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Techdirt: New Russian Law Will Criminalize Internet Searches For ‘Extremist Content’. “…now, as a sneaky amendment to a completely unrelated bill, Russia has passed a law that will criminalize searching for any content the Russian government decides is verboten.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/29/techdirt-new-russian-law-will-criminalize-internet-searches-for-extremist-content/

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JD Vance hits the road again to sell the Republicans’ big new tax law

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance promoted Republicans’ new sweeping tax and spe…
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#Congress has passed hundreds of #laws protecting federal #PublicLands over the past century….

Now, the #Trump admin & #Republicans in Congress are pushing policies & #legislation that upend the protections. Plans to open nearly 59 MILLION acres of national #forest land for constructing #roads & mandate lease sales for #drilling in #Alaska’s #Arctic National #Wildlife Refuge prioritize #energy extraction over #conservation.

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ReutersEroding protections for public landsBy Jane Doe

In some good news, Louisiana ironically passed a police accountability law.

The bill was introduced as “Shantel Arnold’s Law.” But they changed the name because the sheriff is an egotistical crybaby.

They changed the name in order to garner support so it would pass. Which was, of course, more important.

Small win. Good win. Gotta celebrate them when they come.

propublica.org/article/louisia

ProPublicaFour Years After Cop Was Filmed Slamming Black Woman to the Ground, Louisiana Passes Accountability Law
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine’s retaliation — Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for upcoming large-scale war — Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Samara plant making raw materials for Russian artillery, bombs — Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives … and more

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Ukraine parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies. Zelenskyy signs it amid protests

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday to…
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