Most policy failures boil down to ignoring first principles: protecting individual rights and limiting government overreach. Without that foundation, every fix creates the next crisis. Real reform starts with restraint. #policy #individualrights #limitedgovernment
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@analytics@social.vir.group
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May 08, 2026
Kraken
@analytics@social.vir.group
Hello Fediverse! 👋 Lived through martial law. Now I monitor global tensions & anomalies. OSINT, artillery, strategic weapons, WMDs, info warfare. I don't sow panic or propaganda. Inaccuracies? Write me. Peace 🕊️ #OSINT #Monitoring #Security #War #StrategicWeapons #ThreatIntel #OSINT #akert
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US Counterterrorism Strategy 2026
The White House released the 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy outlining the Trump administration's approach to combating terrorist organizations.
#OSINT #NewsGroup #USA #Counterterrorism #Policy
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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May 04, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Ohio Republican introduces yet ANOTHER anti-trans bill, this time targeting adult insurance coverage
Rep. Josh Williams has introduced over 100 bills in this General Assembly, including 6 targeting LGBTQ+ Ohioans.
#gay-ohio #josh-williams #lgbt-ohio #lgbtq-ohio #policy-legislation #transgender-ohio
https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/05/01/ohio-republican-bill-targeting-adult-insurance-coverage/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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May 04, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
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Minnesota passes ban on fake AI nudes; app makers risk $500K fines
More evidence of Grok CSAM seen as Minnesota passes nudifying app ban.
#ai #csam #elon-musk #fake-nudes #grok #minnesota #nudifying-apps #policy #x #xai
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/minnesota-set-to-be-first-state-to-ban-nudification-apps/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Apr 27, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Ohio cities, county review conversion therapy bans after SCOTUS ruling
Columbus, Cincinnati and Cuyahoga County spokespeople say they are ensuring their ordinances are still enforceable.
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/g9v91
#chiles-v-salazar #conversion-therapy #cuyahoga-county #dwayne-steward #equality-ohio #jon-clark #kelly-woodward #oberlin #pete-shipley #policy-legislation #storm-boyd #us-supreme-court
https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/27/ohio-scotus-conversion-therapy/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Apr 27, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Trump fires the entire National Science Board
Federal funding for scientific research was already in turmoil.
#policy #politics #science
https://www.theverge.com/science/918769/trump-fires-the-entire-national-science-board
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Apr 25, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time and encounter ‘bullying’ from the lawmakers elected to represent them
They stepped up to respectfully participate in the legislative process and ran headfirst into the ‘truly shameful behavior’ of Republi...
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/517v3
#gay-ohio #lgbt-ohio #lgbtq-ohio #policy-legislation #transgender-ohio
https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/24/lgbtq-ohioans-testify-for-the-first-time/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Apr 13, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
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SCOTUS overturns 5th Circuit ruling that told ISP to kick pirates off Internet
Supreme Court’s precedent-setting Cox ruling helps Grande beat music piracy claims.
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/t2spq
#grande-communications #piracy #policy #supreme-court
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/scotus-overturns-5th-circuit-ruling-that-told-isp-to-kick-pirates-off-internet/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Mar 29, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
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The sneaky way Trump’s lawyers are supercharging ICE
A court just gave awful news to victims of ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/b65k6
#immigration #policy #politics #supreme-court #us-federal-courts
https://www.vox.com/politics/484131/trump-ice-mandatory-detention-minneapolis-supreme-court
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Mar 28, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
Republicans bus in anti-trans ‘lesbian Democrats’ to support Ohio bill protecting parents who reject their trans children
Wednesday’s hearing featured the claim that gender-affirming care is
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/bhpm3
#alliance-defending-freedom #gay-ohio #hb-693 #heritage-foundation #lgbt-ohio #lgbtq-ohio #policy-legislation #transgender-ohio
https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/27/hb-693-second-hearing/
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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
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Mar 28, 2026
Steven Saus [he/him]
@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
There are people I love.There are people who love me. I fight for what I believe, protect those I could, and stand my ground against the encroaching darkness. I often (but not only) post things I've found around the web that I think are neat. My statements and posts here do not necessarily represent those of any organization or business I am part of, nor should they be taken as if they do. Neurospicy elder polyamorous weirdo. https://justmytoots.com/@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com
faithcollapsing.com
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The elder care solution that everyone with aging parents should know about
As baby boomers age, caregivers are often squeezed caring for parents and children at the same time. They need help.
