Social media platform Parler has announced that its app has returned to Apple’s App Store following months of “productive dialogue” between the companies. “Millions of Parler and Apple customers may once again exercise their right to freely exchange ideas and opinions on social media, without viewpoint discrimination,” Parler said in a May 17 statement. “The…
Twitter Suspends ‘From the Desk of Donald J. Trump’ Account
May 6, 2021
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Twitter has suspended an account of unclear origin that seemed nominally affiliated with former President Donald Trump’s newly launched communications platform “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump.” Visitors to the account, which has the handle “@DJTDesk,” are met with the message “Account suspended.” A Twitter spokesperson told The New York Post that it pulled…
Facebook to Announce Its Decision on Trump Ban Wednesday
The content oversight board for Facebook and Instagram will announce its decision regarding the ongoing suspension of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The social media giant’s independent oversight board announced the timing of the decision in a brief Twitter message on Monday, saying the verdict will be made public at 9 a.m. on May…
Facebook to Announce Its Decision on Trump Ban on May 5
The content oversight board for Facebook and Instagram will announce its decision on May 5 regarding the ongoing suspension of former President Donald Trump. The social media giant’s independent oversight board announced the timing of the decision in a brief Twitter message on May 3, saying the verdict will be made public at about 9…
Florida House Approves Vaccine Passport Ban
April 29, 2021
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The Florida House on Wednesday approved a bill that would set in law Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order banning so-called “vaccine passports,” credentials that could take the form of an app or a physical document that indicate whether someone has been inoculated against the CCP virus, which causes the disease COVID-19. Lawmakers voted 76–40 to approve the…
Bitcoin Ban Practically Impossible and Governments Would Be ‘Foolish’ to Try: SEC Commissioner
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce, who has earned the moniker “Crypto Mom” for her friendly stance on cryptocurrencies, told a MarketWatch virtual conference that any efforts to ban cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin would essentially be doomed to failure and any government that tried would be “foolish.” Investment managers have warned that a…
Huntington Beach’s E-Bike Saga Continues as City Considers Legalizing the Rides
April 3, 2021
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Huntington Beach city council will consider allowing electric bicycles (e-bikes) on its popular beach trail and other areas April 5, the same day officers intend to enforce an e-bike ban. Existing regulations constitute an e-bike ban on the city’s beaches, bike paths, and sidewalks. Council members Mike Posey and Natalie Moser are leading the effort to lift the ban, while enforcing speeding restrictions….
Sri Lanka to Ban Burqa, Shut More Than 1,000 Unregistered Islamic Schools: Minister
COLOMBO—Sri Lanka will ban the wearing of the burqa and shut more than a thousand Islamic schools, a government minister said on Saturday. Minister for public security, Sarath Weerasekera, said the new policy was based on considerations for “national security” during a news conference on Friday. “In our early days, Muslim women and girls never…
Ban on 205 Different ‘Assault Weapons’ Introduced by Sen. Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Thursday introduced a ban on more than 200 “assault weapons” after the House passed two gun-control measures pertaining to background checks. Her bill (pdf), called the “Assault Weapons Ban of 2021,” is co-sponsored by 34 Senate Democrats and would ban ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds—similar to the bans…
Swiss Agree to Ban Face Coverings in Public in Narrow Vote
BERLIN—Swiss voters narrowly approved on Sunday a proposal to ban face coverings, both the niqabs and burqas worn by a few Muslim women in the country and the ski masks and bandannas used by protesters. The measure will outlaw covering one’s face in public places like restaurants, sports stadiums, public transport or simply walking in…
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