activistpost--2020-01-20--Richmond 2A Rallygoers To Be Corralled Into “Chain-Link Pen” With Only One Way In And Out

Folks attending the Second Amendment rally at the Capitol grounds in Richmond , Virginia on Monday will be barred from exercising their Second Amendment rights and corralled into a chain-link “ pen ” with only one entrance and exit .
Outside the Capitol , authorities used tall chain-link barriers to create a pie-shaped pen for the rally .
The area takes up about a third of Capitol Square , a manicured park dotted with monuments to figures ranging from Native Americans and George Washington to a segregationist governor and civil rights leaders .
The monuments were protected with additional fencing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the east .
The square is usually open on all sides to foot traffic .
Under Northam ’ s emergency order , access is restricted to one spot , at 9th and East Grace Streets .
Just inside that entrance , the crowd will be split into 17 lines for screening with metal detectors .
Anyone attempting to bring in weapons will be turned away , but police will not confiscate those items , officials have said .
Demonstrators who do not want to part with their guns may remain armed on city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off admission to the rally once the crowd hits a certain number , which they have declined to disclose .
[ … ] Gov .
Ralph Northam ( D ) last week declared a state of emergency and issued a ban on firearms or other weapons on Capitol grounds .
The state Supreme Court upheld the ban after a challenge by two gun rights groups .
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions for Richmond airspace , making it illegal to fly planes or drones above the city on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats from weaponized drones .

By Chris Menahan
AP NOTE: You can see live updates from independent media HERE.
Folks attending the Second Amendment rally at the Capitol grounds in Richmond, Virginia on Monday will be barred from exercising their Second Amendment rights and corralled into a chain-link “pen” with only one entrance and exit.
From The Washington Post:
Outside the Capitol, authorities used tall chain-link barriers to create a pie-shaped pen for the rally. The area takes up about a third of Capitol Square, a manicured park dotted with monuments to figures ranging from Native Americans and George Washington to a segregationist governor and civil rights leaders. The monuments were protected with additional fencing, as was the Executive Mansion to the east.
The square is usually open on all sides to foot traffic. Under Northam’s emergency order, access is restricted to one spot, at 9th and East Grace Streets. Just inside that entrance, the crowd will be split into 17 lines for screening with metal detectors.
Anyone attempting to bring in weapons will be turned away, but police will not confiscate those items, officials have said. Demonstrators who do not want to part with their guns may remain armed on city streets. Authorities say they will cut off admission to the rally once the crowd hits a certain number, which they have declined to disclose.
[…] Gov. Ralph Northam (D) last week declared a state of emergency and issued a ban on firearms or other weapons on Capitol grounds. The state Supreme Court upheld the ban after a challenge by two gun rights groups. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions for Richmond airspace, making it illegal to fly planes or drones above the city on Monday. Northam has said officials are concerned about threats from weaponized drones.


activistpost--2020-01-20--New Bill to Allow Cops to Detain Citizens, Force Them to Explain Who They Are, What They’re Doing

Kentucky — An ominous bill that is currently making its way through the Kentucky Senate aims to give police unprecedented unconstitutional powers .
These new powers will allow cops to stop anyone they want and demand that person tell them who they are , where they are going , and explain their actions .
Naturally , it has civil rights advocates up in arms , but it doesn ’ t seem to be slowing down the bill ’ s momentum .
Police merely need to make an unsubstantiated claim that a person is involved in criminal activity which gives them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand his name , home address and age — as well as ask to see his driver ’ s license , if he has one — and tell him to explain what he is presently doing “ to the satisfaction of the officer.
” If you invoke your constitutional right not to answer the officer ’ s questions , this new bill grants cops the right to detain you for two hours .
Even more ominous is the fact that this detainment is not considered an arrest so you have no right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even have to record it .
This non-arrest grey area detention will undoubtedly be rife for abuse .
Nevertheless , advocates for the police state tyranny say cops must have this new ability—to keep us safe .
As Kentucky.com reports , Sen. Stephen Meredith , R-Leitchfield , said Grayson County law enforcement officials asked him for the bill after a number of local incidents showed the need for it .
“ If a man acts suspicious , then why wouldn ’ t you want to know what his name is ?
” Meredith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t imagine any legitimate reason in the world why a person would refuse to give their name and photo identification to a police officer if they were asked.
” In other words , if you have nothing to hide , you have nothing to fear…or , in other words , submit to the police state .
Wrong !
Well Sen. Meredith , we ’ d like to educate you in why a person would refuse to talk to police—because it is our right not to !
Legislation like this is straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in history .
Remember “ Ihre Papiere , Bitte ” ?
That phrase often brought shudders to the people who heard it in the 1930s and ’ 40s .
It is German for “ Your papers , please , ” and this bill is nearly identical to that sinister Nazi policy .
Critics of the bill are pointing out its obvious unconstitutional nature and note out how cops can already go after people if they suspect them of committing a crime .
As Kentucky.com reports : Critics say Meredith ’ s bill would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against unreasonable search and seizure and the Fifth Amendment ’ s protection against self-incrimination .
Police officers already have the right to approach people on the street and ask their names , but it ’ s established that citizens can refuse to respond , said Aaron Tucek , a legal fellow at the ACLU of Kentucky .
If police can show reasonable suspicion that someone is carrying a deadly weapon , they can proceed to frisk that person , Tucek said .
But they can not detain people simply for not identifying themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satisfaction of the officer , ” Tucek said .
“ The whole section of the bill on detention — they can call it whatever they want , but Supreme Court case law is pretty clear that an arrest is not determined by whether you call it an arrest , it ’ s determined by the restraint you place on someone ’ s liberty , ” Tucek said .
“ If you put someone in the back of a police car or if you take them down to the police station or if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own way , that ’ s an arrest , and in our country , you can not do that without probable cause.
” We agree and so does the Constitution .
“ The idea that we can detain people because we find them to be suspicious and we think they might commit a crime , that crosses a dangerous line , ” Rebecca DiLoreto , who lobbies in Frankfort for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers , said .
“ Now , unfortunately , it has been known to happen .
Sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community where someone spots a black person walking down the street and they get suspicious and call police.
” “ The ‘ crime ’ in this case is basically that you ’ re here and we don ’ t think , from looking at you , that you should be here , ” she added .
“ The potential for abuse in that seems obvious.
” DiLoreta also pointed out the menacing nature of cops being able to essentially kidnap anyone they want for hours and keep it off the record .
Nobody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a record being made of it , she said .
“ That ’ s starting to approach what you see in a police state or Soviet Russia , ” DiLoreta said .
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 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Free Thought Project , where this article first appeared .
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By Matt Agorist
Kentucky — An ominous bill that is currently making its way through the Kentucky Senate aims to give police unprecedented unconstitutional powers. These new powers will allow cops to stop anyone they want and demand that person tell them who they are, where they are going, and explain their actions. Naturally, it has civil rights advocates up in arms, but it doesn’t seem to be slowing down the bill’s momentum.
Police merely need to make an unsubstantiated claim that a person is involved in criminal activity which gives them free rein to stop that person, demand his name, home address and age — as well as ask to see his driver’s license, if he has one — and tell him to explain what he is presently doing “to the satisfaction of the officer.”
If you invoke your constitutional right not to answer the officer’s questions, this new bill grants cops the right to detain you for two hours. Even more ominous is the fact that this detainment is not considered an arrest so you have no right to an attorney and police don’t even have to record it. This non-arrest grey area detention will undoubtedly be rife for abuse.
Nevertheless, advocates for the police state tyranny say cops must have this new ability—to keep us safe. As Kentucky.com reports, Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, said Grayson County law enforcement officials asked him for the bill after a number of local incidents showed the need for it.
“If a man acts suspicious, then why wouldn’t you want to know what his name is?” Meredith said in an interview. “I can’t imagine any legitimate reason in the world why a person would refuse to give their name and photo identification to a police officer if they were asked.”
In other words, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear…or, in other words, submit to the police state. Wrong!
Well Sen. Meredith, we’d like to educate you in why a person would refuse to talk to police—because it is our right not to! Legislation like this is straight out of the playbook of every tyranny in history. Remember “Ihre Papiere, Bitte”?
That phrase often brought shudders to the people who heard it in the 1930s and ’40s. It is German for “Your papers, please,” and this bill is nearly identical to that sinister Nazi policy.
Critics of the bill are pointing out its obvious unconstitutional nature and note out how cops can already go after people if they suspect them of committing a crime. As Kentucky.com reports:
Critics say Meredith’s bill would violate the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable search and seizure and the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination. Police officers already have the right to approach people on the street and ask their names, but it’s established that citizens can refuse to respond, said Aaron Tucek, a legal fellow at the ACLU of Kentucky. If police can show reasonable suspicion that someone is carrying a deadly weapon, they can proceed to frisk that person, Tucek said. But they cannot detain people simply for not identifying themselves or explaining their activities “to the satisfaction of the officer,” Tucek said.
“The whole section of the bill on detention — they can call it whatever they want, but Supreme Court case law is pretty clear that an arrest is not determined by whether you call it an arrest, it’s determined by the restraint you place on someone’s liberty,” Tucek said. “If you put someone in the back of a police car or if you take them down to the police station or if you otherwise refuse to let them go their own way, that’s an arrest, and in our country, you cannot do that without probable cause.”
We agree and so does the Constitution.
“The idea that we can detain people because we find them to be suspicious and we think they might commit a crime, that crosses a dangerous line,” Rebecca DiLoreto, who lobbies in Frankfort for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said. “Now, unfortunately, it has been known to happen. Sometimes it’s in a mostly white community where someone spots a black person walking down the street and they get suspicious and call police.”
“The ‘crime’ in this case is basically that you’re here and we don’t think, from looking at you, that you should be here,” she added. “The potential for abuse in that seems obvious.”
DiLoreta also pointed out the menacing nature of cops being able to essentially kidnap anyone they want for hours and keep it off the record. Nobody ever should be taken into police custody without a record being made of it, she said.
“That’s starting to approach what you see in a police state or Soviet Russia,” DiLoreta said.
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, where this article first appeared. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter, Steemit, and now on Minds.
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activistpost--2020-01-20--Amazon Echo’s Privacy Issues Go Way Beyond Voice Recordings

