activistpost--2020-07-10--Maine Broadband Privacy Law Passes Early First Amendment Test

When you send an email or browse the web , your Internet Service Provider ( ISP ) may track what sites you visit and when , as well as any unencrypted information you read or send .
So Maine requires ISPs to get their customers ’ opt-in consent before using or disclosing this and other personal information .
ISPs would rather harvest and monetize your data without restraint , so they filed a poorly conceived First Amendment lawsuit against this Maine law .
EFF filed an amicus brief in support of the privacy law , along with ACLU , ACLU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , a federal judge rejected the ISPs ’ initial legal attack , denying their motion for judgment on the pleadings .
This is great news for internet users in Maine .
For now , the Maine law , and its important privacy protections , will stand , even as the case moves on to its next stage .
The court explained that the Maine law triggers at least some First Amendment review , because “ creation and dissemination of information is speech within the meaning of the First Amendment.
” We agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But not all speech deserves the same level of protection.
” Different kinds of speech enjoy the protections of different kinds of tests .
As the court explained , “ much hinges on which First Amendment standard applies.
” The ISPs sought “ strict scrutiny , ” which is a very hard test for a state to meet .
Maine and our amicus brief favored “ intermediate scrutiny , ” a test which requires the government to prove that its law is narrowly tailored to the state ’ s substantial interests .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Maine law regulates “ commercial speech , ” meaning speech “ related solely to the economic interests of the speaker and its audience.
” We agree .
The case is called ACA Connects v. Frey .
To learn more , you can read the court ’ s opinion , our amicus brief , and our earlier blog post explaining our amicus brief .
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By Adam Schwartz, Andrew Crocker, and Kit Walsh
When you send an email or browse the web, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may track what sites you visit and when, as well as any unencrypted information you read or send. So Maine requires ISPs to get their customers’ opt-in consent before using or disclosing this and other personal information. ISPs would rather harvest and monetize your data without restraint, so they filed a poorly conceived First Amendment lawsuit against this Maine law. EFF filed an amicus brief in support of the privacy law, along with ACLU, ACLU of Maine, and CDT.
This week, a federal judge rejected the ISPs’ initial legal attack, denying their motion for judgment on the pleadings. This is great news for internet users in Maine. For now, the Maine law, and its important privacy protections, will stand, even as the case moves on to its next stage.
The court explained that the Maine law triggers at least some First Amendment review, because “creation and dissemination of information is speech within the meaning of the First Amendment.” We agree.
The court went on: “But not all speech deserves the same level of protection.” Different kinds of speech enjoy the protections of different kinds of tests. As the court explained, “much hinges on which First Amendment standard applies.” The ISPs sought “strict scrutiny,” which is a very hard test for a state to meet. Maine and our amicus brief favored “intermediate scrutiny,” a test which requires the government to prove that its law is narrowly tailored to the state’s substantial interests.
The court applied intermediate scrutiny. It explained that the Maine law regulates “commercial speech,” meaning speech “related solely to the economic interests of the speaker and its audience.” We agree.
The case is called ACA Connects v. Frey. To learn more, you can read the court’s opinion, our amicus brief, and our earlier blog post explaining our amicus brief.
Source: EFF.org
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activistpost--2020-07-09--Almost 50 Million Americans Have Now Filed For First-Time Jobless Benefits Since Lockdowns Began

Despite the hope-restoring nonfarm payrolls “ recovery ” and the over-hyped bounce in retail sales ( ignoring the lack of ‘ V ’ in industrial production ) and ‘ soft ’ sentiment surveys ( which are biased by their nature as diffusion indices to bounce back hard ) , for the sixteenth week in a row , over 1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time ( 1.314mm was slightly better than the 1.375mm expected ) .
Texas , New Jersey , and Louisiana suffered the biggest increases in jobless claims in the prior week… That brings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatically more than at any period in American history .
However , as the chart above shows , the second derivative is slowing down drastically ( even though the 1.314 million rise this last week is still higher than any other week in history outside of the pandemic ) .
Continuing Claims did drop very modestly but hardly a signal that “ re-opening ” is accelerating !
And definitely not confirming the payrolls or sentiment data… See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income And as we noted previously , what is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sixteen weeks , far more than twice as many Americans have filed for unemployment than jobs gained during the last decade since the end of the Great Recession… ( 22.13 million gained in a decade , 49.993 million lost in 16 weeks ) .
Worse still , the final numbers will likely be worsened due to the bailout itself ( and its fiscal cliff ) : as a reminder , the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act , passed on March 27 , could contribute to new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it increases eligibility for jobless claims to self-employed and gig workers , extends the maximum number of weeks that one can receive benefits , and provides an additional $ 600 per week Finally , it is notable , we have lost 378 jobs for every confirmed US death from COVID-19 ( 132,309 ) .
Was it worth it ?
The big question remains – what happens when the $ 600 CARES Act bonuses stop flowing ?
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By Tyler Durden
Despite the hope-restoring nonfarm payrolls “recovery” and the over-hyped bounce in retail sales (ignoring the lack of ‘V’ in industrial production) and ‘soft’ sentiment surveys (which are biased by their nature as diffusion indices to bounce back hard), for the sixteenth week in a row, over 1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time (1.314mm was slightly better than the 1.375mm expected).
Texas, New Jersey, and Louisiana suffered the biggest increases in jobless claims in the prior week…
That brings the sixteen-week total to 49.993 million, dramatically more than at any period in American history. However, as the chart above shows, the second derivative is slowing down drastically (even though the 1.314 million rise this last week is still higher than any other week in history outside of the pandemic).
Continuing Claims did drop very modestly but hardly a signal that “re-opening” is accelerating! And definitely not confirming the payrolls or sentiment data…
And as we noted previously, what is most disturbing is that in the last sixteen weeks, far more than twice as many Americans have filed for unemployment than jobs gained during the last decade since the end of the Great Recession… (22.13 million gained in a decade, 49.993 million lost in 16 weeks).
Worse still, the final numbers will likely be worsened due to the bailout itself (and its fiscal cliff): as a reminder, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed on March 27, could contribute to new records being reached in coming weeks as it increases eligibility for jobless claims to self-employed and gig workers, extends the maximum number of weeks that one can receive benefits, and provides an additional $600 per week until July 31.
Finally, it is notable, we have lost 378 jobs for every confirmed US death from COVID-19 (132,309) .
Was it worth it?
The big question remains – what happens when the $600 CARES Act bonuses stop flowing?
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-07-09--After Cops Execute Teen, Destroy Security Cameras, Autopsy Finds He Was Shot in the Back

Los Angeles , CA — Andres Guardado , 18 , had no criminal history .
Nevertheless , police began chasing him down and killed him last month .
According to his family , he was working as a security guard at a repair shop in Los Angeles before police fired 7 shots into him as witnesses say he was on his knees with his hands behind his head .
After they killed him , police then destroyed all the cameras that may have caught the interaction before stealing the DVR from the repair shop .
Then , as they promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of the autopsy from the family — so the family had their own autopsy performed .
The autopsy revealed Guardado had no drugs or alcohol in his system and was shot 5 times with every single one of those rounds going into his back .
Andres ’ parents , Cristobal and Elisa Guardado , said the autopsy confirms “ what we have known all along , which is that Andres was unjustifiably killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s deputy.
” “ Andres was a good boy , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life ahead of him , ” his parents said in a statement .
“ Our son did not deserve to die this way .
We understand that there is still a long way to go , but we are going to continue to keep fighting for justice for Andres .
We want to ensure that other families do not have to suffer as we have .
We ask that the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department release their security hold on the autopsy report and all other evidence they have .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputies saw Guardado , who was working as a security guard at an auto body shop , flash a handgun before running towards two businesses , prompting deputies to pursue the suspect and fatally shoot him in the torso .
“ Deputies engaged in a short foot pursuit between the two businesses , at some point the deputies contacted the suspect and that ’ s when the deputy-involved shooting occurred , ” the department said in its statement .
They then claimed a gun was found at the scene , a claim the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to point out that Guardado , who was at work , would have no reason to flash a gun at police .
What could he possibly have to gain from this ?
The police claims are also disputed by witnesses who say Guardado had no gun and was on his knees with his hands on his head when he was shot in the back .
This is now confirmed by the autopsy .
Andrew Heney , owner of the Freeway autoshop where Guardado worked , said the teen became frightened when deputies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for no reason and so he ran .
“ The police came up , and they pulled their guns on him and he ran because he was scared , and they shot and killed him .
He ’ s got a clean background and everything .
There ’ s no reason , ” he said .
After they killed Guardado , police then confiscated the security cameras and footage .
Capt .
Kent Wegener , the head of the department ’ s Homicide Bureau , told ABC7 that investigators have taken six or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming two of the cameras were missing their memory cards .
