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„Keine verfassungskonforme Ausgestaltung möglich“: Zivilgesellschaft warnt vor Plänen für KI-Fahndung
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Neues Gremium geplant: EU will Trump bei Digitalgesetzen entgegenkommen
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INPOL-Datei: Polizeibehörden nutzen immer öfter Gesichtserkennung
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Banken und Vermögensverwalter: Milliardeninvestitionen aus Europa fließen in Palantir
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KeepItOn-Bericht: Immer mehr Netzsperren wegen Konflikten
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EU-Recht geht vor: Kein Spielraum für deutsches Social-Media-Verbot
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Ungarn im Wahlkampf: Mit allen Wassern verdreckt
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Strafrecht allein reicht nicht: Sieben Köpfe gegen digitale Gewalt
Finally an easier way to hand over our data directly to Trump!
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The White House has released its very own mobile app. Now, instead of your information being harvested indirectly through obscure third-party trackers, you can simply hand it over directly. Is this just an April Fool´s Day joke? Unfortunately, it is not! Read all about it: whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/0…
The app promises updates straight from Trump himself. For that extra dystopian touch, you can also use the app to submit tips to immigration authorities with their get in touch feature. It also requests extensive permissions, which ensures that you can and will be tracked as thanks for your participation. The US government is essentially trying to skip the social media middleman, so they can more directly invade your privacy.
“So if this feels absurd, that’s kind of our point.”
Not only companies, but also the most powerful government in the world, actively manipulates users to spy on them and convert ordinary citizens into intelligence agents. Everyday feels like April Fools Day.
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Recht auf Reparatur: Der lange Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Konsumkultur
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Anhörung in Sachsen: Noch viele Baustellen bei Polizeirechtsnovelle
Gli hackerspace sono spazi fisici gestiti dalla comunità, dove le persone possono incontrarsi e lavorare ai propri progetti. Ecco la mappa di quelli italiani!
hackerspaces.org è una Wiki dedicata a chiunque desideri condividere le proprie esperienze e domande relative agli hackerspace con la comunità globale degli hackerspace.
Costruire! Unire! Moltiplicare!!
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Breakpoint: Soziale Medien müssen langweiliger werden
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KW 13: Die Woche, als Tausende gegen digitale Gewalt auf die Straße gingen
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Mehr als ein Ausweis: Das soll die digitale Brieftasche in Deutschland können
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Lieferando, Wolt & Co.: „Brutaler Manchesterkapitalismus, der die Rechte von Arbeitnehmern aushöhlt“
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1.000 Erstunterzeichner:innen: Volle Breitseite gegen die Feinde der Demokratie
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Digitale Gewalt: Das lass‘ ich mir nicht nehmen
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Im Namen der Sicherheit: Berliner Senat beschneidet Informationsfreiheit
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Sorge um Schlupfloch: Werden manche Produkte von den KI-Regeln ausgenommen?
OTD: The Term “Gerrymander” Coined
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ON THIS DAY – March 25
214 years ago today, the Boston-Gazette identified the problem of ruling governments drawing oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection and coined it as “gerrymandering,” named after Elbridge Gerry.
The practice is simple: drawing your districts to help one party specifically. The district can be all sorts of shapes and sizes; the point is to give your party as much of an advantage as possible.
It is wholly undemocratic and, worse over, it is a self-perpetuating system that continues to benefit the major parties.
The same way the major parties will write election laws and signature requirements that are designed to ensure the ruling powers stay the ruling powers, gerrymandering is another tool used to accomplish this feat.
To better illustrate, here is the actual political drawing where “gerry-mander” (as it was spelled originally) was coined:
And here are some modern day examples:
Gerrymandering is a problem of our time that will not be solved so long as the Old Powers are still in power. The rules have been written to benefit them, and this is one of the more blatant examples and cases.
We need new parties, new faces, new ideas to rule. The constant flipflopping battle between Red and Blue has to be tiring out even the most red-blooded patriot.
Election laws will remain unfair unless we challenge their practices. Gerrymandering will persist until we challenge their practices. They will ignore us, even when we challenge their practices.
Do not let them win via indifference.
Until we end gerrymandering. Until we fix our election laws to make them fair. Until the duopoly is over.
Until then, our work is never over.
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Staatstrojaner in Angola: Ehemaliger FinFisher-Manager vertreibt weiter Spionagewerkzeuge
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Neu-Abstimmung im EU-Parlament: Konservative scheitern mit Verfahrenstrick bei freiwilliger Chatkontrolle
"This is not how democracy works!" – Markéta Gregorová slams Chat Control repeat vote
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MEP Markéta Gregorová (Greens/EFA) strongly opposes the undemocratic attempt by the EPP to force a repeat vote on Chat Control (ePrivacy derogation) in the European Parliament.