Amazon Echo and the Alexa voice assistant have had widely publicized issues with privacy .
Whether it is the amount of data they collect or the fact that they reportedly pay employees and , at times , external contractors from all over the world to listen to recordings to improve accuracy , the potential is there for sensitive personal information to be leaked through these devices .
But the risks extend not just to our relationship with Amazon .
Major privacy concerns are starting to emerge in the way Alexa devices interact with other services – risking a dystopian spiral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setup of the Echo turns Amazon into an extra gateway that every online interaction has to pass through , collecting data on each one .
Alexa knows what you are searching for , listening to or sending in your messages .
Some smartphones do this already , particularly those made by Google and Apple who control the hardware , software and cloud services .
But the difference with an Echo is that it brings together the worst aspects of smartphones and smart homes .
It is not a personal device but integrated into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listen in .
Alexa even tries to make light of this with the creepy “ Ask the Listeners ” function that makes comments about just how much the device is spying on you .
Some Echo devices already have cameras , and if facial recognition capabilities were added we could enter a world of pervasive monitoring in our most private spaces , even tracked as we move between locations .
This technology gives Amazon a huge amount of control over your data , which has long been the aim of most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – who face their own privacy issues – have similar voice assistants , they have at least made progress running the software directly on their devices so they won ’ t need to transfer recordings of your voice commands to their servers .
Amazon doesn ’ t appear to be trying to do the same .
This is , in part , because of the firm ’ s aggressive business model .
Amazon ’ s systems appear not just designed to collect as much data as they can but also to create ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues run much deeper than Alexa listening in on private moments .
One area of concern is the potential for putting the ears of law enforcement in our homes , schools and workplaces .
Apple has a history of resisting FBI requests for user data , and Twitter is relatively transparent about reporting on how it responds to requests from governments .
But Ring , the internet-connected home-security camera company owned by Amazon , has a high-profile relationship with police that involves handing over user data .
Even the way citizens and police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon .
This risks embedding a culture of state surveillance in Amazon ’ s operations , which could have worrying consequences .
We ’ ve seen numerous examples of law enforcement and other government bodies in democratic countries using personal data to spy on people , both in breach of the law and within it but for reasons that go far beyond the prevention of terrorism .
This kind of mass surveillance also creates severe potential for discrimination , as it has been shown repeatedly to have a worse impact on women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t willing to push back , it ’ s not hard to imagine Alexa recordings being handed over to the requests of government employees and law enforcement officers who might be willing to violate the spirit or letter of the law .
And given international intelligence-sharing agreements , even if you trust your own government , do you trust others ?
In response to this issue , an Amazon spokesperson said : “ Ring customers decide whether to share footage in response to asks from local police investigating cases .
Local police are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to which Ring users received a request and whether they declined to share or opt out of future requests.
” They added that although local police can access Ring ’ s Neighbors app for reporting criminal and suspicious activity , they can not see or access user account information .
Health is another area where Amazon appears to be attempting a takeover .
The UK ’ s National Health Service ( NHS ) has signed a deal for medical advice to be provided via the Echo .
At face value , this simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the NHS website or phone line 111 – no official patient data is being shared .
But it creates the possibility that Amazon could start tracking what health information we ask for through Alexa , effectively building profiles of users ’ medical histories .
This could be linked to online shopping suggestions , third-party ads for costly therapies , or even ads that are potentially traumatic ( think women who ’ ve suffered miscarriages being shown baby products ) .
The crudeness and glitches of algorithmic advertising would violate the professional and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain .
Plus it would be highly invasive to treat the data in the same way many Echo recordings are .
Would you want a random external contractor to know you were asking for sexual health advice ?
Underlying these issues is a lack of real transparency .
Amazon is disturbingly quiet , evasive and reluctant to act when it comes to tackling the privacy implications of their practices , many of which are buried deep within their terms and conditions or hard-to-find settings .
Even tech-savvy users don ’ t necessarily know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and when privacy features are added , they often only make users aware after researchers or the press raise the issue .
It is entirely unfair to place such a burden on users to find out and mitigate what these risks are .
So if you have an Echo in your home , what should you do ?
There are many tips available on how to make the device more private , such as setting voice recordings to automatically delete or limiting what data is shared with third parties .
But smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the best piece of advice is not to bring one into your home .
In response to the main points of this article , an Amazon spokesperson told The Conversation : At Amazon , customer trust is at the centre of everything we do and we take privacy and security very seriously .
We have always believed that privacy has to be foundational and built in to every piece of hardware , software , and service that we create .
From the beginning , we ’ ve put customers in control and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even easier for customers to have transparency and control over their Alexa experience .
We ’ ve introduced several privacy improvements including the option to have voice recordings automatically deleted after three or 18 months on an ongoing basis , the ability to ask Alexa to “ delete what I just said ” and “ delete what I said today , ” and the Alexa Privacy Hub , a resource available globally that is dedicated to helping customers learn more about our approach to privacy and the controls they have .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of customers .
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By Garfield Benjamin, Solent University
Amazon Echo and the Alexa voice assistant have had widely publicized issues with privacy. Whether it is the amount of data they collect or the fact that they reportedly pay employees and, at times, external contractors from all over the world to listen to recordings to improve accuracy, the potential is there for sensitive personal information to be leaked through these devices.
But the risks extend not just to our relationship with Amazon. Major privacy concerns are starting to emerge in the way Alexa devices interact with other services – risking a dystopian spiral of increasing surveillance and control.
The setup of the Echo turns Amazon into an extra gateway that every online interaction has to pass through, collecting data on each one. Alexa knows what you are searching for, listening to or sending in your messages. Some smartphones do this already, particularly those made by Google and Apple who control the hardware, software and cloud services. Don’t forget about any Amazon Fire sticks you may have as well, as they have Alexa built right in. Check out FireStickTricks and learn how to protect your privacy on them.
But the difference with an Echo is that it brings together the worst aspects of smartphones and smart homes. It is not a personal device but integrated into the home environment, always waiting to listen in. Alexa even tries to make light of this with the creepy “Ask the Listeners” function that makes comments about just how much the device is spying on you. Some Echo devices already have cameras, and if facial recognition capabilities were added we could enter a world of pervasive monitoring in our most private spaces, even tracked as we move between locations.
This technology gives Amazon a huge amount of control over your data, which has long been the aim of most of the tech giants. While Apple and Google – who face their own privacy issues – have similar voice assistants, they have at least made progress running the software directly on their devices so they won’t need to transfer recordings of your voice commands to their servers. Amazon doesn’t appear to be trying to do the same.
This is, in part, because of the firm’s aggressive business model. Amazon’s systems appear not just designed to collect as much data as they can but also to create ways of sharing it. So the potential issues run much deeper than Alexa listening in on private moments.
Sharing with law enforcement
One area of concern is the potential for putting the ears of law enforcement in our homes, schools and workplaces. Apple has a history of resisting FBI requests for user data, and Twitter is relatively transparent about reporting on how it responds to requests from governments.
But Ring, the internet-connected home-security camera company owned by Amazon, has a high-profile relationship with police that involves handing over user data. Even the way citizens and police communicate is increasingly monitored and controlled by Amazon.
This risks embedding a culture of state surveillance in Amazon’s operations, which could have worrying consequences. We’ve seen numerous examples of law enforcement and other government bodies in democratic countries using personal data to spy on people, both in breach of the law and within it but for reasons that go far beyond the prevention of terrorism. This kind of mass surveillance also creates severe potential for discrimination, as it has been shown repeatedly to have a worse impact on women and other minorities.
If Amazon isn’t willing to push back, it’s not hard to imagine Alexa recordings being handed over to the requests of government employees and law enforcement officers who might be willing to violate the spirit or letter of the law. And given international intelligence-sharing agreements, even if you trust your own government, do you trust others?
In response to this issue, an Amazon spokesperson said: “Ring customers decide whether to share footage in response to asks from local police investigating cases. Local police are not able to see any information related to which Ring users received a request and whether they declined to share or opt out of future requests.” They added that although local police can access Ring’s Neighbors app for reporting criminal and suspicious activity, they cannot see or access user account information.
Tracking health issues
Health is another area where Amazon appears to be attempting a takeover. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has signed a deal for medical advice to be provided via the Echo. At face value, this simply extends ways of accessing publicly available information like the NHS website or phone line 111 – no official patient data is being shared.
But it creates the possibility that Amazon could start tracking what health information we ask for through Alexa, effectively building profiles of users’ medical histories. This could be linked to online shopping suggestions, third-party ads for costly therapies, or even ads that are potentially traumatic (think women who’ve suffered miscarriages being shown baby products).
An Amazon spokesperson said:
Amazon does not build customer health profiles based on interactions with nhs.uk content or use such requests for marketing purposes. Alexa does not have access to any personal or private information from the NHS.
The crudeness and glitches of algorithmic advertising would violate the professional and moral standards that health services strive to maintain. Plus it would be highly invasive to treat the data in the same way many Echo recordings are. Would you want a random external contractor to know you were asking for sexual health advice?
Transparency
Underlying these issues is a lack of real transparency. Amazon is disturbingly quiet, evasive and reluctant to act when it comes to tackling the privacy implications of their practices, many of which are buried deep within their terms and conditions or hard-to-find settings. Even tech-savvy users don’t necessarily know the full extent of the privacy risks, and when privacy features are added, they often only make users aware after researchers or the press raise the issue. It is entirely unfair to place such a burden on users to find out and mitigate what these risks are.
So if you have an Echo in your home, what should you do? There are many tips available on how to make the device more private, such as setting voice recordings to automatically delete or limiting what data is shared with third parties. But smart tech is almost always surveillance tech, and the best piece of advice is not to bring one into your home.
In response to the main points of this article, an Amazon spokesperson told The Conversation:
At Amazon, customer trust is at the centre of everything we do and we take privacy and security very seriously. We have always believed that privacy has to be foundational and built in to every piece of hardware, software, and service that we create. From the beginning, we’ve put customers in control and always look for ways to make it even easier for customers to have transparency and control over their Alexa experience. We’ve introduced several privacy improvements including the option to have voice recordings automatically deleted after three or 18 months on an ongoing basis, the ability to ask Alexa to “delete what I just said” and “delete what I said today,” and the Alexa Privacy Hub, a resource available globally that is dedicated to helping customers learn more about our approach to privacy and the controls they have. We’ll continue to invent more privacy features on behalf of customers.
Garfield Benjamin, Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Media Arts and Technology, Solent University
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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activistpost--2020-01-20--App Warning: With One Photo, Strangers Can Find Your Information