A search warrant was obtained to gain access to any “ web-based video or security footage from the third-party vendor who supplies the service at the scene , ” Wegener said .
However , Heney disputes this claim and said police “ got the warrant after they took the cameras.
” “ This is the first camera they yanked off the wall , ” Heney said pointing towards one of the broken devices in an interview posted on Twitter .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the wall , ” he said as he pointed out another .
“ They were just trying to be malicious and covering themselves , ” he said .
“ They illegally got into everything , then they had the place locked down and then they got the warrant , ” he said .
The interview also contained images of one of the deputies on scene reportedly smirking at the family as they asked why their child was killed .
Also , conveniently enough for the deputies , none of them were wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their son , the family has learned that they would not be receiving the results of their son ’ s autopsy any time soon .
The results of the autopsy , which was likely very simple considering he had multiple bullet holes in him , was placed on a “ security hold ” by the department , according to a statement from the coroner ’ s office .
“ Since LASD placed a security hold on the case , the report and the cause of death can not be released to the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ’ s office , told CNN .
So the family conducted their own .
News of the department hiding the results of the autopsy , confiscating the video , not wearing body cameras , and killing a teenager on his knees according to witnesses , comes as Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva promises transparency .
“ Out of an abundance of caution , I reached out to @ AGBecerra for monitoring of the Guardado investigation .
I am committed to transparency and strengthening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Villanueva said in a Tweet last month .
Naturally , the family is less than pleased with the “ transparency ” they are receiving in this case and have obtained a lawyer and outside investigators to look into their son ’ s death .
“ ( The family of Andres Guardado ) demand , and deserve , full transparency from the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department regarding the facts surrounding the death of this young man , ” a statement from attorney Adam Shea said .
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By Matt Agorist
Los Angeles, CA — Andres Guardado, 18, had no criminal history. Nevertheless, police began chasing him down and killed him last month. According to his family, he was working as a security guard at a repair shop in Los Angeles before police fired 7 shots into him as witnesses say he was on his knees with his hands behind his head. After they killed him, police then destroyed all the cameras that may have caught the interaction before stealing the DVR from the repair shop. Then, as they promised “transparency,” they blocked the results of the autopsy from the family — so the family had their own autopsy performed.
The autopsy revealed Guardado had no drugs or alcohol in his system and was shot 5 times with every single one of those rounds going into his back.
Andres’ parents, Cristobal and Elisa Guardado, said the autopsy confirms “what we have known all along, which is that Andres was unjustifiably killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy.”
“Andres was a good boy, he was our son and he had so much life ahead of him,” his parents said in a statement. “Our son did not deserve to die this way. We understand that there is still a long way to go, but we are going to continue to keep fighting for justice for Andres. We want to ensure that other families do not have to suffer as we have. We ask that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department release their security hold on the autopsy report and all other evidence they have. We want answers.”
According to police, deputies saw Guardado, who was working as a security guard at an auto body shop, flash a handgun before running towards two businesses, prompting deputies to pursue the suspect and fatally shoot him in the torso.
“Deputies engaged in a short foot pursuit between the two businesses, at some point the deputies contacted the suspect and that’s when the deputy-involved shooting occurred,” the department said in its statement.
They then claimed a gun was found at the scene, a claim the family disputes. Also, it is important to point out that Guardado, who was at work, would have no reason to flash a gun at police. What could he possibly have to gain from this?
The police claims are also disputed by witnesses who say Guardado had no gun and was on his knees with his hands on his head when he was shot in the back. This is now confirmed by the autopsy.
Andrew Heney, owner of the Freeway autoshop where Guardado worked, said the teen became frightened when deputies pulled up on him with guns drawn for no reason and so he ran.
“The police came up, and they pulled their guns on him and he ran because he was scared, and they shot and killed him. He’s got a clean background and everything. There’s no reason,” he said.
After they killed Guardado, police then confiscated the security cameras and footage. Capt. Kent Wegener, the head of the department’s Homicide Bureau, told ABC7 that investigators have taken six or seven exterior cameras from the scene, claiming two of the cameras were missing their memory cards.
A search warrant was obtained to gain access to any “web-based video or security footage from the third-party vendor who supplies the service at the scene,” Wegener said.
However, Heney disputes this claim and said police “got the warrant after they took the cameras.”
“This is the first camera they yanked off the wall,” Heney said pointing towards one of the broken devices in an interview posted on Twitter. “They broke it off and took it right off the wall,” he said as he pointed out another.
“They were just trying to be malicious and covering themselves,” he said.
“They illegally got into everything, then they had the place locked down and then they got the warrant,” he said.
The interview also contained images of one of the deputies on scene reportedly smirking at the family as they asked why their child was killed.
UPDATE: came to speak with the manager. Andres ran down the driveway, got on his knees and put his hands behind his head. Then 1 Cop shot him in the back 7 times. They broke all the cameras and took the DVR, which they pulled a warrant for after the fact. Video of this coming pic.twitter.com/CLUDUfCYBO — Memo Torres (@el_tragon_de_LA) June 19, 2020
Also, conveniently enough for the deputies, none of them were wearing body cameras.
A week after killing their son, the family has learned that they would not be receiving the results of their son’s autopsy any time soon.
The results of the autopsy, which was likely very simple considering he had multiple bullet holes in him, was placed on a “security hold” by the department, according to a statement from the coroner’s office.
“Since LASD placed a security hold on the case, the report and the cause of death cannot be released to the public,” Sarah Ardalani, the Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office, told CNN.
So the family conducted their own.
News of the department hiding the results of the autopsy, confiscating the video, not wearing body cameras, and killing a teenager on his knees according to witnesses, comes as Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva promises transparency.
“Out of an abundance of caution, I reached out to @AGBecerra for monitoring of the Guardado investigation. I am committed to transparency and strengthening community faith in the investigative process,” Villanueva said in a Tweet last month.
Out of an abundance of caution, I reached out to @AGBecerra for monitoring of the Guardado investigation. I am committed to transparency and strengthening community faith in the investigative process. — Alex Villanueva (@LACoSheriff) June 23, 2020
Naturally, the family is less than pleased with the “transparency” they are receiving in this case and have obtained a lawyer and outside investigators to look into their son’s death.
“(The family of Andres Guardado) demand, and deserve, full transparency from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding the facts surrounding the death of this young man,” a statement from attorney Adam Shea said.
Source: The Free Thought Project
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activistpost--2020-07-09--California “Utterly Failing” As 2 Million Residents Waiting For Unemployment Checks

Approximately two million Californians are still waiting for their unemployment checks from the first three months of the government-mandated COVID-19 lockdowns , according to the San Jose Mercury News which cites government data .
Unemployed residents are complaining of clogged phone lines and outdated technology at the Employment Development Department ( EDD ) despite Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) promising to increase staffing among other reforms .
“ I have done just about everything I know how to do as a public official to make things work , but my colleagues , my staff , my constituents and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said state Assemblymember David Chiu ( D-San Francisco ) in a tweet .
“ I know people who are on hold every day and can ’ t get a response , ” said San Francisco resident Armand Domalewski , a workforce development expert who co-created a Facebook group for unemployed residents .
The mounting claims arrive as some county and state government agencies are again moving to shut down an array of business activities as fears escalate that the coronavirus outbreak might intensify — a collective decision that could cause additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m terribly disappointed .
The EDD has let us down terribly , ” said Rhonda Dias , a San Jose resident and daycare teacher .
Dias was temporarily laid off and later returned to her job , but at reduced hours .
“ The website doesn ’ t work and you can ’ t get through on the phone .
People have to pay their taxes .
Then they can ’ t help us.
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Learn to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trends & Strategies for Maximum Freedom Over the three months of March , April and May , 5.01 million California workers filed initial claims for unemployment benefits and the EDD completed first-time payments to just 3.13 million workers , statistics compiled by the U.S. Labor Department show .
That points to a grim gap between the initial claims and the first-time payments , leaving 1.88 million claims unfilled and suggests a mammoth backlog of workers who have yet to receive any benefits despite being out of work for weeks or months .
–San @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ways to Generate Extra Income “ You can ’ t get a clear answer from anybody with the EDD , ” said Laurie Nelson , a resident of Union City who has been unemployed since March .
“ You go week after week trying to certify your claim and get some sort of unemployment payment .
If I hadn ’ t gotten loans from family members , I would be out on the street .
I wouldn ’ t be able to pay my rent.
” The backlog was already horrendous before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.44 million unpaid workers waiting for checks from the EDD .
By the end of April , the backlog grew to 1.75 million .
Today , the backlog stands at just under 2 million .
“ These numbers show what we have suspected all along : EDD is utterly failing millions of Californians , ” said Chiu , who added “ EDD ’ s failure has real human consequences .
