Old Fucking Punk @lwriemen@librem.one

The Trump Administration Has Planted a Land Mine in Federal Agencies https://theintercept.com/2020/12/18/the-trump-administration-has-planted-a-landmine-in-federal-agencies/

Up to 3 million devices infected by malware-laced Chrome and Edge add-ons https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/12/up-to-3-million-devices-infected-by-malware-laced-chrome-and-edge-add-ons/

In the 'Did anyone really believe they did?' department

Fifty Years of Tax Cuts for Rich Didn’t Trickle Down, Study Says
https://basicincometoday.com/fifty-years-of-tax-cuts-for-rich-didnt-trickle-down-study-says/

Yes, the U.S. can go carbon neutral by 2050, says new Princeton study https://grist.org/climate/yes-the-u-s-can-go-carbon-neutral-by-2050-says-new-princeton-study/

Pentagon Training Equates Whistleblower Chelsea Manning With Terrorists https://theintercept.com/2020/12/17/chelsea-manning-terrorism-defense-department/

A U.S.-Backed Militia That Kills Children May Be America's Exit Strategy From Its Longest War https://theintercept.com/2020/12/18/afghanistan-cia-militia-01-strike-force/

Dear Mackenzie: There's One More Donation You Owe to the World - Unionize Amazon. https://inthesetimes.com/article/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos-mackenzie-scott-billionaire-union

Looks like Google is getting involved in power grid management.
https://www.landisgyr.eu/news/landisgyr-and-google-cloud-sign-groundbreaking-long-term-strategic-partnership/

It's the time of year for holiday fun.
https://angrysnowmans.bandcamp.com/
https://blackholerecs.bandcamp.com/album/cashing-in-on-christmas-volume-3 <- Linked this one due to local band The Gestalts

Universal Basic Income has been a ‘lifesaver’ to families during coronavirus pandemic: California mayor https://basicincometoday.com/universal-basic-income-has-been-a-lifesaver-to-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic-california-mayor/

A group of 17 progressive Democrats is pushing for ,000 stimulus checks to be in the next coronavirus relief https://basicincometoday.com/a-group-of-17-progressive-democrats-is-pushing-for-2000-stimulus-checks-to-be-in-the-next-coronavirus-relief-package/

Where something is made is not as important as how ethically it is made. So far, there hasn't been an example of any one company covering all ethical boundaries. It might even be impossible in today's world, but as companies are starting to compete on ethics, the possibility is surely coming.