An app called Clearview allows the user to snap a photo of anyone .
Once that ’ s done , the person who took your picture will have access to all of your information .
Privacy is now all but obsolete .
People will not , for much longer , be able to walk down the street minding their own business anonymously .
According to a report by The New York Times , it won ’ t be long before anyone at any time knows exactly who you are while you ’ re in public .
What if a stranger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then use an app to quickly discover your name , address and other details ?
A startup called Clearview AI has made that possible .
Perhaps the worst news is that the police state is already using this technology in some parts of the “ land of the free.
” The app is currently being used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies in the United States , including the deep state FBI , says a Saturday report in The New York Times .
Our Orwellian future has arrived .
We are to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have no privacy whatsoever at any time .
And now , other strangers will have access to your private information is you dare to show your face in public .
According to the Times , this human rights violating app works by comparing a photo snapped to a database of more than 3 billion pictures that Clearview says it ’ s scraped off Facebook , Venmo , YouTube and other sites .
It then serves up matches , along with links to the sites where those database photos originally appeared .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from there , other info could be dug up online .
The size of the Clearview database dwarfs others in use by law enforcement .
The FBI ’ s own database , which taps passport and driver ’ s license photos , is one of the largest , with over 641 million images of US citizens .
The Clearview app isn ’ t currently available to the public , but the Times says police officers and Clearview investors think it will be in the future .
–CNET Even though law enforcement says they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology to solve horrible crimes , human rights advocates warn that the privacy violations are going to be immense .
Privacy advocates are warning that the app could return false matches to police and that it could also be used by stalkers and other creeps .
They ’ ve also warned that facial recognition technologies , in general , could be used to conduct mass surveillance .
Most facial recognition technology is already used for Orwellian and tyrannical purposes by the powers that shouldn ’ t be .
It should come as no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the ruling class to eliminate basic human rights .
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By Mac Slavo
An app called Clearview allows the user to snap a photo of anyone. Once that’s done, the person who took your picture will have access to all of your information. Privacy is now all but obsolete.
People will not, for much longer, be able to walk down the street minding their own business anonymously. According to a report by The New York Times, it won’t be long before anyone at any time knows exactly who you are while you’re in public.
What if a stranger could snap your picture on the sidewalk then use an app to quickly discover your name, address and other details? A startup called Clearview AI has made that possible. Perhaps the worst news is that the police state is already using this technology in some parts of the “land of the free.” The app is currently being used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies in the United States, including the deep state FBI, says a Saturday report in The New York Times.
Our Orwellian future has arrived. We are to be tracked, monitored, spied on, and have no privacy whatsoever at any time. And now, other strangers will have access to your private information is you dare to show your face in public.
According to the Times, this human rights violating app works by comparing a photo snapped to a database of more than 3 billion pictures that Clearview says it’s scraped off Facebook, Venmo, YouTube and other sites. It then serves up matches, along with links to the sites where those database photos originally appeared. A name might easily be unearthed, and from there, other info could be dug up online.
The size of the Clearview database dwarfs others in use by law enforcement. The FBI’s own database, which taps passport and driver’s license photos, is one of the largest, with over 641 million images of US citizens. The Clearview app isn’t currently available to the public, but the Times says police officers and Clearview investors think it will be in the future. –CNET
Even though law enforcement says they’ve used the app’s technology to solve horrible crimes, human rights advocates warn that the privacy violations are going to be immense. Privacy advocates are warning that the app could return false matches to police and that it could also be used by stalkers and other creeps. They’ve also warned that facial recognition technologies, in general, could be used to conduct mass surveillance.
Most facial recognition technology is already used for Orwellian and tyrannical purposes by the powers that shouldn’t be. It should come as no surprise that this will also be used by the ruling class to eliminate basic human rights.
Article source: SHTFPlan.com
Image: EFF.org
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activistpost--2020-01-20--These States Face Biggest Job Losses From Automation