Californians have depleted their life savings , gone into severe debt , and been unable to feed their families because of bureaucratic incompetence.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock , seven days a week to expand our capacity for processing this unprecedented demand for unemployment benefits as quickly as possible , ” EDD spokesman Barry White insisted .
“ We are enhancing our technology systems to increase efficiencies , and have already hired or have offers extended to more than 4,000 new staff needed as part of an expedited mass hiring effort with the increased federal funding we ’ ve received.
” The agency has promised to prioritize older claims from March and April , but gave no indication when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t the only state to face unemployment woes – as the state of Washington has called in the National Guard to help process thousands of unemployment claims .
This comes after state officials stopped unemployment benefits after they were tricked out of ‘ hundreds of millions of dollars ‘ in a Nigerian scam .
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By Tyler Durden
Approximately two million Californians are still waiting for their unemployment checks from the first three months of the government-mandated COVID-19 lockdowns, according to the San Jose Mercury News which cites government data.
Unemployed residents are complaining of clogged phone lines and outdated technology at the Employment Development Department (EDD) despite Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) promising to increase staffing among other reforms.
“I have done just about everything I know how to do as a public official to make things work, but my colleagues, my staff, my constituents and I are at our wits’ end,” said state Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) in a tweet.
It's difficult to say this as someone who generally believes in govt’s ability to help, but @CA_EDD is failing CA. I have done just about everything I know how to do as a public official to make things work, but my colleagues, my staff, my constituents & I are at our wits' end. — David Chiu (@DavidChiu) June 23, 2020
“I know people who are on hold every day and can’t get a response,” said San Francisco resident Armand Domalewski, a workforce development expert who co-created a Facebook group for unemployed residents.
The mounting claims arrive as some county and state government agencies are again moving to shut down an array of business activities as fears escalate that the coronavirus outbreak might intensify — a collective decision that could cause additional workers to lose their jobs. “I’m terribly disappointed. The EDD has let us down terribly,” said Rhonda Dias, a San Jose resident and daycare teacher. Dias was temporarily laid off and later returned to her job, but at reduced hours. “The website doesn’t work and you can’t get through on the phone. People have to pay their taxes. Then they can’t help us.” Over the three months of March, April and May, 5.01 million California workers filed initial claims for unemployment benefits and the EDD completed first-time payments to just 3.13 million workers, statistics compiled by the U.S. Labor Department show. That points to a grim gap between the initial claims and the first-time payments, leaving 1.88 million claims unfilled and suggests a mammoth backlog of workers who have yet to receive any benefits despite being out of work for weeks or months. –San Jose Mercury News
“You can’t get a clear answer from anybody with the EDD,” said Laurie Nelson, a resident of Union City who has been unemployed since March. “You go week after week trying to certify your claim and get some sort of unemployment payment. If I hadn’t gotten loans from family members, I would be out on the street. I wouldn’t be able to pay my rent.”
The backlog was already horrendous before the lockdowns which began in March – with 1.44 million unpaid workers waiting for checks from the EDD. By the end of April, the backlog grew to 1.75 million. Today, the backlog stands at just under 2 million.
“These numbers show what we have suspected all along: EDD is utterly failing millions of Californians,” said Chiu, who added “EDD’s failure has real human consequences. Californians have depleted their life savings, gone into severe debt, and been unable to feed their families because of bureaucratic incompetence.”
“We continue to work around the clock, seven days a week to expand our capacity for processing this unprecedented demand for unemployment benefits as quickly as possible,” EDD spokesman Barry White insisted. “We are enhancing our technology systems to increase efficiencies, and have already hired or have offers extended to more than 4,000 new staff needed as part of an expedited mass hiring effort with the increased federal funding we’ve received.”
The agency has promised to prioritize older claims from March and April, but gave no indication when the backlog would be cleared.
California isn’t the only state to face unemployment woes – as the state of Washington has called in the National Guard to help process thousands of unemployment claims.
This comes after state officials stopped unemployment benefits after they were tricked out of ‘hundreds of millions of dollars‘ in a Nigerian scam.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-07-09--World Economic Forum: The Institution Behind “The Great Reset”

Sustainable Development , aka Technocracy , is racing to the finish line as the world is forced into a ‘ Great Reset ’ by the global elite .
This is the culmination of the Trilateral Commission ’ s original New International Economic Order from 1974 .
COVID-19 is the main driver now .
⁃ Technocracy News & Trends Editor Patrick Wood In a recent article I briefly examined a number of advances that global planners made prior to the World Economic Forum ’ s announcement in June of a new initiative dubbed ‘ The Great Reset ‘ .
Taken together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2030 , the Paris Climate Agreement , the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Bank for International Settlement ’ s ‘ Innovation BIS 2025 ‘ offer an insight into how elites want to turn the lives of every man , woman and child inside out over the course of the next decade .
Details of ‘ The Great Reset ‘ came as nations began to reopen their economies following a global lockdown .
The extent to which Covid-19 has dominated every facet of existence – largely because of unrepentant media coverage – has encouraged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be like after the virus .
For many , what came before now seems inconsequential .
It is anything but .
For example , three months before Covid-19 took hold , a global pandemic exercise – ‘ Event 201 ‘ – was held in New York City which simulated the outbreak of a coronavirus that originated in Brazil .
The scenario focused on a novel zoonotic virus that ‘ transmitted from bats to pigs to people that eventually becomes efficiently transmissible from person to person , leading to a severe pandemic.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak , it ended up spreading and ‘ eventually no country can maintain control ‘ .
The simulation culminated at the eighteen month mark with 65 million people having died and severe economic and societal repercussions .
But that was not the end of it .
As the scenario explained , ‘ the pandemic will continue at some rate until there is an effective vaccine or until 80-90 % of the global population has been exposed .
From that point on , it is likely to be an endemic childhood disease.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity to warn that ‘ the next severe pandemic will not only cause great illness and loss of life but could also trigger major cascading economic and societal consequences that could contribute greatly to global impact and suffering.
’ That pandemic arrived in the shape of Covid-19 , just weeks after the conclusion of Event 201 .
On examining the make up of Event 201 , we find that the three institutions at the forefront of the simulation were the World Economic Forum , the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is through the WEF that ‘ The Great Reset ‘ was launched , in what the group said was in response to Covid-19 .
Johns Hopkins has been the go to source for the number of global infections and deaths thanks to their newly established ‘ Coronavirus Resource Center ‘ .
And then you have The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which has been a driving force behind efforts for a vaccination to be found and disseminated worldwide .
Event 201 consisted of fifteen ‘ players ‘ that represented , amongst others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these fifteen , six are direct partners of the World Economic Forum .
One is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , with the other five being Marriott International ( hospitality ) , Henry Schein ( medical distribution ) , Edelman ( communications ) , NBCUniversal Media and Johnson & Johnson .
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To be clear , these organisations do not all operate at the same level within the WEF .
For instance , the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Partners ‘ , the highest stage for a participant .
Only 100 global companies are Strategic Partners , and to qualify for an invitation they must all have ‘ alignment with forum values ‘ .
Not only that , but Strategic Partners ‘ shape the future through extensive contribution to developing and implementing Forum projects and championing public-private dialogue.
’ Beneath the Strategic Partners are the ‘ Strategic Partner Associates ‘ , which is the category that NBCUniversal Media fall under .
Strategic Partner Associates include some of the largest businesses in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shaping the future of industries , regions and systemic issues ‘ .
According to the WEF , associates also believe in ‘ corporate global citizenship ‘ .
Next come the ‘ Partners ‘ which comprise of Marriott International , Henry Schein and Edelman .
Partners are described by the WEF as ‘ world class companies ‘ who possess a ‘ strong interest in developing systemic solutions to key challenges ‘ .
Finally , there are the ‘ Associate Partners ‘ .
Whilst they participate in ‘ forum communities ‘ and have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations and society at large ‘ , none were present at Event 201 .
Every major industry in the world , be it banking , agriculture , healthcare , media , retail , travel and tourism , is directly connected to the World Economic Forum through corporate membership .
What is evident is that the deeper a corporation ’ s ties with the WEF , the greater its ability to ‘ shape ‘ the group ’ s agenda .
Which brings us to what the WEF call their Strategic Intelligence platform – the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WEF concentrate on together .
They describe the platform as ‘ a dynamic system of contextual intelligence that enables users to trace relationships and interdependencies between issues , supporting more informed decision-making ‘ .
As for why the WEF developed Strategic Intelligence , they say it was to ‘ help you ( businesses ) understand the global forces at play and make more informed decisions ‘ .
Growing the platform is an ever present goal .
The WEF are always looking for new members to become part of Strategic Intelligence by joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they will only allow a new organisation on board if they ‘ align with the values and aspirations of the World Economic Forum in general ‘ .
A 12 month ‘ New Champions Membership ‘ comes in at €24,000 .
In arguing for the relevance of Strategic Intelligence , the WEF ask : How can you decipher the potential impact of rapidly unfolding changes when you ’ re flooded with information—some of it misleading or unreliable ?
