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Sheila promotes American Bill of Rights retention and deliverance from the federal banking system. She also produces podcasts featured at Beat The Chip.org . She openly supports trans-partisan and grassroots movements with aims to rise above 2 party deadlocks in Washington. Her priorities are: war reform, monetary reform, ecological conservation, civil & human rights, civil liberty and truth in reporting.
Some of the organizations she has helped are: World Can't Wait, The Los Angeles National Impeachment Center, Dennis Kucinich, 9-11 Truth, Author Michael Weinstein, David Swanson, Ron Paul, and Focus The Nation.
She currently lives in the Seattle Metro are with her partner, John P. Edwards, a VFX supervisor.
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Mexico and Canada declared part of US homeland by Senate maps SHARE
Sen. Dianne Feinstein referred to the US, Canada and Mexico as "the Homeland" at an NSA Senate briefing on Wednesday, presenting a map that united the three nations as one.
Mexico and Canada declared part of US homeland by Senate maps SHARE
Sen. Dianne Feinstein referred to the US, Canada and Mexico as "the Homeland" at an NSA Senate briefing on Wednesday, presenting a map that united the three nations as one.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform SHARE
The immigration reform measure the Senate began debating yesterday would create a national biometric database of virtually every adult in the U.S., in what privacy groups fear could be the first step to a ubiquitous national identification system.
Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform SHARE
The immigration reform measure the Senate began debating yesterday would create a national biometric database of virtually every adult in the U.S., in what privacy groups fear could be the first step to a ubiquitous national identification system.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Mandatory E-Verify: A Giant Plunge Into a National ID System SHARE
Reminiscent of the failed Real ID Act, in one fell swoop this would convert E-Verify into a national identification system and take us far down the path toward its use for a variety of other purposes. The merger of E-Verify and state Department of Motor Vehicle information would create a giant photo database of everyone in America. That database would potentially be available anywhere there is access to the internet. (Interestingly enough, the bill's drafters understand how hostile Americans are to a national ID system and explicitly bar the creation of a national ID card, even though the proposal creates a de facto one).
Mandatory E-Verify: A Giant Plunge Into a National ID System SHARE
Reminiscent of the failed Real ID Act, in one fell swoop this would convert E-Verify into a national identification system and take us far down the path toward its use for a variety of other purposes. The merger of E-Verify and state Department of Motor Vehicle information would create a giant photo database of everyone in America. That database would potentially be available anywhere there is access to the internet. (Interestingly enough, the bill's drafters understand how hostile Americans are to a national ID system and explicitly bar the creation of a national ID card, even though the proposal creates a de facto one).
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
REVIEW: 'Lockdown High:' When the Schoolhouse Becomes a Jailhouse SHARE
"School violence has fallen steadlily for twenty years. Yet in schools throughout the United States, [author] Annette Fuentes finds metal detectors and drug tests for aspirin, police profiling of students with no records, arbitrary expulsions, armed teachers, increased policing, and all-seeing electronic surveillance."
"Lockdown High," released by Verso (2011), makes highly recommended reading at a time where extreme polices are being evaluated along with moderate approaches in light of the Newtown, CT school shootings.
REVIEW: 'Lockdown High:' When the Schoolhouse Becomes a Jailhouse SHARE
"School violence has fallen steadlily for twenty years. Yet in schools throughout the United States, [author] Annette Fuentes finds metal detectors and drug tests for aspirin, police profiling of students with no records, arbitrary expulsions, armed teachers, increased policing, and all-seeing electronic surveillance."
"Lockdown High," released by Verso (2011), makes highly recommended reading at a time where extreme polices are being evaluated along with moderate approaches in light of the Newtown, CT school shootings.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
PBS Drone Coverage Brought to You by Drone Makers SHARE
The PBS Nova broadcast "Rise of the Drones" was sponsored by drone manufacturer Lockheed Martin--a clear violation of PBS's underwriting guidelines.
PBS Drone Coverage Brought to You by Drone Makers SHARE
The PBS Nova broadcast "Rise of the Drones" was sponsored by drone manufacturer Lockheed Martin--a clear violation of PBS's underwriting guidelines.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Naperville Police Force Smart Meters- Arrest Two Mothers; Community Reels- and Reacts SHARE
NAPERVILLE, IL- The deployment of the "smart grid" took a dark turn on Wednesday in Illinois, as residents in the City of Naperville (CON) woke up to the reality of "smart' meters forced on their homes by police officers and municipal utility installers working together to intimidate- and in two cases arrest- residents who continue to refuse the meters and protect their homes. This follows CON's FINAL NOTICE to residents days before.
Naperville Police Force Smart Meters- Arrest Two Mothers; Community Reels- and Reacts SHARE
NAPERVILLE, IL- The deployment of the "smart grid" took a dark turn on Wednesday in Illinois, as residents in the City of Naperville (CON) woke up to the reality of "smart' meters forced on their homes by police officers and municipal utility installers working together to intimidate- and in two cases arrest- residents who continue to refuse the meters and protect their homes. This follows CON's FINAL NOTICE to residents days before.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Demand Progress activist, developer Aaron Swartz dead at 26 SHARE
Aaron Swartz committed suicide yesterday, Jan 11. He was 26. I got woken up with the news about an hour ago.
