Craig Cunningham @craigevil@librem.one

After Phase 1a is complete, the committee has suggested moving on to vaccinate essential workers in Phase 1b, then people over age 65 and those with high-risk medical conditions in Phase 1c. #COVID19 https://trib.al/zxdwZPM
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No more peacocks on planes after US ruling https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55177736

Covid-19: Facebook to take down false vaccine claims

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55175222
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When embracing digital transformation, it is worthwhile to embrace open standards too. Here are the key advantages: https://owncloud.com/news/open-standards-advantages/

The International Day Against DRM, #IDAD, is TOMORROW -- Friday, December 4! Learn what you can do to take a stand: https://u.fsf.org/37v

For just $58! AOC’s ‘Tax the Rich’ sweatshirts combine socialist slogans with a capitalist price tag

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is known for her fiery invectives against the billionaire class. But it turns out that ‘AOC’ isn’t above a little capitalism of her own, selling ‘Tax The Rich’ sweatshirts online for a princely sum. Read Full Article at RT.com

https://www.rt.com/usa/508603-aoc-tax-rich-sweatshirts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

Software News: The Gitea project has released version 1.13.0 https://freshfoss.com/projects/gitea/

If you want to receive GNU Press Shop items in the USA by 24 December, please place your order on or before Friday, December 4 -- we will get it boxed up and out the door as soon as possible! https://u.fsf.org/37m

Librem 5 Visual Walkthrough

"With the Mass-produced Evergreen phone now starting to ship, we put together a video walkthrough of the launch software as well as an overview of the final hardware."

https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-visual-walkthrough/

#librem5 #privacy #freedom

The December issue of the Free Software Supporter newsletter is live! https://u.fsf.org/37r If you're not on the mailing list yet, join today: https://u.fsf.org/1ac

‘It’s time to cancel everything’: LA mayor issues strict warning to residents as multiple politicians break own Covid-19 rules

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has warned city residents that it’s time to “hunker down” amid the holiday season, with travel only being allowed for “essential” trips. Read Full Article at RT.com

https://www.rt.com/usa/508613-losangeles-mayor-covid-19-cancel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

Flurry of Donald Trump pardons expected before White House exit https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3112486/flurry-donald-trump-pardons-expected-white-house

Recent news about the U.S. military buying geolocation data gathered by consumer apps is a warning: We need federal legislation banning the government from buying location information without a warrant.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/12/law-enforcement-purchasing-commercially-available-geolocation-data

Do you want to move your Mastodon account, but you don't want to lose your followers?

✅ You can transfer your followers from one Mastodon instance to another by following these steps:

1️⃣ Log into the NEW account on the new instance you want to move to. Go to Edit Profile > Moving From A Different Account > Create An Account Alias

2️⃣ Log into the OLD account on the old instance. Go to Edit Profile > Moving To A Different Account > Configure It Here

#MastoTips #FediTips #Mastodon #Followers

Help us fight against the DMCA anti-circumvention rules: support our comments for new exemptions by emailing us by December 7th. We'll just need your name and state/country. Learn more: https://u.fsf.org/37l

Google illegally spied on and retaliated against workers, feds say https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/12/google-illegally-spied-on-and-retaliated-against-workers-feds-say/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social
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Warner Bros. will release entire 2021 film slate in theaters and on HBO Max https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/12/warner-bros-will-release-entire-2021-film-slate-in-theaters-and-on-hbo-max/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social by @JenLucPiquant
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‘Everyone’s going to get that’: Americans to be issued Covid-19 ‘VACCINE CARDS’ to track doses

As both Covid-19 vaccines waiting to be approved in the US require two doses, Americans will be given a ‘vaccine card’ to keep track of them, nonprofits working with the government on the program told reporters. Read Full Article at RT.com

https://www.rt.com/usa/508619-covid-vaccine-cards-tracking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

Justice Dept files suit against Facebook for discriminating against U.S. workers
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-lawsuit-against-facebook-discriminating-against-us-workers

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What do IBM, Mastercard, Sodexo and credit scoring agencies have in common? They are all transforming our welfare systems and making sure it won’t benefit the most vulnerable. Read our research:...