How do you continuously adapt your vision and strategy within a fast-evolving global context ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ both an antidote to ‘ fake news ‘ and an assembly for corporations to position themselves as global pioneers in a rapidly changing political and technological environment .
That ’ s the image they attempt to convey at least .
We can find more involvement from global institutions via Strategic Intelligence .
The platform is ‘ co-curated with leading topic experts from academia , think tanks , and international organizations ‘ .
‘ Co-curators ‘ are perhaps the most important aspect to consider here , given that they have the ability to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s extensive network of members , partners and constituents , as well as a growing public audience ‘ .
It is safe to assume then that when co-curators speak , members and partners of the World Economic Forum listen .
This in part is how the WEF ’ s agenda takes shape .
Who are the co-curators ?
At present , they include Harvard university , the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Imperial College London , Oxford University , Yale and the European Council on Foreign Relations .
It was the Massachusetts Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article titled , ‘ We ’ re not going back to normal ‘ , just as Covid-19 lockdowns were being implemented worldwide .
Citing a report by fellow co-curator Imperial College London that endorsed the imposition of tougher social distancing measures if hospital admissions begin to spike , MIT proclaimed that ‘ social distancing is here to stay for much more than a few weeks .
It will upend our way of life , in some ways forever.
’ As well as co-curators there are what ’ s known as ‘ Content Partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ amplified by machine analysis of more than 1,000 articles per day from carefully selected global think tanks , research institutes and publishers ‘ .
Content partners include Harvard university , Cambridge university , the Rand Corporation , Chatham House ( aka the Royal Institute of International Affairs ) , the European Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution .
Getting into specifics , the way Strategic Intelligence is structured means that the higher your position in the corporate fold , the more ‘ platforms ‘ you can be part of .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum of five platforms , Associate Partners only have access to a single platform of their choice .
Here is a list of some of the platforms hosted by the World Economic Forum : • Shaping the Future of Technology Governance : Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies • Shaping the Future of the New Economy and Society • Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and New Value Creation • Shaping the Future of Financial and Monetary Systems • Shaping the Future of Technology Governance : Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Shaping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Interdependence • Shaping the Future of Cities , Infrastructure and Urban Services • Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials • Shaping the Future of Media , Entertainment and Culture As we will look at in a follow up article , ‘ The Great Reset ‘ is made up of over 50 areas of interest that are formed of both ‘ Global Issues ‘ and ‘ Industries ‘ , which in turn are all part of the WEF ’ s Strategic Intelligence platform .
Corporate membership is essential for the World Economic Forum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end every single member is in compliance with the agenda , objectives , projects and values of the WEF .
These take precedent over all else .
Also in concurrence with the WEF are the organisation ’ s Board of Trustees .
Three of these include the current Managing Director of the IMF , Kristalina Georgieva , European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and former Bank of England governor Mark Carney .
The Trilateral Commission are also represented amongst the trustees through Larry Fink and David Rubenstein .
To add some historical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates back to 1971 when it was originally founded as the European Management Forum .
At the time the conflict in Vietnam was raging , social protest movements were building and the United States was about to relinquish the gold standard .
By 1973 when the post World War Two Bretton Woods system collapsed and the Trilateral Commission was formed , the Forum had widened its interest beyond just management to include economic and social issues .
From here onwards political leaders from around the world began to receive invitations to the institution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The World Economic Forum is classified today as the ‘ International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation ‘ , and is the only global institution recognised as such .
It is in this capacity that the forum ‘ engages the foremost political , business , cultural and other leaders of society to shape global , regional and industry agendas.
’ Like how the Bank for International Settlements acts as a forum to bring central banks together under one umbrella , the WEF plays the same role by uniting business , government and civil society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ catalyst for global initiatives ‘ , which is accurate considering ‘ The Great Reset ‘ agenda originates at the WEF level .
And it is initiatives like ‘ The Great Reset ‘ and the ‘ Fourth Industrial Revolution ‘ which the WEF say are distinguished by ‘ the active participation of government , business and civil society figures ‘ .
The Fourth Industrial Revolution ( 4IR ) narrative was developed out of the World Economic Forum back in 2016 .
The WEF have confidently asserted that because of 4IR , ‘ over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes tearing through the global economy with an unprecedented speed , scale and force .
They will transform entire systems of production , distribution and consumption ‘ .
Not only that , but the world is on the verge of witnessing ‘ more technological change over the next decade than we have seen in the past 50 years.
’ The group now plan to use ‘ The Great Reset ‘ as their theme for the 2021 annual meeting in Davos as a vehicle for advancing the 4IR agenda .
4IR is marketed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the sciences ‘ will leave no aspect of global society untouched.
’ And like their global counterparts , such as the BIS and the Trilateral Commission , the WEF nurture their agenda gradually and seek to maintain their focus on the long term rather than ‘ the emergencies of the day ‘ .
In their own words , ‘ success is measured not only in terms of immediate results – we understand that real progress takes time and sustained commitment.
’ For my next article we will look into the specifics of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as what global planners are seeking to achieve out of Covid-19 .
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Sustainable Development, aka Technocracy, is racing to the finish line as the world is forced into a ‘Great Reset’ by the global elite. This is the culmination of the Trilateral Commission’s original New International Economic Order from 1974. COVID-19 is the main driver now. ⁃ Technocracy News & Trends Editor Patrick Wood
By Steven Guinness
In a recent article I briefly examined a number of advances that global planners made prior to the World Economic Forum’s announcement in June of a new initiative dubbed ‘The Great Reset‘. Taken together, the United Nation’s Agenda 2030, the Paris Climate Agreement, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Bank for International Settlement’s ‘Innovation BIS 2025‘ offer an insight into how elites want to turn the lives of every man, woman and child inside out over the course of the next decade.
Details of ‘The Great Reset‘ came as nations began to reopen their economies following a global lockdown. The extent to which Covid-19 has dominated every facet of existence – largely because of unrepentant media coverage – has encouraged people to focus exclusively on what life will be like after the virus. For many, what came before now seems inconsequential. It is anything but.
For example, three months before Covid-19 took hold, a global pandemic exercise – ‘Event 201‘ – was held in New York City which simulated the outbreak of a coronavirus that originated in Brazil. The scenario focused on a novel zoonotic virus that ‘transmitted from bats to pigs to people that eventually becomes efficiently transmissible from person to person, leading to a severe pandemic.’ Whilst initially some countries managed to control the outbreak, it ended up spreading and ‘eventually no country can maintain control‘.
The simulation culminated at the eighteen month mark with 65 million people having died and severe economic and societal repercussions. But that was not the end of it. As the scenario explained, ‘the pandemic will continue at some rate until there is an effective vaccine or until 80-90 % of the global population has been exposed. From that point on, it is likely to be an endemic childhood disease.’
Event 201 also used the exercise as an opportunity to warn that ‘the next severe pandemic will not only cause great illness and loss of life but could also trigger major cascading economic and societal consequences that could contribute greatly to global impact and suffering.’
That pandemic arrived in the shape of Covid-19, just weeks after the conclusion of Event 201.
On examining the make up of Event 201, we find that the three institutions at the forefront of the simulation were the World Economic Forum, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
It is through the WEF that ‘The Great Reset‘ was launched, in what the group said was in response to Covid-19. Johns Hopkins has been the go to source for the number of global infections and deaths thanks to their newly established ‘Coronavirus Resource Center‘. And then you have The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which has been a driving force behind efforts for a vaccination to be found and disseminated worldwide.
Event 201 consisted of fifteen ‘players‘ that represented, amongst others, airlines and medical corporations. Out of these fifteen, six are direct partners of the World Economic Forum. One is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with the other five being Marriott International (hospitality), Henry Schein (medical distribution), Edelman (communications), NBCUniversal Media and Johnson & Johnson.
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To be clear, these organisations do not all operate at the same level within the WEF. For instance, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Johnson and Johnson are ‘Strategic Partners‘, the highest stage for a participant. Only 100 global companies are Strategic Partners, and to qualify for an invitation they must all have ‘alignment with forum values‘. Not only that, but Strategic Partners ‘shape the future through extensive contribution to developing and implementing Forum projects and championing public-private dialogue.’
Beneath the Strategic Partners are the ‘Strategic Partner Associates‘, which is the category that NBCUniversal Media fall under. Strategic Partner Associates include some of the largest businesses in the world, who are ‘actively involved in shaping the future of industries, regions and systemic issues‘. According to the WEF, associates also believe in ‘corporate global citizenship‘.
Next come the ‘Partners‘ which comprise of Marriott International, Henry Schein and Edelman. Partners are described by the WEF as ‘world class companies‘ who possess a ‘strong interest in developing systemic solutions to key challenges‘.