After the Parliament clearly voted against indiscriminate mass scanning of private messages just weeks ago, conservative forces are now trying to override this democratic mandate simply because the EU Council refused to negotiate.
Protect fundamental rights and stop the Chat Control revote!
🚨 Take action now: fightchatcontrol.eu/feeds/vide…
ℹ️ Background & Press Release: patrick-breyer.de/en/
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"This is not how democracy works!" – Markéta Gregorová slams Chat Control repeat vote
MEP Markéta Gregorová (Greens/EFA) strongly opposes the undemocratic attempt by the EPP to force a repeat vote on Chat Control (ePrivacy derogation) in the European Parliament.After the Parliament clearly voted against indiscriminate mass scanning of private messages just weeks ago, conservative forces are now trying to override this democratic mandate simply because the EU Council refused to negotiate.
Protect fundamental rights and stop the Chat Control revote!
🚨 Take action now: fightchatcontrol.eu
ℹ️ Background & Press Release: patrick-breyer.de/en/
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Flugreisen: Bundesregierung will Unternehmen Zugriff auf staatliche Biometrie-Daten geben
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Gesetz gegen digitale Gewalt: Diese Deepfakes sollen künftig strafbar sein
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BAMF: Asylbehörde gibt wieder deutlich mehr Daten an Geheimdienste und Polizei weiter
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Der Fall Collien Fernandes: Ein mächtiges politisches Momentum
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Digitale Gewalt: Der Fall Collien Fernandes ist eine Chance
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Attacken bei Signal und WhatsApp: Immer mehr Spuren beim Messenger-Phishing weisen auf Russland
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Gewalt gegen Frauen: Ein Gesetz stürzt noch kein Patriarchat
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Pilotprojekt der Polizei Berlin: Ohne Plan und ohne Partner
Report on the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Vienna
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The 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place from March 9th to 13th at the United Nations offices in Vienna. The event was structured into plenary sessions, side events, and a number of mostly closed meetings. Representing Pirate Parties International, Lilia Kayra Kuyumcu and Kay Schroeder attended the session and followed the discussions closely.
Overall, the atmosphere throughout the week was generally polite and friendly, and at times even a bit funny. The first three days were particularly crowded, with a noticeable drop in attendance toward the end of the session. This shift gave the later days a calmer and somewhat more relaxed tone.
Plenary
The plenary sessions were largely dominated by official statements from member states. While these statements followed a formal and diplomatic style, there were occasional moments of visible tension. In particular, disagreements between the United States and China, as well as between Israel and Iran, and Russia and Ukraine surfaced during discussions. Although these exchanges were loosely connected to the topic of drug policy, they seemed to reflect broader political conflicts rather than the core agenda of the conference.
Committee of the Whole (COW)
The Committee of the Whole offered a much more hands-on view of the process, with delegates negotiating resolutions line by line and even debating individual words in real time. It became especially clear how political priorities shape outcomes, for example when the United States – having recently withdrawn from the WHO – pushed to remove references to the organization from the text. These moments highlighted just how detailed and, at times, strategic the negotiations can become.
Side events
In contrast, the side events offered a more engaging and diverse perspective. They highlighted practical work carried out by NGOs and various states, and demonstrated how these efforts connect to the activities of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). These sessions often felt more dynamic and informative, providing space for innovative ideas and real-world examples that complemented the more formal plenary discussions.
One notable issue throughout the plenary sessions was the inconsistent handling of speaking time. State representatives frequently exceeded their allotted time without facing consequences from the chair. At the same time, time limits during side events were enforced much more strictly. This imbalance had a direct impact on NGOs, whose speaking opportunities were often limited as a result. It also raised questions about priorities within the conference structure and influenced the overall culture of respect and fairness in discussions.
Looking ahead, there is real potential to build on what already works well. The openness and diversity of perspectives in the side events showed how valuable inclusive dialogue can be. Bringing some of that spirit more consistently into the plenary—while also ensuring fair and balanced speaking opportunities—could strengthen the overall impact of the CND. Creating space for a wider range of voices, without losing the structure of formal debate, would be a meaningful step forward.
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Compact: Verfassungsfeindlich, aber nicht verboten
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KW 12: Die Woche, als sich Eltern um Daten von Kindern sorgten
FCC chair seeks Iran-style media obedience
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Dear Friend of Press Freedom,
Estefany Rodríguez is free on bond, thanks to her lawyers and support from press freedom supporters like you. While we celebrate Rodríguez’s release, the government’s effort to deport her continues (you can speak out against it using our action center), and new threats to wartime reporting and Americans’ privacy are closing in. Read the latest on how you can protect the free press.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr seeks Iran-style media obedience
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is again openly abusing his power, this time to attack news outlets that displeased President Donald Trump with their reporting on the war in Iran.