Aside from the rantings of a small group of eccentric billionaires , humanity is mostly unprepared for the advent of automation and its impact on an economy that is already exhibiting unprecedented levels of wealth concentration among the wealthy .
Some have estimated that automation will destroy 800 million jobs over the next ten years .
But if you ’ re trying to plan a career , or a life , that can withstand the transformative impact of automation , a team of researchers at Kempler Industries has analyzed data from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and determined the percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across all 50 US states .
Their findings are broken down in the map below : See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income The study also breaks job losses down by metropolitan area , with Las Vegas and Orlando taking the top two slots .
In order to create a foundation for this analysis , we looked at the top 170 most “ at-risk ” occupations , according to the University of Oxford ’ s “ The Future of Employment : How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerisation ” study .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s clear that no state is immune to automation .
Overall , roughly 41 million , or 28 % of all U.S. jobs , are most susceptible to automation .
Occupations within the service industry are some of the hardest hit in terms of being at risk for automation , specifically cashiers , retail salespersons and fast food employees .
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By Tyler Durden
Aside from the rantings of a small group of eccentric billionaires, humanity is mostly unprepared for the advent of automation and its impact on an economy that is already exhibiting unprecedented levels of wealth concentration among the wealthy. Some have estimated that automation will destroy 800 million jobs over the next ten years.
But if you’re trying to plan a career, or a life, that can withstand the transformative impact of automation, a team of researchers at Kempler Industries has analyzed data from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and determined the percent of potential job loss in different industries across all 50 US states.
Their findings are broken down in the map below:
The study also breaks job losses down by metropolitan area, with Las Vegas and Orlando taking the top two slots.
In order to create a foundation for this analysis, we looked at the top 170 most “at-risk” occupations, according to the University of Oxford’s “The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerisation” study.
When looking at the data, it’s clear that no state is immune to automation. Overall, roughly 41 million, or 28% of all U.S. jobs, are most susceptible to automation. Occupations within the service industry are some of the hardest hit in terms of being at risk for automation, specifically cashiers, retail salespersons and fast food employees.
Article source: Zerohedge.com
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activistpost--2020-01-20--Former Fed Official Says Government Can Borrow a LOT More

Narayana Kocherlakota , the former President of the Federal Reserve bank of Minneapolis wants you to know the Federal Government can never borrow too much money .
Our government already borrowed $ 23 trillion and deficits are expected to exceed $ 1 trillion per year .
He knows many Americans feel anxious about the federal government going bankrupt , and he has a simple solution .
He just wrote the following in an editorial published by Bloomberg : There you have it .
Government can tax Americans for whatever is needed .
The solution is so simple any dim-wit could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a matter of fact , one did… Federal Reserve bankers have always received unnatural reverence for their wisdom and piety .
It ’ s refreshing when one of them puts their patently stupid , indeed evil , ideas on public display .
The people running our central bank come from the same stock as the liars , schemers , and sociopaths who run the Federal Government and Wall Street .
The sooner Americans figure that out , the better .
Toward that end , we have some follow up questions for Kocherlakota : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations that borrowed and spent without restraint ?
We can find lots of examples of nations that collapsed when leaders like you arrogantly assumed they could get away with borrowing , spending – and taxing – in confidence destroying amounts .
What do you expect will happen to the Treasury market when your tax is imposed on creditors ?
Do you expect them to continue lining up after they discover they must both lend money and then bear the cost of its repayment too ?
What if creditors – the people who buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected than people who don ’ t buy treasuries ?
Will politicians really impose a massive tax on these people ?
Or is it possible they will stick it to the poor and middle class instead when they get cornered and have to raise taxes ?
Of course , Kocherlakota is well aware his cabal of central bankers and politicians is already taxing Americans heavily and lying about it .
The tax is called inflation , and it is severely underreported .
The Federal Reserve is printing money to buy federal debt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lows and kept them near there for most of a decade .
As a consequence , the Federal Reserve Notes Americans saved are worth a lot less .
The purchasing power was transferred to Washington and Wall Street , the recipients of all the monetary stimulus .
The effect is exactly like income tax and the myriad other federal taxes people pay .
All that borrowed currency is fueling the massive expansion in government .
Financial services gobble up an ever larger chunk of the nation ’ s GDP and wealth inequality just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ solution ” for unlimited government borrowing in a misguided attempt to put people at ease .
But have a look at the comment section below the editorial .
Those who gave it a serious read were aghast , thank goodness .
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By Clint Siegner
Narayana Kocherlakota, the former President of the Federal Reserve bank of Minneapolis wants you to know the Federal Government can never borrow too much money.
Our government already borrowed $23 trillion and deficits are expected to exceed $1 trillion per year. He knows many Americans feel anxious about the federal government going bankrupt, and he has a simple solution.
He just wrote the following in an editorial published by Bloomberg:
Policy makers and voters often express concern about the level of the federal deficit, which topped $1 trillion last year, and the national debt, now more than $23 trillion. But, unlike a household that owes money to a bank, the U.S. government has the ability to tax its creditors. This power means that the federal government can afford any level of debt that is owed to American taxpayers.
There you have it. Government can tax Americans for whatever is needed.
The solution is so simple any dim-wit could have come up with it. As a matter of fact, one did…
Federal Reserve bankers have always received unnatural reverence for their wisdom and piety. It’s refreshing when one of them puts their patently stupid, indeed evil, ideas on public display.
The people running our central bank come from the same stock as the liars, schemers, and sociopaths who run the Federal Government and Wall Street. The sooner Americans figure that out, the better.
Toward that end, we have some follow up questions for Kocherlakota:
Have you considered the track record of nations that borrowed and spent without restraint? We can find lots of examples of nations that collapsed when leaders like you arrogantly assumed they could get away with borrowing, spending – and taxing – in confidence destroying amounts.
What do you expect will happen to the Treasury market when your tax is imposed on creditors? Do you expect them to continue lining up after they discover they must both lend money and then bear the cost of its repayment too?
What if creditors – the people who buy Treasuries – tend to be better politically connected than people who don’t buy treasuries? Will politicians really impose a massive tax on these people? Or is it possible they will stick it to the poor and middle class instead when they get cornered and have to raise taxes?
Of course, Kocherlakota is well aware his cabal of central bankers and politicians is already taxing Americans heavily and lying about it. The tax is called inflation, and it is severely underreported.
The Federal Reserve is printing money to buy federal debt. Officials there pushed interest rates to epic lows and kept them near there for most of a decade. As a consequence, the Federal Reserve Notes Americans saved are worth a lot less.
The purchasing power was transferred to Washington and Wall Street, the recipients of all the monetary stimulus. The effect is exactly like income tax and the myriad other federal taxes people pay.
All that borrowed currency is fueling the massive expansion in government. Financial services gobble up an ever larger chunk of the nation’s GDP and wealth inequality just keeps getting bigger.
Kocherlakota published his “solution” for unlimited government borrowing in a misguided attempt to put people at ease. But have a look at the comment section below the editorial. Those who gave it a serious read were aghast, thank goodness.
Clint Siegner is a Director at Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group. A graduate of Linfield College in Oregon, Siegner puts his experience in business management along with his passion for personal liberty, limited government, and honest money into the development of Money Metals’ brand and reach. This includes writing extensively on the bullion markets and their intersection with policy and world affairs.
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activistpost--2020-01-20--George Soros Launches Campaign to Silence “Climate Deniers” on YouTube!

