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Reports
Comments on ISOC’s draft policy brief, ‘VPN Restrictions’ (2026)
Comments on ISOC’s draft policy brief, ‘VPN Restrictions’ (2026)
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Shorts
Hebron University professor’s abduction by Israeli forces draws protest
Hebron University professor’s abduction by Israeli forces draws protest
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An independent tracker has begun documenting Trump administration actions on federal information access
An independent tracker has begun documenting Trump administration actions on federal information access
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Mozilla Foundation launches petition to retain Instagram encryption
Mozilla Foundation launches petition to retain Instagram encryption
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World Bank economist launches online repository of publications on Haiti
World Bank economist launches online repository of publications on Haiti
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Reports
A huge draw, Figure AI’s humanoid labour livestream enters Day 3
A huge draw, Figure AI’s humanoid labour livestream enters Day 3
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With over a million views in 12 days, Bernie Sanders' video appeal for 32-hour work week is going places
With over a million views in 12 days, Bernie Sanders' video appeal for 32-hour work week is going places
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Petition to bring Dominica’s donkey torturer to book gains traction
Petition to bring Dominica’s donkey torturer to book gains traction
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Scam-baiting YouTube channel Scam Sandwich exposes ‘Expert Tech Solutions’, a Pakistan-based online scam operation
Scam-baiting YouTube channel Scam Sandwich exposes ‘Expert Tech Solutions’, a Pakistan-based online scam operation
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The willingness to flower
The willingness to flower
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Biden’s preemptive pardons—followed by Trump’s pardons of January 6, 2021 rioters—expose a broken system and a nation under siege
Biden’s preemptive pardons—followed by Trump’s pardons of January 6, 2021 rioters—expose a broken system and a nation under siege
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‘Raising moral issues in STEM’: An American teacher of Ethics shares his course experience
‘Raising moral issues in STEM’: An American teacher of Ethics shares his course experience
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Mia Mottley preaches reason to the West; calls for a National Unity Government in Haiti
Mia Mottley preaches reason to the West; calls for a National Unity Government in Haiti
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ISOC's Andrew Sullivan sounds alarm against weakening Russia's Internet access; warns of broader consequences
ISOC's Andrew Sullivan sounds alarm against weakening Russia's Internet access; warns of broader consequences
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Caveats aside, Ross Coulthart's UFO documentary is worth every minute
Caveats aside, Ross Coulthart's UFO documentary is worth every minute
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For our times, coinages from 'con'
For our times, coinages from 'con'
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Republicans must prevent an effective second bid from Trump
Republicans must prevent an effective second bid from Trump
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June 24, 2026: Earth Index Deep Search, free online introduction
June 24, 2026: Earth Index Deep Search, free online introduction
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Self-identified women social entrepreneurs: May 28, 2026, is the new application deadline for ‘VV Venture—AI for Impact Program’
Self-identified women social entrepreneurs: May 28, 2026, is the new application deadline for ‘VV Venture—AI for Impact Program’
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