GOP government pressure on Big Tech to suppress transparency tools and the targeted harassment of academics, shows a dangerous path away from democracy toward a techno-plutocracy and, ultimately, a totalitarian state. The core concern is the administration’s active efforts to control the flow of information and eliminate checks on its power. Controlling Information, Silencing Dissent When Read More …
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White-Wash Your Image?
This Slate piece by Tess Owen, titled “Trad-Wife in Chief,” profiles Katie Miller—wife of Trump advisor Stephen Miller—and her attempt to rebrand herself from a hardline government spokesperson into a “squeaky-clean” lifestyle influencer for MAGA women. </vomit> The article centers on Miller’s new podcast, which features high-profile MAGA figures (like J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and Read More …
Pragmatic Cloud Networking?
Managing service-to-service communication across multiple Amazon Virtual Private Clouds has always presented challenges. The complexities of VPC peering, intricate routing tables, and the manual overhead of maintaining security policies. Amazon VPC Lattice can help address some of these issues by providing a unified, managed networking service that streamlines connectivity, security, and observability for applications built Read More …
DOJ demands unredacted Illinois Voter Data
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has demanded that the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) provide a complete, unredacted copy of its statewide voter registration database by September 1. This request is part of the DOJ’s stated effort to ensure Illinois is complying with federal laws, specifically the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of Read More …
Understanding Republican Support for Trump
Link :: 47% of Republicans would still vote for Trump even if implicated in Epstein’s crimes, survey found The survey results mentioned highlight a significant aspect of contemporary American politics, particularly regarding the support Donald Trump continues to receive from a substantial portion of Republican voters. The survey conducted by Leger revealed that 47% of Republican Read More …
How you build a personal brand
To my kids…….. Personal branding is all about how you present yourself to the world, especially on social media and other online platforms. As you enter your teenage years, it’s a great time to think about how you want others to see you. Your personal brand is shaped by your interests, values, and the way Read More …
DMTA – Pearl Jam – Ten
Reflecting on Pearl Jam’s Ten This album holds a special place in my heart from my college years. I listened to it on repeat for quite some time, and while I wasn’t deeply immersed in the grunge scene, Ten became a significant part of my musical journey. It represents a specific moment in my life, Read More …
Conference Video – Why We are Not Building a Defendable Internet
Black Hat Keynote: Why We are Not Building a Defendable Internet
DMTA – ABBA :: GOLD
Welcome back to my deep dive into the 108 albums that Duff McKagan says you should know. For this second installment, we’re taking a turn from the hard rock and punk sensibilities you might expect, and diving headfirst into something truly… golden. We’re talking about ABBA’s Gold: Greatest Hits. First, a brief history for those Read More …
Security is underwater
Also , there are no life preservers. In a recent reflection on conversations I’ve had, I’ve noticed a recurring theme that highlights the disconnect between non-IT professionals and security experts regarding data handling and application deployment. Non-IT individuals often enthusiastically present their newly developed applications that utilize specific data and share it with various users, Read More …