TSA claims face scan opt-outs cause an “overwhelming + chaotic environment" but thanks to @ajlunited ’s new report we know this isn’t the case.
They found that 99% of the time, travelers weren't even told they had the right to opt-out of face scans.
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Now that due process is gone for undocumented immigrants, it is functionally gone for everyone. At this point, the only thing holding it together for anyone is the social norm.
The administration is already trial-ballooning arrests of citizens to see how the public responds. If the people accept it well enough, they'll keep doing it. The number of people who we "can't afford" to give due process rights too will steadily increase to include anyone inconvenient.
TSA claims face scan opt-outs cause an “overwhelming + chaotic environment" but thanks to @ajlunited ’s new report we know this isn’t the case.
They found that 99% of the time, travelers weren't even told they had the right to opt-out of face scans.
TikTok hysteria notwithstanding, the heads of the CIA, FBI and Intel community are careful to note that any threat to national security is purely hypothetical.
There's no evidence that TikTok has ever coordinated with the Chinese government. https://theintercept.com/2024/03/16/tiktok-china-security-threat/
We’re trapped in a cycle that glorifies wealth and power, ignoring the human cost it entails — a cost paid in the currency of social injustice, environmental degradation, and a deep sense of existential void.
Read more 🍕 https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/how-to-quit-capitalism
Let's start with something controversial: Capitalism is not an economic system. It is a philosophical and ideological force that shapes our lives, environment, and perception of humanity. It's a behemoth that thrives on relentless growth, often at a devastating cost. Under its reign, we witness the
Looks like this strip is already making the rounds. Fun with ethno-nationalist dog whistles!
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