Finally, there are the ‘Associate Partners‘. Whilst they participate in ‘forum communities‘ and have a ‘strong interest in addressing challenges affecting operations and society at large‘, none were present at Event 201.
Every major industry in the world, be it banking, agriculture, healthcare, media, retail, travel and tourism, is directly connected to the World Economic Forum through corporate membership.
What is evident is that the deeper a corporation’s ties with the WEF, the greater its ability to ‘shape‘ the group’s agenda. Which brings us to what the WEF call their Strategic Intelligence platform – the mechanism which brings all the interests that the WEF concentrate on together.
They describe the platform as ‘a dynamic system of contextual intelligence that enables users to trace relationships and interdependencies between issues, supporting more informed decision-making‘.
As for why the WEF developed Strategic Intelligence, they say it was to ‘help you (businesses) understand the global forces at play and make more informed decisions‘.
Growing the platform is an ever present goal. The WEF are always looking for new members to become part of Strategic Intelligence by joining the ‘New Champions Community‘. But they will only allow a new organisation on board if they ‘align with the values and aspirations of the World Economic Forum in general‘. A 12 month ‘New Champions Membership‘ comes in at €24,000.
In arguing for the relevance of Strategic Intelligence, the WEF ask:
How can you decipher the potential impact of rapidly unfolding changes when you’re flooded with information—some of it misleading or unreliable? How do you continuously adapt your vision and strategy within a fast-evolving global context?
In other words, Strategic Intelligence is both an antidote to ‘fake news‘ and an assembly for corporations to position themselves as global pioneers in a rapidly changing political and technological environment. That’s the image they attempt to convey at least.
We can find more involvement from global institutions via Strategic Intelligence. The platform is ‘co-curated with leading topic experts from academia, think tanks, and international organizations‘.
‘Co-curators‘ are perhaps the most important aspect to consider here, given that they have the ability to ‘share their expertise with the Forum’s extensive network of members, partners and constituents, as well as a growing public audience‘.
It is safe to assume then that when co-curators speak, members and partners of the World Economic Forum listen. This in part is how the WEF’s agenda takes shape.
Who are the co-curators? At present, they include Harvard university, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Imperial College London, Oxford University, Yale and the European Council on Foreign Relations.
It was the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that in March published an article titled, ‘We’re not going back to normal‘, just as Covid-19 lockdowns were being implemented worldwide. Citing a report by fellow co-curator Imperial College London that endorsed the imposition of tougher social distancing measures if hospital admissions begin to spike, MIT proclaimed that ‘social distancing is here to stay for much more than a few weeks. It will upend our way of life, in some ways forever.’
As well as co-curators there are what’s known as ‘Content Partners‘, who the WEF say are ‘amplified by machine analysis of more than 1,000 articles per day from carefully selected global think tanks, research institutes and publishers‘.
Content partners include Harvard university, Cambridge university, the Rand Corporation, Chatham House (aka the Royal Institute of International Affairs), the European Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution.
Getting into specifics, the way Strategic Intelligence is structured means that the higher your position in the corporate fold, the more ‘platforms‘ you can be part of. Whereas Strategic Partners must be part of a minimum of five platforms, Associate Partners only have access to a single platform of their choice.
Here is a list of some of the platforms hosted by the World Economic Forum:
COVID Action Platform
Shaping the Future of Technology Governance: Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Shaping the Future of the New Economy and Society
Shaping the Future of Consumption
Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and New Value Creation
Shaping the Future of Financial and Monetary Systems
Shaping the Future of Technology Governance: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Shaping the Future of Trade and Global Economic Interdependence
Shaping the Future of Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services
Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials
Shaping the Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture
As we will look at in a follow up article, ‘The Great Reset‘ is made up of over 50 areas of interest that are formed of both ‘Global Issues‘ and ‘Industries‘, which in turn are all part of the WEF’s Strategic Intelligence platform.
Corporate membership is essential for the World Economic Forum to spread its influence, but in the end every single member is in compliance with the agenda, objectives, projects and values of the WEF. These take precedent over all else.
Also in concurrence with the WEF are the organisation’s Board of Trustees. Three of these include the current Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and former Bank of England governor Mark Carney. The Trilateral Commission are also represented amongst the trustees through Larry Fink and David Rubenstein.
To add some historical context to the WEF, the group dates back to 1971 when it was originally founded as the European Management Forum. At the time the conflict in Vietnam was raging, social protest movements were building and the United States was about to relinquish the gold standard. By 1973 when the post World War Two Bretton Woods system collapsed and the Trilateral Commission was formed, the Forum had widened its interest beyond just management to include economic and social issues. From here onwards political leaders from around the world began to receive invitations to the institution’s annual meeting in Davos.
The World Economic Forum is classified today as the ‘International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation‘, and is the only global institution recognised as such. It is in this capacity that the forum ‘engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.’
Like how the Bank for International Settlements acts as a forum to bring central banks together under one umbrella, the WEF plays the same role by uniting business, government and civil society.
The WEF declare themselves as being a ‘catalyst for global initiatives‘, which is accurate considering ‘The Great Reset‘ agenda originates at the WEF level. And it is initiatives like ‘The Great Reset‘ and the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution‘ which the WEF say are distinguished by ‘the active participation of government, business and civil society figures‘.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) narrative was developed out of the World Economic Forum back in 2016. The WEF have confidently asserted that because of 4IR, ‘over the next decade, we will witness changes tearing through the global economy with an unprecedented speed, scale and force. They will transform entire systems of production, distribution and consumption‘.
Not only that, but the world is on the verge of witnessing ‘more technological change over the next decade than we have seen in the past 50 years.’
The group now plan to use ‘The Great Reset‘ as their theme for the 2021 annual meeting in Davos as a vehicle for advancing the 4IR agenda. 4IR is marketed as a technological revolution, where advancement in all the sciences ‘will leave no aspect of global society untouched.’
And like their global counterparts, such as the BIS and the Trilateral Commission, the WEF nurture their agenda gradually and seek to maintain their focus on the long term rather than ‘the emergencies of the day‘. In their own words, ‘success is measured not only in terms of immediate results – we understand that real progress takes time and sustained commitment.’
For my next article we will look into the specifics of ‘The Great Reset‘ agenda as well as what global planners are seeking to achieve out of Covid-19.
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activistpost--2020-07-09--GPS Experts Describe Ligado 5G As A “Grave Error” and “Fiasco”

American expert warnings and opposition to 5G deployment are about more than biological and environmental risks ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) In fact , several federal agencies have issued warnings about how it threatens national security , public safety , and weather forecasting accuracy .
These agencies include the Pentagon , Departments of Energy ( DoE ) and Transportation ( DoT ) , the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , NASA , and the U.S. Navy .
None of this seems to matter to the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) – the agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by regulating the telecom industry .
In fact , all but one commissioner has approved the acceleration of 5G deployment during the pandemic .
Two articles were recently published about more pushback against the FCC regarding Ligado 5G : A committee charged with giving the U.S. government advice on space-based navigation services concluded that the Federal Communication Commission ’ s approval of Ligado ’ s 5G network is a “ high-risk ” decision that jeopardizes Global Positioning System services .
During a July 1 meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning , Navigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , members discussed a report prepared for the committee about the April FCC decision to allow Ligado to operate a 5G terrestrial network on a spectrum band neighboring that used by GPS .
“ It abruptly changed the whole character of the radio spectrum near the GPS primary frequency , ” said Brad Parkinson , a vice-chair of the committee and chief architect of the GPS system during its development in the 1970s , of the FCC ’ s approval of Ligado .
“ The FCC has made a grave error in authorizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectrum right next to GPS.
” “ Tough Luck !
” That ’ s what the Federal Communications Commission seems to be saying to all recreational boaters who rely on the accuracy of GPS , and the Boat Owners Association of The United States is bringing the issue to light .
A controversial FCC order threatens the reliability of millions of GPS units now in use be the nation ’ s recreation boaters .
A decision in late April gave a mobile satellite services operator , Ligado Networks , approval to build and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will negatively impact the reliability of the nation ’ s GPS .
Specifically , a BoatUS investigation has determined Ligado ’ s slice of licensed “ L-Band ” spectrum , designated for space-based navigation and communications , is located near lower frequency bands .
These are the bands used by hundreds of millions of GPS units for public safety , health , government , transportation , military , commerce , agriculture and more .
BoatUS is a founding member of the recently launched Keep GPS Working Coalition .
Their study indicates that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , instances of signal interference will rapidly increase .
The bottom line ?
Current GPS users will be either have to purchase a new GPS unit or suffer the likelihood of continued interference .
American opposition to the FCC ’ s forced 5G deployment continues to increase ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 .
8 ) .
Lawsuits have been filed against the agency about 5G deployment AS WELL AS for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EVIDENCE that 5G is safe .