Many would agree that climate change is perhaps the biggest and most critically important issue that we face globally as a society .
And I personally would agree with that 100 % .
But it all depends on which side of the fence you land on .
And of course just like any argument , or debate , there are at least two sides to every story .
One side is currently being championed as the people who want to save the world , young people mainly , who are willing to speak out against the establishment and their evil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother earth .
This side of the argument which portrays itself as grassroots , just so happens to fall in line essentially word for word with the establishment , whom they blame for this supposed climate crisis .
The other side of the argument is anyone who dares to even question the legitimacy , or science behind the claims that the world is about to end unless we do something about man made climate change right now !
This side is known as the climate deniers .
That ’ s right , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dialogue , ask questions , engage in a debate or any such action which does not fall in line with the UN 2030 climate agenda you are part of the problem and must be silenced .
This report exposes how billionaire powerhouse George Soros is bankrolling a campaign to silence ‘ climate deniers ’ on YouTube .
How can we have a civilized discussion that could potentially lead to a solution , if one side of the debate is being silenced by a collaborative campaign with special interests and a loaded deck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joins forces with MSM to purge climate skeptics from YouTube • Forbes Flashback : How George Soros Broke The British Pound And Why Hedge Funds Probably Can ’ t Crack The Euro • Avaaz : Why is YouTube Broadcasting Climate Misinformation to Millions ?
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By Spiro Skouras
Many would agree that climate change is perhaps the biggest and most critically important issue that we face globally as a society. And I personally would agree with that 100%. But it all depends on which side of the fence you land on. And of course just like any argument, or debate, there are at least two sides to every story.
One side is currently being championed as the people who want to save the world, young people mainly, who are willing to speak out against the establishment and their evil ways for the good for mankind and mother earth. This side of the argument which portrays itself as grassroots, just so happens to fall in line essentially word for word with the establishment, whom they blame for this supposed climate crisis.
The other side of the argument is anyone who dares to even question the legitimacy, or science behind the claims that the world is about to end unless we do something about man made climate change right now! This side is known as the climate deniers. That’s right, if you wish to have an open discussion, dialogue, ask questions, engage in a debate or any such action which does not fall in line with the UN 2030 climate agenda you are part of the problem and must be silenced.
This report exposes how billionaire powerhouse George Soros is bankrolling a campaign to silence ‘climate deniers’ on YouTube. How can we have a civilized discussion that could potentially lead to a solution, if one side of the debate is being silenced by a collaborative campaign with special interests and a loaded deck?

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activistpost--2020-01-20--Live Updates: Thousands Descend on Massive Gun Rights Rally in Virginia

Update : 1:00 p.m. EST — Ford Fischer of News2Share is live talking to protesters on the ground asking them why they attended the rally .
Update : 11:45 a.m. EST — Derrick Broze is LIVE AGAIN for The Mind Unleashed working his way through the crowds toward an InfoWars truck for an apparent speech by Alex Jones .
Broze expressed that the protests are very peaceful so far and he doesn ’ t expect any “ violence or false flags ” to occur .
He added that there are drones surveying the area and police surrounding the outside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and snipers on the roof .
He may soon go back through security to get closer to the Virginia Capitol grounds where guns are not allowed during today ’ s lobby day rally .
According to reports on the ground , the permitted event inside the Capitol grounds will be ending at any moment .
The event remains peaceful without any reports of violence .
However , there was a report of a suspicious arrest of an individual who was detained on the roof of the Mutual Building on E. Main Street in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times-Dispatch .
The outlet reports that Chuck Potts , senior regional operations manager for Admiral Security Services , stated the man was unarmed .
Update : 11:30 a.m. EST — Derrick Broze just uploaded a video update for The Mind Unleashed to explain what ’ s happening right now in Richmond , Virginia !
Here ’ s what Broze has seen on-the-ground so far at the gun rights rally : Update : 11:15 a.m. EST — Sheriffs and police officers have expressed to Luke Rudkowski that they are down on the ground to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that repeal gun rights.
” Update : 11:00 a.m. EST — A local reporter on Twitter , Maria Albiges , reports that women have started a march chanting , “ no white supremacists ” as counter protesters responded with chants for Trump to have “ four more years.
” Update : 10:41 a.m. EST — Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change is experiencing live streaming issues with YouTube .
He has switched over to Facebook live .
News2Share ’ s Ford Fischer is experiencing similar issues on Facebook but is providing updates on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — Derrick Broze is charging up his battery and will restart the stream here in about 45 minutes .
Early estimates put the number of protesters above 10,000 according to several news outlets .
Thousands , perhaps tens of thousands , of gun-rights activists and other groups are descending on Richmond , Virginia for a massive gun rights rally which begins at 11 a.m. EST .
11 a.m .
However , rally goes are already being heard chanting “ four more years ” for President Trump and “ Northam out ” in reference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Investigative journalist Derrick Broze started streaming from the rally live around 8:35am EST .
In anticipation of the rally , Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Wednesday , banning all weapons including guns from the rally on Capitol Square .
However , outside of the gated area Derrick has shown that there are heavily armed protesters in the early stream .
Local Virginia NBC media outlet WAVY reports there are hundreds of police ready to respond to violence if it occurs .
Here is a list of banned items inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items or items that may be used as weapons News2Share ’ s Ford Fischer also reports via Twitter that he was asked to hand over his tripod while entering the gated protest area .
The Virginia Citizens Defense League , a gun rights group which organized the rally , said it expected up to 50,000 people .
Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change is also live today : For even more footage from another perspective , see News2Share ’ s Ford Fischer : Subscribe to Activist Post for truth , peace , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patron for as little as $ 1 per month at Patreon .
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By Aaron Kesel
Update: 1:00 p.m. EST — Ford Fischer of News2Share is live talking to protesters on the ground asking them why they attended the rally.
Update: 11:45 a.m. EST — Derrick Broze is LIVE AGAIN for The Mind Unleashed working his way through the crowds toward an InfoWars truck for an apparent speech by Alex Jones.
Broze expressed that the protests are very peaceful so far and he doesn’t expect any “violence or false flags” to occur. He added that there are drones surveying the area and police surrounding the outside of the protests where there are armed protesters and snipers on the roof. He may soon go back through security to get closer to the Virginia Capitol grounds where guns are not allowed during today’s lobby day rally.
According to reports on the ground, the permitted event inside the Capitol grounds will be ending at any moment. The event remains peaceful without any reports of violence. However, there was a report of a suspicious arrest of an individual who was detained on the roof of the Mutual Building on E. Main Street in Richmond according to a local news outlet Times-Dispatch.
The outlet reports that Chuck Potts, senior regional operations manager for Admiral Security Services, stated the man was unarmed.
Update: 11:30 a.m. EST — Derrick Broze just uploaded a video update for The Mind Unleashed to explain what’s happening right now in Richmond, Virginia!
Here’s what Broze has seen on-the-ground so far at the gun rights rally:
Update: 11:15 a.m. EST — Sheriffs and police officers have expressed to Luke Rudkowski that they are down on the ground to “support the constitution against unconstitutional bills that repeal gun rights.”
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Update: 11:00 a.m. EST — A local reporter on Twitter, Maria Albiges, reports that women have started a march chanting, “no white supremacists” as counter protesters responded with chants for Trump to have “four more years.”
A group of women has started chanting “no white supremacy” and men with gun saves lives stickers are responding with “four more years” pic.twitter.com/8XJpYaZ5Jc — Marie Albiges (@MarieAlbiges) January 20, 2020
Update: 10:41 a.m. EST — Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change is experiencing live streaming issues with YouTube. He has switched over to Facebook live.
News2Share’s Ford Fischer is experiencing similar issues on Facebook but is providing updates on Twitter.
The #Richmond2ARally is by far the biggest conservative-leaning or pro-gun event I’ve ever filmed. #RichmondVA pic.twitter.com/B310Ak8iLE — Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) January 20, 2020
Update: 9:54 a.m. EST — Derrick Broze is charging up his battery and will restart the stream here in about 45 minutes.
Early estimates put the number of protesters above 10,000 according to several news outlets.
LOBBY DAY AT VA CAPITOL: Thousands of people have made their way to the #Virginia State Capitol for Lobby Day. @8NEWS has several crews there. Follow live updates here: https://t.co/p1abYMjDSk #VirginiaRally #2ARally #LobbyDay pic.twitter.com/VzcZGKyH6y — 8News WRIC Richmond (@8NEWS) January 20, 2020
Thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of gun-rights activists and other groups are descending on Richmond, Virginia for a massive gun rights rally which begins at 11 a.m. EST. 11 a.m. However, rally goes are already being heard chanting “four more years” for President Trump and “Northam out” in reference to Virginia Democratic Governor Ralph Northam.
Investigative journalist Derrick Broze started streaming from the rally live around 8:35am EST.
In anticipation of the rally, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, banning all weapons including guns from the rally on Capitol Square. However, outside of the gated area Derrick has shown that there are heavily armed protesters in the early stream.
Local Virginia NBC media outlet WAVY reports there are hundreds of police ready to respond to violence if it occurs.
We’re about 3 hours out from a gun rights rally at the Capitol and these are the crowds we’re seeing. We’ve seen *HUNDREDS* of officers on Capitol grounds and on surrounding streets. @8NEWS pic.twitter.com/JYqPQBSw6A — Delaney Hall 8News (@DelaneyHallTV) January 20, 2020
Here is a list of banned items inside the Capitol gates:
firearms
knives, scissors, needles, razors, and other bladed weapons
slingshots
spring sticks or batons
metal knuckles
blackjacks
nunchucks, chains, or other flailing weapons
throwing stars, knives, darts, or other throwing weapons
stun guns, tasers
sticks, poles, bats, baseballs, softballs, glass bottles
shields, helmets
toy guns and toy weapons
drones/sUAS, laser pointers
caustic substances (pepper spray), aerosol containers
hazardous materials, fireworks, torches, and open flames
other dangerous items or items that may be used as weapons
News2Share’s Ford Fischer also reports via Twitter that he was asked to hand over his tripod while entering the gated protest area.
By the way, I can confirm VA state cops made me surrender my tripod on the way in. I didn’t bring helmet because it’s on list of banned items, but behind me an old man was also made to surrender a lawn chair. Also cigarettes and lighters being confiscated. 📸: @aletweetsnews. pic.twitter.com/TvEeIOnCAS — Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) January 20, 2020
The Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights group which organized the rally, said it expected up to 50,000 people.
Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change is also live today:
For even more footage from another perspective, see News2Share’s Ford Fischer:
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activistpost--2020-01-19--Does a Tech-Free Vacation Sounds Like Paradise?  6 Resorts Worth Considering

