There is a certain irony in the fact that one of the most recognizable symbols of online protest in 2025 is a cartoon paperclip from the late 1990s. Clippy, Microsoftâs awkward but well-meaning virtual assistant, has been resurrected by Louis Rossmann, an electronics repair advocate who has spent years fighting corporate overreach in the technologyContinue reading “From Clippy to Control: The Politics of a Changing Internet”
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2025âs Political Landscape: Epstein, Trump, and the Rising Tide of Online Censorship & Control
The year 2025 has unfolded as a turbulent convergence of high-profile scandals and sweeping legislative initiatives that together define the digital and political climate. At center stage is the resurgence of Jeffrey Epstein-related revelations, with new DOJ releases repeatedly naming Donald Trump and intensifying scrutiny around their association. Since January, Epstein files have dominated headlines,Continue reading “2025âs Political Landscape: Epstein, Trump, and the Rising Tide of Online Censorship & Control”
SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?
In the ongoing battle over internet safety and free speech, the newly reintroduced SCREEN Actâshort for Shielding Childrenâs Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Netâhas reignited a contentious national debate. Backed by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Mary Miller (R-IL), the SCREEN Act is framed as a measure to protect minors from exposure toContinue reading “SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?”