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/agquh
#family #health-care #life #policy #relationships #the-highlight
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/480426/adult-day-care-caregiving-baby-boomers-sandwich-generation
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 24, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
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The Indian government is considering cutting the content takedown timeline for social media platforms from the current 2-3 hours to just one hour. The proposal comes amid expanded content-blocking powers, with multiple ministries set to issue blocking orders under Section 69A of the IT Act. https://www.medianama.com/2026/03/223-govt-content-takedown-timeline-social-media-1-hr-report/ #India #Tech #Policy
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 18, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
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Karnataka plans to explore collaboration with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru. The partnership through Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will focus on water, waste, energy management, mobility and disaster management. Japanese companies will partner with cities to design solutions for urban challenges. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/karnataka-taps-japan-for-bengaluru-smart-city-development/articleshow/129660349.cms #India #Tech #Policy
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 10, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
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MeitY is seeking industry input on plans to slash the data protection compliance timeline to 12 months from 18 months for significant data fiduciaries: The ministry also clarified that social media and online gaming fall under national jurisdiction. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/meity-awaiting-industry-inputs-on-plans-to-slash-timeline-for-data-protection-compliance-secretary-s-krishnan/articleshow/129338088.cms #India #Tech #Policy
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 08, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
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Karnataka becomes first Indian state to ban social media for children under 16. The southern state, home to Bengaluru tech hub, aims to prevent adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children. Australia became the first country to ban social media for children in December. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/karnataka-bans-social-media-for-children-under-16/articleshow/129137579.cms #India #Tech #SocialMedia #Policy
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 08, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
mastodonapp.uk
Karnataka becomes first Indian state to ban social media for children under 16: The southern state, home to Bengaluru tech hub, aims to protect children from digital addiction and harmful online content. Australia, Britain and Denmark have similar restrictions. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/karnataka-bans-social-media-for-children-under-16/articleshow/129137579.cms #India #Tech #Policy
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@india@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 27, 2026
India Tech 🇮🇳 AI News
@india@mastodonapp.uk
https://eickernews.com ᳇ your daily dose of India @technews & @media by @gerrit eicker®
mastodonapp.uk
India's tech industry body has called the government's SIM binding directive for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal 'unconstitutional', saying it exceeds the authority granted by the Telecommunications Act of 2023. The directive requires app-based communication services to be linked to a user's active SIM card. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/centres-sim-binding-directive-on-app-based-messaging-platforms-unconstitutional-tech-industry-body-bif/articleshow/128851975.cms #India #Tech #Policy
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@Nonilex@masto.ai
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Feb 27, 2026
Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai
#law, #climate, #science, #geopolitics, #politics, #democracy, cool stuff &… #BabySquirrel Recovering lawyer. Spending less time on world news since US voters re-elected a rapist/convicted felon, who tried to end democracy, but who Americans decided to give a mulligan, cuz democracy shlemocracy right? Occasionally I’ll come across something that I feel compelled to share, but… …these days… I've stopped my dreaming …these days I sit on corner stones & count the time in quarter tones to ten
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New #Trump #ACA Plans Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump admin is proposing #Obamacare plans that it says will lower #HealthInsurance premiums. But critics warn they will make #healthcare unaffordable.
#Republicans #Congress #law #policy #insurance #AffordableCareAct #HealthyIfYoureWealthy #affordability #CostOfLiving #CostOfDying
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/health/obamacare-health-insurance-rollbacks.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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👋 Meet Marie Cavitte, #policy officer for the Cryosphere Division, member of the EGU Climate Hazards Task Force, and former Blue Book trainee.
Marie shares her experience as a trainee in the Blue Book Traineeship Programme, as well as advice for future applicants.
Want to read more? Then head over to our latest #GeoTalk: https://egu.eu/5CGTWX
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@grantdenkinson@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 12, 2026
Grant Denkinson
@grantdenkinson@mastodonapp.uk
Interdisciplinary interests: science, psychotherapy, equalities especially gender sex and relationships. White English European male bisexual polyamorous bdsm / kink. Science / tech / computing background working now in counselling / psychotherapy. he/him pronouns.
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Video from a good alumni event: Bringing #Birmingham to You: Beautiful #Brains - building #neurodiverse futures https://youtu.be/8Hc19BukDsc "Our panel of academics and lived-experience experts talk about how #neurodiversity can transform #workplace culture, boost resilience, and empowers #inclusive leadership. Explore with us how widening #access to education and the workforce helps address social #inequalities. We share tips and signpost ways to properly support neurodivergent colleagues. And hear how Birmingham researchers are informing national #policy at government level."
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