Do you need a break from tech ?
Are you tired of everybody and their grandmas being glued to screens ?
Are you sick of or sick from 24/7 exposure to sources of biologically harmful cell phone and WiFi radiation that disrupt your blood-brain barrier , increase your cancer risk , cause a multitude of other undesirable symptoms and conditions ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) and could eventually disable you , your children , and even your pets ?
If you answered yes to any of these questions , then a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need .
Thanks to Vogue magazine for providing details about these 6 tech-free resorts : Are you glancing at your phone ’ s push notifications every five to 10 minutes ( if not more frequently ) , on the lookout for an email you need to instantly respond to even hours after you ’ ve left the office ?
Maybe you ’ re staring at a computer 12 hours a day .
Or perhaps you ’ re constantly scrolling through Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .
You , my friend , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whether you ’ re looking for a far-flung , remote destination in a tech-dead zone or something a little more local , here are six places where you can ( and , in fact , must ) ditch your smartphone , tablet , and laptop to completely turn off .
Sure , you may be panic-stricken at first , but embrace the philosophy and that feeling will quickly dissipate , giving you exactly what the doctor ordered .
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By B.N. Frank
Do you need a break from tech? Are you tired of everybody and their grandmas being glued to screens? Are you sick of or sick from 24/7 exposure to sources of biologically harmful cell phone and WiFi radiation that disrupt your blood-brain barrier, increase your cancer risk, cause a multitude of other undesirable symptoms and conditions (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and could eventually disable you, your children, and even your pets?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a tech-free vacation may be just what you need.
Thanks to Vogue magazine for providing details about these 6 tech-free resorts:
Are you glancing at your phone’s push notifications every five to 10 minutes (if not more frequently), on the lookout for an email you need to instantly respond to even hours after you’ve left the office? Maybe you’re staring at a computer 12 hours a day. Or perhaps you’re constantly scrolling through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You, my friend, are in need of a digital detox. Whether you’re looking for a far-flung, remote destination in a tech-dead zone or something a little more local, here are six places where you can (and, in fact, must) ditch your smartphone, tablet, and laptop to completely turn off. Sure, you may be panic-stricken at first, but embrace the philosophy and that feeling will quickly dissipate, giving you exactly what the doctor ordered.
Activist Post reports regularly about unsafe technology. For more information, visit our archives.
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activistpost--2020-01-21--Cyberattacks Against North Dakota Government Averaged 15 Million Per Month Last Year

Attempted cyberattacks against North Dakota ’ s state government nearly tripled last year , according to the Grand Forks Herald .
Shawn Riley , North Dakota ’ s chief information officer and head of the information technology department , said there were more than 15 million cyberattacks against the state ’ s government per month in 2019 , a 300 percent increase since 2018 .
In 2018 , there were about 5 million attempted cyberattacks per month .
These figures aren ’ t surprising , however .
Local governments nationwide have seen an increase in cyberattacks .
Often , foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ransomware , holding important government documents hostage until a certain amount of money is exchanged .
Last month , the mayor of New Orleans declared a state of emergency over a cyberattack of this nature .
On Friday , a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Cybersecurity State Coordinator Act , which would enact a federally funded program to establish state cybersecurity leaders nationwide , increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks .
“ Cyberattacks can be devastating for communities across our country , from ransomware attacks that can block access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can shut down electrical grids or banking services , ” Sen. Maggie Hassan ( D-N.H. ) said in a statement .
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By Sean Walton
Attempted cyberattacks against North Dakota’s state government nearly tripled last year, according to the Grand Forks Herald.
Shawn Riley, North Dakota’s chief information officer and head of the information technology department, said there were more than 15 million cyberattacks against the state’s government per month in 2019, a 300 percent increase since 2018.
In 2018, there were about 5 million attempted cyberattacks per month.
These figures aren’t surprising, however. Local governments nationwide have seen an increase in cyberattacks. Often, foreign criminals will infect a government computer with ransomware, holding important government documents hostage until a certain amount of money is exchanged.
Last month, the mayor of New Orleans declared a state of emergency over a cyberattack of this nature.
“That’s part of a world trend,” Riley said. “We’re trending a little higher than certain organizations, but, yeah, pretty substantial increases overall.”
On Friday, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Cybersecurity State Coordinator Act, which would enact a federally funded program to establish state cybersecurity leaders nationwide, increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks.
“Cyberattacks can be devastating for communities across our country, from ransomware attacks that can block access to school or medical records to cyberattacks that can shut down electrical grids or banking services,” Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) said in a statement.
“The federal government needs to do more to ensure that state and local entities have the resources and training that they need to prevent and respond to cyberattacks,” Hassan added.
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activistpost--2020-01-20--China Releases Video Of World’s Largest Three-Engine Utility-Attack Drone

