Michael Schellenberger

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8/4/2025, 6:43:04 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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We requested comments from the STF, the TSE, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Brazilian Army, Moraes, and other individuals in the WhatsApp group. None responded by the time of publication.

Read the full investigation by @david_agape_ & @EliVieiraJr here:
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“Because we have already lived through dictatorships, and we don’t want any more.”

This is a portrait of a judiciary turned into a political weapon.

Jailing people for opinions, censoring critics, and spying on citizens is something no democracy tolerates.

Last week, President
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“A distortion typical of authoritarian regimes”

Legal experts are unanimous: the STF and TSE broke all legal boundaries.

Marco Aurélio Mello, former Supreme Court Justice, called Moraes’ power grab “nefarious.” and the Jan 8 sentences “disproportionate.” Said Mello, “I cannot
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“Can I reach out to partners?”

Later on March 3, Kusahara wrote, “I’m going to pass on an instruction from the Justice: Ask Eduardo to check whether they’ve participated in any WhatsApp or Telegram groups about the coup.”

In an effort to comply, Tagliaferro asked if he could
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“Does the team have the women’s positive reports handy so I can print and show them to the Justice?”

The group’s messages make it clear that Moraes dictated their activities. On March 8, 2023, the STF made headlines by announcing the release of 149 women on International Women’s
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“We can’t afford to sit around philosophizing.”

Sources close to the investigation revealed that Moraes' representative, Kusahara, “basically told the judges what to do,” despite holding no official position in the court.

Kusahara left no doubt that the purpose of the operation

The statement and its context involve a discussion on political and judicial issues in Brazil, focusing on allegations of judicial overreach and censorship. It critiques the actions of the judiciary and highlights concerns about democracy and freedom of expression.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by judicial actions, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+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 discussing public figures and institutions, not individuals' private matters. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing information on judicial actions and their implications for democracy. [+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 constructive criticism of the judiciary, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on actions and policies. [+1]