Cities AND countries worldwide have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit 5G installation as well as issue moratoriums due to health and safety risks and warnings .
The majority of scientists worldwide are also opposed to deployment until there studies show that it ’ s safe .
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By B.N. Frank
American expert warnings and opposition to 5G deployment are about more than biological and environmental risks (see 1, 2, 3) In fact, several federal agencies have issued warnings about how it threatens national security, public safety, and weather forecasting accuracy. These agencies include the Pentagon, Departments of Energy (DoE) and Transportation (DoT), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, and the U.S. Navy.
None of this seems to matter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the agency that’s supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry. In fact, all but one commissioner has approved the acceleration of 5G deployment during the pandemic.
Two articles were recently published about more pushback against the FCC regarding Ligado 5G:
From Space News:
GPS committee calls FCC Ligado order a “grave error” A committee charged with giving the U.S. government advice on space-based navigation services concluded that the Federal Communication Commission’s approval of Ligado’s 5G network is a “high-risk” decision that jeopardizes Global Positioning System services. During a July 1 meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board, held online, members discussed a report prepared for the committee about the April FCC decision to allow Ligado to operate a 5G terrestrial network on a spectrum band neighboring that used by GPS. “It abruptly changed the whole character of the radio spectrum near the GPS primary frequency,” said Brad Parkinson, a vice-chair of the committee and chief architect of the GPS system during its development in the 1970s, of the FCC’s approval of Ligado. “The FCC has made a grave error in authorizing the high-power terrestrial comm network in this spectrum right next to GPS.” Read full article
From Trade Only Today:
BoatUS Sounds the Alarm About Potential GPS Fiasco “Tough Luck!” That’s what the Federal Communications Commission seems to be saying to all recreational boaters who rely on the accuracy of GPS, and the Boat Owners Association of The United States is bringing the issue to light. A controversial FCC order threatens the reliability of millions of GPS units now in use be the nation’s recreation boaters. A decision in late April gave a mobile satellite services operator, Ligado Networks, approval to build and operate a land-based industrial 5G wireless network that will negatively impact the reliability of the nation’s GPS. Specifically, a BoatUS investigation has determined Ligado’s slice of licensed “L-Band” spectrum, designated for space-based navigation and communications, is located near lower frequency bands. These are the bands used by hundreds of millions of GPS units for public safety, health, government, transportation, military, commerce, agriculture and more. BoatUS is a founding member of the recently launched Keep GPS Working Coalition. Their study indicates that as the Ligado network is rolled out, instances of signal interference will rapidly increase. The bottom line? Current GPS users will be either have to purchase a new GPS unit or suffer the likelihood of continued interference. Read full article
American opposition to the FCC’s forced 5G deployment continues to increase (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 8). Lawsuits have been filed against the agency about 5G deployment AS WELL AS for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation (see 1, 2). The telecoms have provided NO EVIDENCE that 5G is safe.
Cities AND countries worldwide have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation as well as issue moratoriums due to health and safety risks and warnings. The majority of scientists worldwide are also opposed to deployment until there studies show that it’s safe.
Activist Post reports regularly about the FCC, 5G, and other unsafe technology. For more information visit our archives and the following websites.
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activistpost--2020-07-09--Revolutionary New Bill Would Require Cops to Carry Their Own Personal Liability Insurance

Since the George Floyd protests began in May , they have since morphed into a much broader movement which is now exposing a problem this country has suffered from for a long time .
The system of law enforcement in this country has morphed into a militarized standing army , preying on the poor , and rife with corruption .
Naturally , people are pissed and this anger is finally morphing into solutions .
To lower the likelihood of future chaos , America ’ s system of law enforcement needs radical change .
Instead of threatening to execute suspected looters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we should be having right now is how to fix this broken system .
It is not difficult , it is based in logic and reason , and its effects would be significantly felt almost overnight .
For nearly a decade , the Free Thought Project has been advocating for police officers to carry their own personal liability insurance like doctors .
Now , it is finally catching on .
According to the NY Post , a bill introduced by state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi ( D-Bronx ) would require police officers to obtain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed against them for excessive force and other abuses as a way to deter misconduct .
Under current law , cops who are sued are represented by the city law department and taxpayers foot the bill for any verdict or settlement .
Biaggi ’ s proposal would require each officer to obtain individual liability insurance .
The city or other local governments would still be required to cover the basic insurance policy to cover tort litigation costs .
But Biaggi said her bill would better hold officers accountable by requiring them to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for wrongdoing .
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“ Officers who have misconduct claims brought against them may see their premium go up and will be required to pay those costs .
The purpose of this bill is to establish a financial disincentive for police misconduct and create accountability for abhorrent behavior , ” she said .
As TFTP has reported , a lawsuit is filed against the NYPD every 2.5 hours .
This has cost the taxpayers of New York hundreds of millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to change .
Police officers , even when found at fault for their abusive actions , are almost never held personally liable .
It is the taxpayers who foot the bill .
However , with bills like this one , all that can change overnight by requiring cops to carry personal liability insurance .
Imagine , for a moment , the result of all police officers being held personally liable for their actions and forced to pay their victims .
In nearly every other profession on the planet , if someone hurts someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are held liable — personally .
Why can ’ t cops carry personal liability insurance just like doctors ?
As instances of police brutality and police killings continue to be exposed , there is no doubt that the US is in dire need of reform .
The simple requirement for police to be insured for personal liability is an easy fix — especially to remove repeat offenders from the force .
All too often , when a tragic death such as George Floyd occurs , later — as was the case with Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer should have never been given a badge and a gun in the first place because of their past .
However , insurance companies , who can ’ t fleece the taxpayers to pay for problem cops , would have to come out of pocket to pay for them and would make sure that these officers are uninsurable .
If the officer becomes uninsurable , the officer becomes unhirable — simple as that .
There are likely many cops out there right now who would be denied insurance coverage by any company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirement for personal liability insurance would , quite literally , weed out problem officers — almost overnight .
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA .
This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state .
Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world .
Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project .
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By Matt Agorist
Since the George Floyd protests began in May, they have since morphed into a much broader movement which is now exposing a problem this country has suffered from for a long time. The system of law enforcement in this country has morphed into a militarized standing army, preying on the poor, and rife with corruption. Naturally, people are pissed and this anger is finally morphing into solutions.
To lower the likelihood of future chaos, America’s system of law enforcement needs radical change. Instead of threatening to execute suspected looters with no due process — the discussion we should be having right now is how to fix this broken system. It is not difficult, it is based in logic and reason, and its effects would be significantly felt almost overnight.
For nearly a decade, the Free Thought Project has been advocating for police officers to carry their own personal liability insurance like doctors. Now, it is finally catching on.
According to the NY Post, a bill introduced by state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) would require police officers to obtain personal liability insurance to cover civil lawsuits filed against them for excessive force and other abuses as a way to deter misconduct.
Under current law, cops who are sued are represented by the city law department and taxpayers foot the bill for any verdict or settlement. Biaggi’s proposal would require each officer to obtain individual liability insurance. The city or other local governments would still be required to cover the basic insurance policy to cover tort litigation costs. But Biaggi said her bill would better hold officers accountable by requiring them to pay any increase in premiums related to payouts for wrongdoing.
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“Officers who have misconduct claims brought against them may see their premium go up and will be required to pay those costs. The purpose of this bill is to establish a financial disincentive for police misconduct and create accountability for abhorrent behavior,” she said.
As TFTP has reported, a lawsuit is filed against the NYPD every 2.5 hours. This has cost the taxpayers of New York hundreds of millions of dollars over the years. This has to change.
Police officers, even when found at fault for their abusive actions, are almost never held personally liable. It is the taxpayers who foot the bill. However, with bills like this one, all that can change overnight by requiring cops to carry personal liability insurance.
Imagine, for a moment, the result of all police officers being held personally liable for their actions and forced to pay their victims. In nearly every other profession on the planet, if someone hurts someone else while on the job, they are held liable — personally. Why can’t cops carry personal liability insurance just like doctors?
As instances of police brutality and police killings continue to be exposed, there is no doubt that the US is in dire need of reform. The simple requirement for police to be insured for personal liability is an easy fix — especially to remove repeat offenders from the force.
All too often, when a tragic death such as George Floyd occurs, later — as was the case with Derek Chauvin — we find out that the officer should have never been given a badge and a gun in the first place because of their past. However, insurance companies, who can’t fleece the taxpayers to pay for problem cops, would have to come out of pocket to pay for them and would make sure that these officers are uninsurable.
If the officer becomes uninsurable, the officer becomes unhirable — simple as that.
There are likely many cops out there right now who would be denied insurance coverage by any company, due to their track records. A requirement for personal liability insurance would, quite literally, weed out problem officers — almost overnight.
Source: The Free Thought Project
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA. This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state. Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world. Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter, Steemit, and now on Minds.
