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Period-tracking apps have been a target of concern since the Supreme Court’s ruling. But legal experts like Free Press’ Nora Benavidez say “digital dragnets” are a broader concern.

A Twitter whistleblower said the company largely ignored internal warnings about how Trump’s tweets were stoking the potential for violence.

The Twitter whistleblower testified that Twitter knew prior to the Jan. 6 attack that then-President Trump’s tweets were inciting calls to violence.

Instead of confronting the dishonest attacks on FCC nominee Gigi Sohn, Democratic leaders have dithered and delayed.

The power to return the FCC to full strength rests with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, but so far he’s refused to use it.

Authorities can access pretty much anything we do online and via our smartphones.

For two powerful days, BlackRoots Alliance honored Juneteenth by leading a discussion on the fight for Black liberation. Our panelists represented organizations including Media 2070.

The ruling is the latest stress test for social-media platforms already under fire for policies that have allowed fake news and hate speech to flourish online.

“We’ve gone far too long without a fully functioning FCC,” said Free Press Action Co-CEO Craig Aaron.

Failure to confirm Sohn would leave the agency tied for the near future.