Craig Cunningham @craigevil@librem.one

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:...

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Wikipedia has a ton of money. So why is it begging you to donate yours?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/12/02/wikipedia-has-a-ton-of-money-so-why-is-it-begging-you-to-donate-yours/

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With GNOME Circle, you no longer have to be a core contributor to get support from the GNOME Foundation. Learn more about the apps we support: https://circle.gnome.org/

#GNOMECircle #opensource #FOSS

Did you know that the FSF has a PeerTube account? PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video platform powered by ActivityPub and WebTorrent, and you'll find us on the Framatube instance: https://u.fsf.org/36m

Learn why Section 230 is under fire and how it became the most important law protecting free speech and innovation on the Internet. Join our live Q&A with Senator Ron Wyden and EFF Legal Director Corynne McSherry on 12/10 https://eff.org/fireside

Trump lawyer outlines voter fraud in seven states, accuses Dems of holding un-constitutional election | News | LifeSite https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-lawyer-outlines-voter-fraud-in-seven-states-accuses-dems-of-holding-un-constitutional-election?utm_source=top_news

Federal judge halts the 'scrubbing' of Dominion servers so they can be inspected by experts https://therightscoop.com/federal-judge-halts-the-scrubbing-of-dominion-servers-so-they-can-be-inspected-by-experts/

Biden team has already reached out to ATF with an eye towards banning 80% receivers and pistol braces already owned by MILLIONS of law-abiding Americans
https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-11-30-biden-team-atf-ban-receivers-arm-braces.html

Running a full desktop environment on an Amazon Kindle
https://nns.ee/blog/2019/04/14/chroot-shenanigans-2.html

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