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activistpost--2020-07-10--Anonymous Launches New Operation Against Blue Whale Suicide Game

The international hacktivist collective Anonymous has launched another operation against Blue Whale , a sick suicide game that first originated years ago .
Back in 2017 , the deplorable “ game ” first caught popularity , taking the internet by storm .
Although , the game has existed much longer than that .
Blue Whale encourages vulnerable depressed young teens to commit suicide in a series of tasks meant to make the person more and more depressed as days go on .
The challenge works like this , according to Anonymous teens who follow the hashtags — # BlueWhale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # FindCurator , # f57 , # f40 or # ImaWhale and others , on social media websites .
Originally , the scary trend started on VK .
These hashtags are used to get in touch with an operator or curator of the game .
An admin then contacts them to play the sick dark game by telling them to click on a link which then logs their IP address .
Blue Whale requires teens to accomplish tasks given to them by an operator for 50 days , brainwashing them to do such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waking up at odd times , listening to depressing music , watching horror movies , and even killing someone else for the amusement of the curator .
After all tasks are completed , teens are told to kill themselves by their “ master.
” During one of the tasks teenagers are instructed to use a knife or razor to make the shape of a whale on their wrist or leg , Russian reports state .
The disturbed curators threaten participants of the “ game ” that “ they will kill them and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” their commands .
At the time in 2017 , it was reported that the game had allegedly claimed more than 130 young lives in Russia and is suspected to have been responsible for 300 deaths worldwide , Dailymail previously reported .
However , there is a reported arrest of an administrator going all the way back to 2016 .
A suspected administrator of Blue Whale , Philipp Budeikinan , 21 , was arrested in connection with Blue Whale in 2016 and was charged with creating eight separate suicide groups associated with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original creator of the game was a man named Jonathan Galindo .
The game returned in 2018 with the Momo Challenge briefly however that was falsely reported to be a hoax .
This sick game that won ’ t die seems to be back in another incarnation , this time under the name of its alleged creator , Jonathan Galindo .
Although , the rules are basically the same with self-harm and taking one ’ s own life as the final task .
Anonymous has found that accounts are being made en masse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook , Twitter , TikTok , and other social media platforms like Discord .
Heavy even reports that the game is on Instagram with dozens of accounts named Jonathan Galindo popping up on the site .
Twitter and Instagram users alike have both said they ’ re receiving DMs from people who claim to be associated with the Blue Whale challenge , including anonymous “ Jonathan Galindo ” accounts with a dog face .
If you receive any messages from accounts related to either name , it ’ s best to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a warning on the hashtag “ # Bluewhale ” when users search for it .
However , there are other tags associated with the game that haven ’ t been given the same warning .
This author also personally saw a Telegram channel with tons of users in it which were sharing very disturbing videos and pictures associated with Blue Whale .
This reporter reached out to famed lawyer Jay Leiderman after an admin on Telegram stated it would need a legal letter to remove the channel , despite the channel being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Blue Whale “ game.
” The online game has been known by a number of different names including — A Sea Of Whales , A Silent House , Wake Me Up At 4:20 A.M .
If you or someone you love is considering suicide , please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline , available 24 hours every day : 1-800-273-8255 .
An online chat is also available .
I sat down with a representative of OpBlueWhale , an Anonymous operation , to discuss the ongoing goal of eliminating this game and finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Whale and Jonathan Galindo ?
How did you first discover this sick twisted “ game ?
” OpBlueWhale : The game is set for 50 days and the final task is suicide .
Tasks include — cutting hands , climbing cranes or even killing someone .
I discovered it when many people decided to talk about this horrific game and now it ’ s back .
AK : Have you found the operators of this sick game ?
OpBlueWhale : Well we as @ OpBlueWhale haven ’ t , but the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to jail .
The game is mainly played in Russia , it is solely about youth suicide .
The Anonymous have made a video on the subject and plan to make some moves , the operator gets your information in different ways after you say that you ’ d like to play , they also threaten to DOX and DDOS you if you back out .
Some operators reportedly sent out death threats to players ’ families… OpBlueWhale : Our goal is to wipe out Blue Whale operators , completely .
Join us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have any other operators been named and arrested ?
OpBlueWhale : That ’ s a good question .
I currently can ’ t answer that because it ’ s beyond what I know .
AK : What can people do to stop this game ?
OpBlueWhale : They can watch each other ’ s backs and report the game curators ; however , reporting curators kills our ability to track them .
AK : Where have you found this game being played ?
OpBlueWhale : Telegram , Discord , Facebook , Instagram , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jonathan Galindo accounts .
We are tracking all of these social media websites to protect children .
AK : Thanks for doing this interview and speaking about this horrific game .
OpBlueWhale : You are welcome .
OpBlueWhale : Yes , if you are found to be a curator of this game by us , we will ruin you like you seek to ruin other ’ s lives .
No one is safe .
We don ’ t forgive and we don ’ t forget , to Blue Whale you should have expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth , peace , and freedom news .
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By Aaron Kesel
The international hacktivist collective Anonymous has launched another operation against Blue Whale, a sick suicide game that first originated years ago.
Back in 2017, the deplorable “game” first caught popularity, taking the internet by storm. Although, the game has existed much longer than that. Blue Whale encourages vulnerable depressed young teens to commit suicide in a series of tasks meant to make the person more and more depressed as days go on.
The challenge works like this, according to Anonymous teens who follow the hashtags — #BlueWhale, #bluewhaleChallenge, #BluewhaleGame #I_am_Whale #FindCurator, #f57, #f40 or #ImaWhale and others, on social media websites. Originally, the scary trend started on VK. These hashtags are used to get in touch with an operator or curator of the game. An admin then contacts them to play the sick dark game by telling them to click on a link which then logs their IP address.
Blue Whale requires teens to accomplish tasks given to them by an operator for 50 days, brainwashing them to do such acts as harming themselves, sleeping and waking up at odd times, listening to depressing music, watching horror movies, and even killing someone else for the amusement of the curator. After all tasks are completed, teens are told to kill themselves by their “master.”
During one of the tasks teenagers are instructed to use a knife or razor to make the shape of a whale on their wrist or leg, Russian reports state.
The disturbed curators threaten participants of the “game” that “they will kill them and their parents if they don’t obey” their commands.
At the time in 2017, it was reported that the game had allegedly claimed more than 130 young lives in Russia and is suspected to have been responsible for 300 deaths worldwide, Dailymail previously reported. However, there is a reported arrest of an administrator going all the way back to 2016.
A suspected administrator of Blue Whale, Philipp Budeikinan, 21, was arrested in connection with Blue Whale in 2016 and was charged with creating eight separate suicide groups associated with the game. Still many allege that the original creator of the game was a man named Jonathan Galindo.
The game returned in 2018 with the Momo Challenge briefly however that was falsely reported to be a hoax.
This sick game that won’t die seems to be back in another incarnation, this time under the name of its alleged creator, Jonathan Galindo. Although, the rules are basically the same with self-harm and taking one’s own life as the final task. Anonymous has found that accounts are being made en masse with the name “Jonathan Galindo” on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms like Discord.
If you use Discord, listen to this please! If you get a random DM on Discord with a Mickey Mouse pfp. DON'T ANSWER. They're asking people to play suicidal games with them and are overall just being a huge sicko. SPREAD IT.#DiscordServer #bluewhalechallenge #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/V7Q5AKhO1R — _||-Blue-||_ (@Blue61684713) July 8, 2020
Heavy even reports that the game is on Instagram with dozens of accounts named Jonathan Galindo popping up on the site. Twitter and Instagram users alike have both said they’re receiving DMs from people who claim to be associated with the Blue Whale challenge, including anonymous “Jonathan Galindo” accounts with a dog face. If you receive any messages from accounts related to either name, it’s best to just block them.
If you get some message from anyone starting up some game, do not engage them. Do not let them into your life. This world has enough real problems, and suffering or dying for someone's cheap pleasure should noy be one of them. — Dusky Sam (@DuskySamCat) July 3, 2020
Instagram has decided to put a warning on the hashtag “#Bluewhale” when users search for it. However, there are other tags associated with the game that haven’t been given the same warning.
This author also personally saw a Telegram channel with tons of users in it which were sharing very disturbing videos and pictures associated with Blue Whale. This reporter reached out to famed lawyer Jay Leiderman after an admin on Telegram stated it would need a legal letter to remove the channel, despite the channel being used by a group to potentially operate the Blue Whale “game.”
The online game has been known by a number of different names including — A Sea Of Whales, A Silent House, Wake Me Up At 4:20 A.M.
If you or someone you love is considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours every day: 1-800-273-8255. An online chat is also available.
I sat down with a representative of OpBlueWhale, an Anonymous operation, to discuss the ongoing goal of eliminating this game and finding its curators.
AK: What is Blue Whale and Jonathan Galindo? How did you first discover this sick twisted “game?”