A rising global superpower must have an advanced aerospace industry to sustain dominance .
When it comes to drone development , China has been rapidly advancing the technology and exporting the aircraft across the world — taking precious market share away from the U.S. Chinese media is reporting that Chengdu-based Tengden Technology Co. has developed the world ’ s largest and first three-engine drone — took off from an airfield in southwest China late last week .
Chengdu Daily said the design of the drone is a world-first .
The wingspan of the aircraft stretches 60 ft. , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 ft. long .
It ’ s equipped with three-piston engines , with one on each side of the wing , along with one mounted on the rear of the plane , allowing it to have a maximum takeoff weight of 3.2 tons and fly for 35 hours .
The drone has a flight ceiling of about 31,000 ft. with a top speed of about 200 mph , Chengdu Daily said , adding that the plane has been designed for airfields in plateau regions .
The pusher configuration , an engine mounted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to carry more payload and take off from shorter runways .
The drone is a multifunction aircraft that will allow the People ’ s Liberation Army Air Force ( PLAAF ) to fly attack and surveillance missions .
Chengdu Daily said it could also be used for disaster relief , forest firefighting , geographic mapping , meteorological observation , and aerial communications relay .
Tengoen Technology expects the drone to be in series production in the near term for delivery to clients in the second half of 2021 .
China has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70 % of the world ’ s civilian drone market , via the Shenzhen-based drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co. , Ltd. China ’ s military drones are also gaining market share across the world , with increased sales to Middle East countries .
China ’ s rapid ascension as a global superpower has been made part by its manufacturing hub , along with many advances in technologies , including artificial intelligence , automation , drones , and hypersonics .
This has angered the Trump administration , who is threatening to ban all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created fearmongering campaigns of how Chinese-made drones could be susceptible to hacks .
Even the Pentagon has felt threatened by Chinese military drones because increased sales to the Middle East and other parts of the world have taken away market share from General Atomics , Lockheed Martin , Northrop Grumman , and Boeing .
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By Tyler Durden
A rising global superpower must have an advanced aerospace industry to sustain dominance. When it comes to drone development, China has been rapidly advancing the technology and exporting the aircraft across the world — taking precious market share away from the U.S.
Chinese media is reporting that Chengdu-based Tengden Technology Co. has developed the world’s largest and first three-engine drone — took off from an airfield in southwest China late last week.
Chengdu Daily said the design of the drone is a world-first. The wingspan of the aircraft stretches 60 ft., and the aircraft’s main body section is 33 ft. long. It’s equipped with three-piston engines, with one on each side of the wing, along with one mounted on the rear of the plane, allowing it to have a maximum takeoff weight of 3.2 tons and fly for 35 hours.
The drone has a flight ceiling of about 31,000 ft. with a top speed of about 200 mph, Chengdu Daily said, adding that the plane has been designed for airfields in plateau regions.
The pusher configuration, an engine mounted on the rear of the plane, allows it to carry more payload and take off from shorter runways.
The drone is a multifunction aircraft that will allow the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to fly attack and surveillance missions.
Chengdu Daily said it could also be used for disaster relief, forest firefighting, geographic mapping, meteorological observation, and aerial communications relay.
Tengoen Technology expects the drone to be in series production in the near term for delivery to clients in the second half of 2021.

China has become the top country, controlling at least 70% of the world’s civilian drone market, via the Shenzhen-based drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
China’s military drones are also gaining market share across the world, with increased sales to Middle East countries.
China’s rapid ascension as a global superpower has been made part by its manufacturing hub, along with many advances in technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, drones, and hypersonics. This has angered the Trump administration, who is threatening to ban all DJI products from federal agencies and has created fearmongering campaigns of how Chinese-made drones could be susceptible to hacks. Even the Pentagon has felt threatened by Chinese military drones because increased sales to the Middle East and other parts of the world have taken away market share from General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
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activistpost--2020-01-21--Brazil Charges Glenn Greenwald With Cybercrimes

Prosecutors in Brazil charged American journalist Glenn Greenwald with cybercrimes on Tuesday for his role in spreading embarrassing text messages that exposed corruption within the Brazilian judicial system , according to the New York Times .
In a 91-page criminal complaint made public on Tuesday , Greenwald is accused of participating in a “ criminal organization ” that spread text messages which called into question the “ integrity , professionalism and motives of key members of Brazil ’ s justice system — particularly of figures directly involved in the investigation of a vast corruption scheme that resulted in the imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenwald – who moved to Brazil in 2005 with his husband David Miranda – now a congressman , went beyond simply receiving the texts and publishing newsworthy information according to prosecutors .
Citing intercepted messages between Mr. Greenwald and the hackers , prosecutors say the journalist played a “ clear role in facilitating the commission of a crime.
” For instance , prosecutors contend that Mr. Greenwald encouraged the hackers to delete archives that had already been shared with The Intercept Brasil , in order to cover their tracks .
Prosecutors also say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hackers while they were actively monitoring private chats on Telegram , a messaging app .
–New York Times Greenwald , an attorney , rose to international prominence in 2013 for his role in the release of classified documents revealing America ’ s extensive NSA surveillance apparatus , after National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden leaked documents to Greenwald , who worked for The Guardian at the time .
In 2016 , Greenwald launched The Intercept Brasil , which began publishing articles based on the leaked text exchanges last June .
The articles raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motives of key members of Brazil ’ s justice system — particularly of figures directly involved in the investigation of a vast corruption scheme that resulted in the imprisonment of powerful business and political figures .
Among the revelations in the articles , for instance , were chats in which Sérgio Moro , a former federal judge who handled the prosecution of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2017 , provided strategic guidance to prosecutors , in violation of legal and ethical norms .
Mr. Moro is now Brazil ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not immediately be reached for comment .
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By Tyler Durden
Prosecutors in Brazil charged American journalist Glenn Greenwald with cybercrimes on Tuesday for his role in spreading embarrassing text messages that exposed corruption within the Brazilian judicial system, according to the New York Times.
In a 91-page criminal complaint made public on Tuesday, Greenwald is accused of participating in a “criminal organization” that spread text messages which called into question the “integrity, professionalism and motives of key members of Brazil’s justice system — particularly of figures directly involved in the investigation of a vast corruption scheme that resulted in the imprisonment of powerful business and political figures.”
Greenwald – who moved to Brazil in 2005 with his husband David Miranda – now a congressman, went beyond simply receiving the texts and publishing newsworthy information according to prosecutors.
Citing intercepted messages between Mr. Greenwald and the hackers, prosecutors say the journalist played a “clear role in facilitating the commission of a crime.” For instance, prosecutors contend that Mr. Greenwald encouraged the hackers to delete archives that had already been shared with The Intercept Brasil, in order to cover their tracks. Prosecutors also say that Mr. Greenwald was communicating with the hackers while they were actively monitoring private chats on Telegram, a messaging app. –New York Times
Greenwald, an attorney, rose to international prominence in 2013 for his role in the release of classified documents revealing America’s extensive NSA surveillance apparatus, after National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden leaked documents to Greenwald, who worked for The Guardian at the time.
In 2016, Greenwald launched The Intercept Brasil, which began publishing articles based on the leaked text exchanges last June.
The articles raised questions about the integrity, professionalism and motives of key members of Brazil’s justice system — particularly of figures directly involved in the investigation of a vast corruption scheme that resulted in the imprisonment of powerful business and political figures. Among the revelations in the articles, for instance, were chats in which Sérgio Moro, a former federal judge who handled the prosecution of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2017, provided strategic guidance to prosecutors, in violation of legal and ethical norms. Mr. Moro is now Brazil’s justice minister. –New York Times
Greenwald could not immediately be reached for comment.
Solidarity with @ggreenwald against the fascist Brazil regime. Lot of liberal hacks have been drooling to see Greenwald to get stomped, maybe now some of them will come to their senses.https://t.co/vGFTlsI6AF — Mark Ames (@MarkAmesExiled) January 21, 2020
Article source: Zerohedge.com
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activistpost--2020-01-21--Virginia Gun Rally Was A Peaceful March For Our Rights, As Advertised, Even Local Police Took Part

