The legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch

The classic 1988 anime Akira returns to UK, Irish, French and Spanish cinema screens on April 17, with Australia and New Zealand following in early May.

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Mexican state uses AI law to arrest online critics
Authorities in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí recently arrested two people linked to a Facebook page critical of the local government under a new artificial intelligence law that human rights and press freedom groups warn is being used to suppress political dissent.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-ai-press-9.7218263?cmp=rss
Mexican state uses AI law to arrest online critics
Authorities in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí recently arrested two people linked to a Facebook page critical of the local government under a new artificial intelligence law that human rights and press freedom groups warn is being used to suppress political dissent.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-ai-press-9.7218263?cmp=rss

Texas Protesters against Dan Crenshaw Defend the First Amendment as Police Retreat at his Town Hall

Texas protesters lawfully challenged Dan Crenshaw’s record. Police tried to move them. Calm resistance and constitutional knowledge forced authorities to back down.

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https://www.wacoca.com/media/570942/ スイス映画「役者になったスパイ」 実在した潜入捜査官 – SWI swissinfo.ch #article #BeatCulture #cinema #film #movie #police #PoliticalDissent #ProductionTypeAdaptation #映画

TechCrunch: Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics. “The Department of Homeland Security has been quietly demanding tech companies turn over user information about critics of the Trump administration, according to reports.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/04/techcrunch-homeland-security-is-trying-to-force-tech-companies-to-hand-over-data-about-trump-critics/
TechCrunch: Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics

TechCrunch: Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics. “The Department of Homeland Security has been quietly demanding tech companies turn over…

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Tanzanian opposition diminished as dissent is stifled ahead of polls http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNtlry #Tanzania #Opposition #Democracy #Elections2025 #PoliticalDissent
Africa: East African Governments Coordinate Efforts to Quash Dissent, Activists Say: [Global Press Journal] Kampala, Uganda -- The efforts aim to stifle dissent across the region, despite various treaty protections of freedom of movement. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNs5c9 #EastAfrica #FreedomOfSpeech #HumanRights #Activism #PoliticalDissent

Labour's internal strife intensifies as Starmer suspends MPs opposing welfare cuts. Is unity trumping compassion? #LabourLeadership #WelfareReform #PoliticalDissent

https://thetrainingnet.com/survives-it/

The Daily Beast uncovers the powerful "No Kings" protests sweeping the nation, even eclipsing Trump’s birthday parade. Engaging hundreds of thousands, this innovative movement illustrates a fierce public disapproval of autocracy, advocating for equality against Trump's leadership. The creativity and scale of these protests reflect an alarming opposition to current political sentiments. Read more for insights! https://www.thedailybeast.com/hundreds-of-thousands-mock-trump-with-no-kings-protests-in-every-state/ #NoKings #Protests #Trump #PoliticalDissent #Activism
Hundreds of Thousands Mock Trump With ‘No Kings’ Protests in Every State

The MAGA president’s big day has been marred by nationwide dissent.

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