OpBlueWhale: The game is set for 50 days and the final task is suicide. Tasks include — cutting hands, climbing cranes or even killing someone.
I discovered it when many people decided to talk about this horrific game and now it’s back.
AK: Have you found the operators of this sick game?
OpBlueWhale: Well we as @OpBlueWhale haven’t, but the police has. Many operators have been sent to jail. The game is mainly played in Russia, it is solely about youth suicide. The Anonymous have made a video on the subject and plan to make some moves, the operator gets your information in different ways after you say that you’d like to play, they also threaten to DOX and DDOS you if you back out. Some operators reportedly sent out death threats to players’ families…
AK: What is OpBlueWhale’s goal?
OpBlueWhale: Our goal is to wipe out Blue Whale operators, completely. Join us in #OpBlueWhale #BlueWhale
AK: Have any other operators been named and arrested?
OpBlueWhale: That’s a good question. I currently can’t answer that because it’s beyond what I know.
AK: What can people do to stop this game?
OpBlueWhale: They can watch each other’s backs and report the game curators; however, reporting curators kills our ability to track them.
AK: Where have you found this game being played?
OpBlueWhale: Telegram, Discord, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, everywhere; even TikTok has Jonathan Galindo accounts. We are tracking all of these social media websites to protect children.
AK: Thanks for doing this interview and speaking about this horrific game.
OpBlueWhale: You are welcome.
AK: Any final messages?
OpBlueWhale: Yes, if you are found to be a curator of this game by us, we will ruin you like you seek to ruin other’s lives. No one is safe. We don’t forgive and we don’t forget, to Blue Whale you should have expected us.
**By [@An0nkn0wledge](https://hive.blog/@an0nkn0wledge)**
Aaron Kesel writes for Activist Post.
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activistpost--2020-07-10--Maine Resident with Cancer Sues Utility Company over Discriminatory Smart Meter “Opt Out” Fees

Duke Energy customers with medical statements in North Carolina don ’ t have to pay “ opt out ” fees to not have the utility company ’ s wireless transmitting “ Smart ” Meters on their homes ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
Unfortunately , it ’ s not only Duke Energy ’ s North Carolina “ Smart ” Meters that can make people sick .
All wireless transmitting “ Smart ” Meters – electric , gas , and water – emit Electromagnetic Radiation ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) which can make people and animals sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 4 ) .
People worldwide have taken action against utility companies because of these meters ( see 1 , 2 .
3 ) .
In 2015 , The League of United Latin American Citizens ( LULAC ) wrote a resolution requesting a nationwide installation moratorium because of health risks associated with them .
The resolution also included a no-cost opt out program .
Thanks to Maine resident and activist Ed Friedman for filing a discrimination lawsuit against his utility for having to pay “ opt out ” fees to not have “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit against Central Maine Power ( CMP ) Tuesday in Portland ’ s U.S. District Court .
The suit , brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) , Fair Housing Act ( FHA ) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( Rehab Act ) alleges smart meter opt out fees are discriminatory to those disabled customers whose condition may be exacerbated by emitted radiation from the meters .
Friedman has lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma , an uncurable form of cancer .
While most people are familiar with the ADA ; the FHA specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing services and the Rehab Act prohibits discrimination by recipients of federal funding .
CMP received $ 96 million in stimulus funding from the Department of Energy for their smart meter project .
For Friedman , opting out of the smart meter program is not a choice .
His doctor recommends he not be exposed to any excess radiation in his home .
According to Friedman ’ s oncologist , exposure to even low-level radiation from the meters may exacerbate “ fatigue , cognitive In 2016 Friedman asked CMP to waive its ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his disability .
CMP declined , writing there was “ no basis for compromise.
” When he refused to pay for the same access to safe electricity his neighbors without disabilities received without any surcharge , CMP disconnected his power and he has been without utility service since .
CMP argued the opt-out fee is not discriminatory because they charge the same amount to everyone .
But Friedman ’ s lawsuit responds that “ this is no excuse at all .
Suppose a store has both stairs and a wheelchair ramp , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt-out fee ’ to use the ramp .
.
.
the store is illegally discriminating against wheelchair users who , by virtue of their disability , require a ramp in order to access the store .
This is true even if the store charges everyone the fee to use the ramp.
” “ If CMP is going to do business in Maine , they need to follow the laws of the land – including those protecting their disabled ratepayers ” said Friedman .
Mr. Friedman is represented by the Law Offices of Bruce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William Most .
Tens of millions of electric , gas , and water “ Smart ” Meters have been installed in the U.S. and worldwide so it ’ s likely that you have them or you will be getting them VERY SOON .
They are EXPENSIVE ( see 1 , 2 ) , problematic , and unpopular everywhere ( see 1 , 2 ) , Most ( if not all ) of the cost for their installation AND replacements have been and continue to be passed onto customers .
There have been so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fires and explosions ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) -that a documentary was produced about them in 2013 and then re-released with updates in 2017 .
“ Smart ” Meters collect customer usage data 24/7 whereas original 1-way transmitting analog meters DO NOT .
Utilities collect and analyze usage data so they can market more products and services to customers and/or sell it to 3rd parties a la “ Surveillance Capitalism.
” Disgusted yet ?
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By B.N. Frank
Duke Energy customers with medical statements in North Carolina don’t have to pay “opt out” fees to not have the utility company’s wireless transmitting “Smart” Meters on their homes (see 1, 2, 3). Unfortunately, it’s not only Duke Energy’s North Carolina “Smart” Meters that can make people sick.
All wireless transmitting “Smart” Meters – electric, gas, and water – emit Electromagnetic Radiation (aka “Electrosmog”) which can make people and animals sick (see 1, 2, 3, 4). People worldwide have taken action against utility companies because of these meters (see 1, 2. 3). In 2015, The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) wrote a resolution requesting a nationwide installation moratorium because of health risks associated with them. The resolution also included a no-cost opt out program.
Thanks to Maine resident and activist Ed Friedman for filing a discrimination lawsuit against his utility for having to pay “opt out” fees to not have “Smart” Meters on his home.
Portland, ME, July 9, 2020 –Bowdoinham resident Ed Friedman filed a disability/discrimination
lawsuit against Central Maine Power (CMP) Tuesday in Portland’s U.S. District Court. The suit,
brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA) and
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) alleges smart meter opt out fees are discriminatory to
those disabled customers whose condition may be exacerbated by emitted radiation from the
meters. Friedman has lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, an uncurable form of cancer.
While most people are familiar with the ADA; the FHA specifically protects against
discrimination in the provision of housing services and the Rehab Act prohibits discrimination
by recipients of federal funding. CMP received $96 million in stimulus funding from the
Department of Energy for their smart meter project.
For Friedman, opting out of the smart meter program is not a choice. His doctor recommends he
not be exposed to any excess radiation in his home. According to Friedman’s oncologist,
exposure to even low-level radiation from the meters may exacerbate “fatigue, cognitive
difficulty, memory issues and multiple cancer types.”
In 2016 Friedman asked CMP to waive its’ opt out fees as their reasonable accommodation of his
disability. CMP declined, writing there was “no basis for compromise.” When he refused to pay
for the same access to safe electricity his neighbors without disabilities received without any
surcharge, CMP disconnected his power and he has been without utility service since.
CMP argued the opt-out fee is not discriminatory because they charge the same amount to
everyone. But Friedman’s lawsuit responds that “this is no excuse at all. Suppose a store has both
stairs and a wheelchair ramp, and it charges everyone a ‘stairs opt-out fee’ to use the ramp . . .
the store is illegally discriminating against wheelchair users who, by virtue of their disability,
require a ramp in order to access the store. This is true even if the store charges everyone the fee
to use the ramp.”
“If CMP is going to do business in Maine, they need to follow the laws of the land – including
those protecting their disabled ratepayers” said Friedman.
Mr. Friedman is represented by the Law Offices of Bruce M. Merrill and the Law Office of William Most.
# # #
Tens of millions of electric, gas, and water “Smart” Meters have been installed in the U.S. and worldwide so it’s likely that you have them or you will be getting them VERY SOON. They are EXPENSIVE (see 1, 2), problematic, and unpopular everywhere (see 1, 2), Most (if not all) of the cost for their installation AND replacements have been and continue to be passed onto customers. There have been so many issues associated with them – including fires and explosions (see 1, 2. 3. 4) -that a documentary was produced about them in 2013 and then re-released with updates in 2017.
“Smart” Meters collect customer usage data 24/7 whereas original 1-way transmitting analog meters DO NOT. Utilities collect and analyze usage data so they can market more products and services to customers and/or sell it to 3rd parties a la “Surveillance Capitalism.” Disgusted yet?
Activist Post reports regularly about “Smart” Meters and other unsafe technology. For more information, visit our archives and the following websites:
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