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Net Neutrality Ruling an Ominous Giveaway to Big Telecom
Washington, DC — On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit struck down Net Neutrality rules that prevented internet service providers from degrading or blocking service to certain websites. The rules—which were originally enacted under the Obama administration, then repealed under the first Trump administration and then reinstated by the Biden administration—were … Continued
How to Protect Yourself From the Salt Typhoon Hack, No Matter What the FBI Says
DOJ Spying on Congress, House Intel Failures Show Need for Surveillance Reform
Washington, DC — On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General released a report showing that in 2020 the DOJ secretly compelled phone and tech companies to give up email and phone records from two members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers. Some of those staffers work for the House Intelligence Committee, … Continued
Grassroots Campaign to Thank 19 Senators Who Voted to Limit Weapons to Israel
Washington, DC — On Monday, Demand Progress and a coalition of 56 other progressive, faith-based, humanitarian and foreign policy advocacy groups launched a grassroots campaign to thank the record 19 Democratic and Independent Senators who voted last week to block transfers of certain offensive weapons to the Israeli military. The organizations will direct their millions … Continued
Demand Progress Condemns House Passage of Anti-Democratic Nonprofit Bill
Washington, DC — On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-184 to pass H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which would empower the executive branch to revoke the tax exempt status for groups that are vaguely deemed to be a “terrorist-supporting organization.” The legislation was introduced as a … Continued
Civil Liberties, Charitable Groups Protest Bill They Say Would Be Used To Silence Them
19 Senators Vote to Limit Arms Transfers to Israel
Strong Number of ‘Yes’ Votes Follows More Than 100,000 People Asking Senators to Vote for Limiting Weapons Transfers Washington, DC — Today, 19 Senate Democrats and independents voted to approve at least one Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block transfers of certain offensive weapons to the Israeli military. Demand Progress and a coalition of 56 … Continued
Online Information Sellers Threaten Servicemembers, Veterans
Data Brokers Selling Overseas U.S. Military Location Data
Washington, DC — On Tuesday, a joint investigation by WIRED, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and Netzpolitik.org revealed that online data brokers are selling detailed location data on U.S. military and intelligence personnel overseas. The story also revealed that the Federal Trade Commission is preparing to file multiple lawsuits that will formally recognize U.S. military bases as … Continued
The urgency for Democrats and pro-democracy activists to build a new information ecosystem
Senate Rejects Sanders’ Bid to Halt Arms to Israel Over Gaza Atrocities
Will Democrats help Bernie block weapons to Israel?
Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany
Jack Reed: Join Chris Van Hollen to Limit Arms Sales to Israel
Israel Repeatedly Defied Reed’s Calls for Increased Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Washington, DC — Last year, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) issued a joint statement with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) saying that U.S. assistance to Israel “must be consistent with our interests and values and used in a manner that adheres to international humanitarian law, … Continued
Will Sen. Shaheen Vote to Limit Weapons Transfers to Israel?
Shaheen Called for Increased Humanitarian Aid and a De-Escalation in Violence, Israel Defied Her Washington, DC — One month ago, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called on the U.S. and allies to “take all steps to get humanitarian aid to those who need it in Gaza” and said “I strongly urge Israel to abide by its … Continued