Michael Schellenberger

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5/29/2025, 1:15:46 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Statement from @SecRubio
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.
Michael Shellenberger
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TWITTER FILES BRAZIL
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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
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).
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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.
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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.

The statement discusses a US travel ban on British officials due to social media censorship, highlighting international tensions over free speech and content moderation. It reflects concerns about foreign influence on American tech platforms and aligns with the 'America First' policy directive.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm caused by foreign 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.
    It promotes understanding of the US stance on free speech and censorship, fostering empathy for those affected by foreign policies. [+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 protect American interests and citizens. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech principles by challenging foreign censorship and promoting American policies. [+1]