@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #notodigitalID #stopKOSA #stopKIDSAct
Houchin looks to push kids social media ban in lame duck. This means potentially between Nov. 14th 2026 & Jan 2027
Idk how successful this will be but we must be aware & keep screaming at reps to opposed these bills
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - US MT:
- Android still in danger of being locked down. Find ways to preserve your privacy below
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - US MT:
Meta is being sued in Florida under the same case details as the suit they settled on, pushing for compelled speech
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - US MT:
- Something to possibly support against foreign censors in the US: the federal GRANITE Act
- Gay bars across the country say that Meta is flagging and deactivating their accounts without warning
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - US MT:
- Cambridge City Council voted 8-1 to pass a policy order that deprioritizes the arrest and prosecution of persons for consensual adult sex work
- LGBTQ+ Group Turns Its Back on Democrats Adopting GOP Trans Rhetoric
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - US Megathread(CRITICAL):
- Discord global AVing is in effect. DEMAND DISCORD WALK IT BACK: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...
- It appears WOW has now introduced age verification
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #notoDigitalID #canada
Fri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- It appears C-22 had a recent debate and it did not go over well with Gary, someone who was confident it'd pass in its current form
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- Sex workers' rights are under attack across Europe and Central Asia.
- Vietnam has stepped up its restrictions against Steam. Thisvis the only source i have right now
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- Denmark breach exposes personal data of 8.8 million people
- Apparently debate on "protecting kids online" occured in Parliament in the EU. No transcript yet. Sounds like its a tug of war on either side.
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- UK Aims to Begin Enforcing 'Choking' Ban Before Year's End. Supposedly it also bans depictions of incest
- Questionable source: Social media users face passport checks to enforce under-16 ban
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- Very good news: FA has since gathered nearly $200k in a matter of a week for its gofundme
- French Parliament Rejects Ban on Purchase of 'Remote' Sexual Services
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US MT:
- EU Council (COREPER) considered revised compromise proposal of Digital Omnibus from Irish presidency. Afaik it includes pro-ai provisions. Support was apparently split
- Polish MPs back online content blocking bill after deadly school stabbing
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US Megathread(CRITICAL):
- Feedback for EU Kids Act are OPEN to get your voices heard and sent to European Parliament and Council for OPPOSING KIDS Act
- Sign the citizen's initiative to oppose KIDS Act before Aug 27: eci.ec.europa.eu/066/public/#...
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialFri. FYI - Non-US Megathread(CRITICAL):
- Brazil 1st round election: Lula loses 45% to Bol. 47%. Goes to runoff election by late October
- Discord global AVing still in effect. DO NOT COMPLY. DEMAND DISCIRD WALK IT BACK: support.discord.com/hc/en-us
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #NoToDigitalID #notopornban
Friday FYI - US Bills to Oppose, NEW TODAY:
- 16 & Up Social Media Act today
- Rep. Issa's HR 10364(NOT ASAA)
- CA AB 2047(enrolled to governor)
- Senate NDAA(includes the anti-section 230 "Stop CSAM Act"
- Rick Scott's SCREEN Act
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #NoToDigitalID #notopornban
Friday FYI - US Bills to Oppose, Additional Bills:
- TOTAL Screen Time Act
- GUARDIAN Act(HB 6488) - Social media ban for under 16s
- Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026(Senate's companion to the GUARDIAN Act)
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #NoToDigitalID #notopornban
Friday FYI - US Bills to Oppose:
- Mike Lee's PROTECT Act & S 5129
- OMBs prop. Fed. Financial Assistance Rule
- CA AB 1709 & CA AB 1856(Governor approved)
- S5090 Digital Age Assurance Act(open source OSs & private accounts illegal)
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.socialKOSA/KIDS Status Report:
- KOSA has not advanced out of House
- KIDS Act hasnt passes out of senate
- Congress is on recess till after midterms
Keep yelling at reps. Demand they reject these bills
@onyxnuvaplus.bsky.social#savespeech #NoToDigitalID #NOTOOSLEVELVERIFICATION
Linux isn't exempt. In theory, you won't be able to use any app or even your machine if forced to "give over your birthdate" so age signals can be sent to complying apps
Yell at reps. Tell them to repeal HB 5511