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Senior Adviser Caitlin Vogus wrote in The Guardian this week about how Trump and Carr apparently want a press that operates more like that in Iran: largely obedient, state-run broadcasters that air propaganda praising a supreme leader and his wars. Newsrooms, lawmakers, and the public must push back. We also discussed Carr’s unconstitutional antics on MeidasTouch’s Legal AF podcast.
Tell Congress: Reform Section 702
Next week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without making any changes to rein in the government’s power to spy on Americans without a warrant.
Section 702’s mass warrantless surveillance authority has a long history of abuse, including against journalists. Congress should not renew the law without significant reforms that will protect journalists and all Americans.
Use our action center to tell lawmakers not to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA without key privacy changes.
Trump’s massive, secret government database
FPF Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy Lauren Harper wrote in The Intercept this week about how the Trump administration is on its way to creating every authoritarian’s dream: A centralized database containing intimate details about every resident of this country.
Agencies are reportedly pooling vast amounts of people’s personal data to create a powerful tool that would empower the government to conduct previously unimagined levels of surveillance and harassment.
The public deserves to fully understand just how badly Americans’ data and privacy have been compromised. That’s why FPF is suing for documents behind the database.
Attorney discipline boards must step up
The D.C. Bar’s decision to initiate disciplinary proceedings against disgraced Department of Justice lawyer Ed Martin has been viewed by some as a triumph for the rule of law. Not so fast, we say.
Don’t get us wrong — Martin should be disbarred. But he can’t be the sole sacrificial lamb. There have been plenty of well-founded complaints against Trump administration lawyers filed in Washington and elsewhere, but few go anywhere.
FPF’s Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern wrote about disciplinary complaints filed by us and others against government officials and lawyers whose conduct threatens First Amendment rights. Hopefully, the Martin investigation is the start of attorney discipline boards showing some backbone.
Two new must-reads on free speech and digital freedoms
Two of the biggest names in digital rights have just dropped must-read books.
In “Transaction Denied,” FPF board President Rainey Reitman writes about the shadow world of financial censorship, examining how banks and payment intermediaries shape and censor speech, and gives her firsthand account of co-founding FPF. A portion of every book sale goes to support our work.
In “Privacy Defender,” Electronic Frontier Foundation Executive Director (and longtime FPF legal counsel) Cindy Cohn dives into her 30-year fight against electronic surveillance. Buy your copy today to learn about — and help protect — digital rights.
What we're reading
I asked why immigration officers tripled in 30 days. The answer: A $48,000 bill
Two Can Be True
A great way to deal with Freedom of Information Act stonewalling: Report the news you can and explain why the government’s bad faith stopped you from reporting more.
National parks employees say SFGate has been blacklisted by the Interior Department
SFGate
Denying a media request because a ranger would need to speak Spanish — under the guise of “English is the official language of the U.S.” — is both wrong and plain dumb. Ojalá que no vengan con esas pendejadas la próxima vez.
CNN’s missed opportunity
Columbia Journalism Review
The Ellisons are “willing to throw the economic interests of their news holdings under the bus if it boosts their other business before the Trump administration,” FPF’s Stern explained.
Governor Rhoden approves anti‑SLAPP law, 11 other justice measures
KOTA
Good news: Gov. Larry Rhoden signed into law a bill protecting South Dakotans from strategic lawsuits against public participation. Red, blue, and purple states know there’s nothing partisan about protecting against anti-speech lawfare.
As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
The Associated Press
The Trump administration undoubtedly knows that missing and inconsistent immigration data makes it harder for journalists to fact check government lies and inconsistencies.
Upcoming events
Join us at the events below; click on the flyers for more information, including on how to register.
FPF is proud to co-host the opening screening of “Steal This Story, Please!” — a documentary on journalist Amy Goodman and Democracy Now! FPF Executive Director Trevor Timm will deliver opening remarks, followed by a Q&A with Goodman and Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin.
Get your tickets today: Use code GOODMAN-15 for a $15 ticket.
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Politische Online-Werbung: Bundestag soll Schutz der Pressefreiheit sicherstellen
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Verlängerung der Ausnahmeregelung: Rat ließ Chatkontrolle-Verhandlungen sehenden Auges scheitern
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KI-Vorhersagemodelle: Niederländische Polizei und Frontex testen Konzept des „digitalen Zwillings“
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Alterskontrollen und Social-Media-Verbot: Elternverbände sehen Daten von Kindern in Gefahr