With the British election underway, and Comey about to give testimony, I hope this can be International Stick It to the Fascists Day.
British friends, I'm preaching to the choir, but: maybe don't vote for the xenophobes that want to tear down human rights and the internet?
"We as citizens have to hold ourselves to a higher standard so we can create an environment where, when challenged, we’re all informed and can dispute lies and liars." Josh Lucido, my New York counterpart: http://
We have unprecedented tools for decentralized organization; many people back authoritarianism in order to undermine this. It won't work.
Banning strong cryptography is a stupid idea. Even if it was possible, it would make us much less safe. https://
False equivalence; getting an education shouldn't be about salary. (Although, of course, it should also be free.) http://
Pretty awful @Uber experience for @madridkds. Unacceptable from any service. https://
If you're building projects, you absolutely need to be prototyping. https://
The best thing about Britain is its tolerance and ability to just carry on, even in the face of tragedy. Of course Trump doesn't get it.
Just heard this for the first time. The lyrics are a bit on the nose - but it's rising up the U.K. charts. Good. https://
This is an excellent move. Something like it from every browser vendor (as an option), please. https://
I'm so bitter about Brexit that I can't bring myself to pay attention to this next UK election. Abstract talk ruins real peoples' lives.
Is there a lightweight file-based CMS for sites (not blogs) that requires no technical knowledge for users to update content + media?
In other good Californian news, the state senate passed #SB562, which would give us single-payer healthcare. Fingers crossed for the House.
This is really good news. Thank you, California. http://
So to summarize, we have a government that doesn't believe in climate change, inclusivity, global trade, technological innovation, tolerance, significant portions of the Constitution, or telling the truth on any kind of reliable or ongoing basis.
Today's decision will make Americans significantly poorer, hurt most businesses, and have long-term effects that will be hard to undo. It's hard to see how they're not just out for themselves.
The America I love, and want, is the one where everyone is welcome, where the world is embraced, everyone has the freedom to love (and marry), everyone has dominion over their own bodies, everyone is free to follow the religion of their choice (including no religion), and we take care of our communities and our environment. These guys seem to want something very different.
Whoa. Pinboard bought Delicious! I'm a huge fan of Maciej and this press release doesn't disappoint. https://
"Facebook is an attack on the open web." And therefore, our freedom to communicate and publish freely. https://
Tried to open Keynote; opened Terminal. #whatami #worldscolliding #brainmash
Starting my day by listening to this story and struggling to keep it together. https://
Got a new MacBook Pro because my Air is falling apart. A bit sad: it's seen some tough times and a whole startup. Its stickers tell a tale.
Excited to learn about AltPlatform. Smart people writing about an important topic. http://
Excited to head to Portland for the weekend of June 25-26 to help build a more independent web. You should come too! https://
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