By The Last American Vagabond After all of the government and mainstream media propaganda and misrepresentation about what might occur @ @ @ @ @ people get together to stand in defense of their rights , the pro-gun rally in @ @ @ @ @ peaceful .
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By The Last American Vagabond
After all of the government and mainstream media propaganda and misrepresentation about what might occur when tens of thousands of people get together to stand in defense of their rights, the pro-gun rally in Richmond, Virginia was ultimately peaceful.
Ryan is joined by several of the independent media reporters who were there covering the event to detail what they saw while on the ground.
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activistpost--2020-01-21--More Than 4 Times as Many Police Officers Killed Themselves Than Were Shot in 2019

In 2019 , according to the Officer Down Memorial Page , 47 police officers were shot , 7 killed in a vehicular assault , and three died from assault .
Another 77 cops died as a result of car crashes , heart attacks , and illnesses .
Absent from the database of fallen officers , however , are the 228 cops who ended their own watch .
This number is a giant leap from the year before and the fourth consecutive year that it ’ s risen .
As the number of officers killed in the line of duty decreased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cops taking their own lives has increased 35 % .
The website Blue H.E.L.P .
( Honor .
Educate .
Lead .
Prevent . )
has already recorded five officer suicides in 2020 .
The mainstream media often portrays the unfortunate random killing of police officers as analogous to a larger “ war on cops.
” The reality is that there is a concerted public relations effort underway , on the part of law enforcement , with the intention of stemming the growing public calls for more oversight and accountability .
If law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lives of cops , they would begin by attempting to put focus on the out of control epidemic of police suicides , which dwarfs the number of cops fatally shot the line of duty .
Cops are killing themselves at a rate 4 times higher than they are dying in the line of duty and this subject seems entirely taboo .
Over the past three decades , the number of on-duty police killings has decreased substantially .
Instead of attempting to fix the glaring problems in policing , law enforcement has invested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public .
With the help of mainstream media , they attempt to portray themselves as victims of a rabid and out of control anti-police campaign which is violently and systematically targeting cops .
But this is simply not true .
If people really care about cops , then it ’ s incumbent upon them to focus on the true threats to officers ’ lives and not just buy into the spin machine .
The public must realize the dire situation , and extreme scope of the mental health epidemic currently facing law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high rate of suicide , a domestic violence crisis and much higher rates of addiction in policing than the general public .
It ’ s clear that the mental health issues affecting law enforcement should be a top priority if we hope to stem the number of citizens and cops being killed by police in America .
In an interview with The Free Thought Project , former LAPD officer Alex Salazar pointed out why many of his friends ended their own lives : We have seen this fear driven attack play out many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t about ‘ us vs. them , ’ or attacking police ; it ’ s about the necessity of purging a critical sickness from U.S. policing in an effort make the streets a safer place for citizens and police alike .
We need to start looking at this increasing rate of officer suicides and realize the underlying problems attributing to them .
If we can begin to correct those problems , the cops shooting citizens rate may start to fall too .
According to other experts in the field , cumulative exposure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can lead to mental health struggles that too often go untreated .
A report by Blue H.E.L.P .
reveals the rate of PTSD and depression for police and firefighters is five times higher than the civilian population .
A report commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation showed that officers ’ highest risk of death is by suicide with most deaths in California and Texas .
Critics believe the lack of resources for mental health also adds to lives being lost .
Mental health experts say the barrier that keeps officers from seeking help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the job and the stigma behind it .
Perhaps if cops were better trained at dealing with their own mental health issues , they ’ d be less likely to kill those with similar problems .
If you know a police officer who is experiencing this , the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255 .
Police officers can also text the word “ blue ” to 741741 or simply text “ talk ” to 741741 .
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 , where this article first appeared .
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By Matt Agorist
In 2019, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 47 police officers were shot, 7 killed in a vehicular assault, and three died from assault. Another 77 cops died as a result of car crashes, heart attacks, and illnesses. Absent from the database of fallen officers, however, are the 228 cops who ended their own watch. This number is a giant leap from the year before and the fourth consecutive year that it’s risen.
As the number of officers killed in the line of duty decreased by 20%, the number of cops taking their own lives has increased 35%. The website Blue H.E.L.P. (Honor. Educate. Lead. Prevent.) has already recorded five officer suicides in 2020.
The mainstream media often portrays the unfortunate random killing of police officers as analogous to a larger “war on cops.” The reality is that there is a concerted public relations effort underway, on the part of law enforcement, with the intention of stemming the growing public calls for more oversight and accountability.
If law enforcement were genuine about wanting to save the lives of cops, they would begin by attempting to put focus on the out of control epidemic of police suicides, which dwarfs the number of cops fatally shot the line of duty. Cops are killing themselves at a rate 4 times higher than they are dying in the line of duty and this subject seems entirely taboo.
Over the past three decades, the number of on-duty police killings has decreased substantially. Instead of attempting to fix the glaring problems in policing, law enforcement has invested itself in attempting to distract and divide the public. With the help of mainstream media, they attempt to portray themselves as victims of a rabid and out of control anti-police campaign which is violently and systematically targeting cops. But this is simply not true.
If people really care about cops, then it’s incumbent upon them to focus on the true threats to officers’ lives and not just buy into the spin machine.
The public must realize the dire situation, and extreme scope of the mental health epidemic currently facing law enforcement. There’s an extremely high rate of suicide, a domestic violence crisis and much higher rates of addiction in policing than the general public. It’s clear that the mental health issues affecting law enforcement should be a top priority if we hope to stem the number of citizens and cops being killed by police in America.
In an interview with The Free Thought Project, former LAPD officer Alex Salazar pointed out why many of his friends ended their own lives:
People are tired of being killed by these cops. They operate with a gang-like mentality similar to the military, in that they are pawns in a larger game, but perceive themselves as warriors for a righteous cause. Cops often turn to suicide after they lose control of their personal lives. They are taught to be control freaks and to be always be in control and it often ends in tragedy.
We have seen this fear driven attack play out many times over the years.
This isn’t about ‘us vs. them,’ or attacking police; it’s about the necessity of purging a critical sickness from U.S. policing in an effort make the streets a safer place for citizens and police alike.
We need to start looking at this increasing rate of officer suicides and realize the underlying problems attributing to them. If we can begin to correct those problems, the cops shooting citizens rate may start to fall too.
According to other experts in the field, cumulative exposure to trauma, horrific accidents and shootings can lead to mental health struggles that too often go untreated. A report by Blue H.E.L.P. reveals the rate of PTSD and depression for police and firefighters is five times higher than the civilian population.
A report commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation showed that officers’ highest risk of death is by suicide with most deaths in California and Texas.
Critics believe the lack of resources for mental health also adds to lives being lost. Mental health experts say the barrier that keeps officers from seeking help are shame, fear of being off the job and the stigma behind it. Perhaps if cops were better trained at dealing with their own mental health issues, they’d be less likely to kill those with similar problems.
If you know a police officer who is experiencing this, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. Police officers can also text the word “blue” to 741741 or simply text “talk” to 741741.
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, where this article first appeared. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter, Steemit, and now on Minds.
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