecRubio addresses concerns about censorship and free speech, particularly regarding foreign interference. It announces a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign officials involved in censoring Americans, aligning with broader discussions on free speech and government actions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to protect Americans from foreign censorship, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By addressing censorship, the statement promotes understanding and empathy for those affected by such actions. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for free speech, aiming to better society by protecting individual rights. [+1]