“The one thing that can stop the rise of the far right is the one thing mainstream parties are currently not prepared to deliver: greater equality. The rich should be taxed more, and the revenue used to improve the lives of the poor. However frantically centrist parties avoid the issue, there is no other way.” (George Monbiot)

Of course, it’s only come to this due to the lack of #taxReform , progressive social #legislation , and #FinancialRegulation action from all govt since the 2008 #GFC . #Neoliberalism ,#CorporateCapitalism and #Globalisation have been left unfettered to carry on this foolish race to the bottom.

#Fascism #RWNJs #Authoritarianism #PopularPolitics #Oligarchy

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/13/trump-populists-human-nature-economic-growth?

Nebraska Examiner: Bill to catalog Nebraska school ‘tools of mass surveillance’ hits roadblock. “Legislative Bill 31, from State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln, would require all of Nebraska’s 245 public school districts to publicly inventory and catalog student surveillance, monitoring and tracking technology tools used by or contracted for use in each district. The bill was debated […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/13/nebraska-examiner-bill-to-catalog-nebraska-school-tools-of-mass-surveillance-hits-roadblock/

Review – HR 1604 Introduced – Food & Ag Cybersecurity – Would require USDA to assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in Food and Ag sector - $1-million new spending authorization – Short version –https://tinyurl.com/32m9dmck #Legislation

HR 1604 Introduced – Food & Ag Cybersecurity – Would require USDA to assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in Food and Ag sector - $1-million new spending authorization – https://tinyurl.com/ynfmpmnu Subscription required #Legislation #Cybersecurity

Review – S 431 Introduced - §1030 Conspiracies – Would add language to 18 USC §1030 adding ‘conspiracy’ to description of the offenses under the penalties description in subsection (c) – Short version – https://tinyurl.com/ea3yvzvf #Legislation

S 431 Introduced - §1030 Conspiracies – Would add language to 18 USC §1030 adding ‘conspiracy’ to description of the offenses under the penalties description in subsection (c) – https://tinyurl.com/ypnhxnmn Subscription required #Legislation #Cybersecurity

Route Fifty: PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking. “Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass legislation that would make stalking using an Apple AirTag or other electronic tracking devices a misdemeanor offense under the state’s stalking statute as policymakers look to stem the growing misuse of such items.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/11/route-fifty-pa-house-passes-bill-creating-criminal-offense-for-tracking-device-based-stalking/

Nuclear touted as key to Md.’s energy demand, rising pricing amid legislature’s inaction https://www.byteseu.com/909130/ #CalvertCliffs #ConstellationEnergy #ElectricityProduction #emissions #EnergyDemand #legislation #Maryland #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy

CA bills aim to cut red tape around health care access https://www.byteseu.com/908787/ #approval #BodyDamage #CaliforniaBills #CaliforniaCapitol #CaliforniaMedicalAssociation #CaliforniaPolitics #delay #Health #HealthCare #HealthCareAccess #HealthPlan #Hospitalization #legislation #PermanentInjury #physicians #PriorAuthorization #RedTape #StateLawmaker #supporter #Wednesday

Review – Bills Introduced – 4-8-25 – 103 bills – HR 2707, anthrax threat – S 1337, cybersecurity information sharing – Short version – https://tinyurl.com/32spuupz #Legislation

Bills Introduced – 4-8-25 – 103 bills – HR 2707, anthrax threat – S 1337, cybersecurity information sharing – MIPs: S 1325, Chinese pollution prevention – https://tinyurl.com/w68p3wn9 Subscription required #Legislation

Protesters rally for the fourth week against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events https://www.byteseu.com/904875/ #GeneralNews #HumanRights #Hungary #HungaryGovernment #JnosStummer #legislation #LGBTQ+ #Lifestyle #Politics #ProtestsAndDemonstrations #ViktorOrban #WorldNews

Review – S 663 Introduced – cUAS Deputies – Would modify counter UAS authorities under 6 USC 124n to allow DHS/DOJ to deputize State and local law enforcement personnel to exercise cUAS duties – https://tinyurl.com/bd4pb7p2 #Legislation #cUAS

Techdirt: Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still A Terrible Idea.. “More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive…. Turns out, Americans don’t like government-run internet […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/08/techdirt-site-blocking-legislation-is-back-its-still-a-terrible-idea/

Review – Bills Introduced – 4-8-25 – 61 bills –– HR 2683, China cybersecurity task force – HR 2659, remote access security controls – Short version – https://tinyurl.com/b7s3mxxh #Legislation #Cybersecurity

glané sur le net Portugal:Le groupe parlementaire du Bloc termine la législature avec « la conscience du devoir accompli »: Après la dernière séance plénière de la législature, Fabian Figueiredo a fait le bilan de l'activité législative de son groupe parlementaire, soulignant les neuf initiatives du Bloc qui deviendront loi pour améliorer la vie de nombreuses personnes. À la fin de la journée de la dernière séance… https://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article74367&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Politique #Portugal #Bloc #Législation #Parlement

The Guardian: UK bans £2.2bn ‘sneaky’ fees and fake reviews for online products. “Sneaky fees that are estimated to cost consumers £2.2bn a year are to be banned from today under new consumer protection laws. Businesses, including travel websites, ticket agencies and food delivery apps, will be required to include any mandatory fees in the headline price. Research has found these fees […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/07/the-guardian-uk-bans-2-2bn-sneaky-fees-and-fake-reviews-for-online-products/

A new bill aims to ban undisclosed foreign compensation to Israeli public officials, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison for violations. This legislation raises important privacy and transparency issues. What are your thoughts on foreign influence in politics? #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Legislation

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