Aaron accomplished some incredible things in his life. He was one of the early builders of Reddit... got bought by Wired/Conde Nast, engineered his own dismissal and got cashed out, and then became a full-time, uncompromising, reckless and delightful sh*t-disturber.
Demand Progress activist, developer Aaron Swartz dead at 26 SHARE
Aaron Swartz committed suicide yesterday, Jan 11. He was 26. I got woken up with the news about an hour ago.
Aaron accomplished some incredible things in his life. He was one of the early builders of Reddit... got bought by Wired/Conde Nast, engineered his own dismissal and got cashed out, and then became a full-time, uncompromising, reckless and delightful sh*t-disturber.
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
A National Digital ID, Courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service? SHARE
The U.S. is also slowly moving to a system where online personas are inextricably linked to real-world identities, an idea with huge privacy and security implications.
The tactics and enforcement mechanisms being explored in China and the U.S. are worlds apart, but the central idea is similar: knowing someone's real name improves accountability online. That's a double-edged sword, though, depending on who's doing the accounting.
The White House's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, or NSTIC, is leading the government's efforts in this area.
A National Digital ID, Courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service? SHARE
The U.S. is also slowly moving to a system where online personas are inextricably linked to real-world identities, an idea with huge privacy and security implications.
The tactics and enforcement mechanisms being explored in China and the U.S. are worlds apart, but the central idea is similar: knowing someone's real name improves accountability online. That's a double-edged sword, though, depending on who's doing the accounting.
The White House's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, or NSTIC, is leading the government's efforts in this area.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Canada, U.S. sign visa info sharing agreement, part of perimeter security deal SHARE
TTAWA - Canada will soon begin sharing biometric information and other data about visa applicants with the United States -- which then may provide it to third countries under a newly signed treaty.
It means the fingerprints or photo of someone who hopes to visit, study or work in Canada could be passed to Washington, which in turn might share them with another country to help verify the person's identity.
Canada, U.S. sign visa info sharing agreement, part of perimeter security deal SHARE
TTAWA - Canada will soon begin sharing biometric information and other data about visa applicants with the United States -- which then may provide it to third countries under a newly signed treaty.
It means the fingerprints or photo of someone who hopes to visit, study or work in Canada could be passed to Washington, which in turn might share them with another country to help verify the person's identity.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
U.S. Terrorism Agency to Tap a Vast Database of Citizens SHARE
Top U.S. intelligence officials gathered in the White House Situation Room in March to debate a controversial proposal. Counterterrorism officials wanted to create a government dragnet, sweeping up millions of records about U.S. citizens--even people suspected of no crime.
U.S. Terrorism Agency to Tap a Vast Database of Citizens SHARE
Top U.S. intelligence officials gathered in the White House Situation Room in March to debate a controversial proposal. Counterterrorism officials wanted to create a government dragnet, sweeping up millions of records about U.S. citizens--even people suspected of no crime.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Iran's New National Identity Cards Concerns Internet Rights Activists SHARE
Iran has introduced new biometric national identity cards that observers believe can be used to indentify dissident easier than before. The card which can be used for internet usage, is considered a new measure to control, limit, and identify internet users and dissident cyber activists.
Iran's New National Identity Cards Concerns Internet Rights Activists SHARE
Iran has introduced new biometric national identity cards that observers believe can be used to indentify dissident easier than before. The card which can be used for internet usage, is considered a new measure to control, limit, and identify internet users and dissident cyber activists.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The New Cold War: Bellevue trolls [and] the fight for America's high-tech future SHARE
Google, Microsoft, Apple: These are the new global superpowers. And depending on the day, one, two, or all three of them are firing missiles at their competitors via patent suits or signing promise-we-won't-shoot peace accords--sometimes both at once. And because our economy has become so dependent on computers, smartphones, and the software that runs on both, the entire industry is singed by the collateral damage.
The New Cold War: Bellevue trolls [and] the fight for America's high-tech future SHARE
Google, Microsoft, Apple: These are the new global superpowers. And depending on the day, one, two, or all three of them are firing missiles at their competitors via patent suits or signing promise-we-won't-shoot peace accords--sometimes both at once. And because our economy has become so dependent on computers, smartphones, and the software that runs on both, the entire industry is singed by the collateral damage.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
SOPA? CISPA? Whatever. The government's long term strategy is NSTIC. SHARE
SOPA? PIPA? CISPA? They don't really matter. They're all just variations of the government's longterm startegy for the internet - NSTIC.
SOPA? CISPA? Whatever. The government's long term strategy is NSTIC. SHARE
SOPA? PIPA? CISPA? They don't really matter. They're all just variations of the government's longterm startegy for the internet - NSTIC.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Portable Fingerprint Ccanners Aid King County [WA] Deputies SHARE
King County Deputies in the state of Washington have begun using handheld devices that can scan, read and transmit a persons fingerprints and provide results quickly. The six devices are manufactured by MorphoIDent, which is made by the Virginia-based company MorphoTrak. Sheriff's Office leaders have been so happy with the results that they have ordered six more. The device allows cops in the field to take two images of a suspect's fingerprints, which are transmitted, via Bluetooth, to the deputy's in-car computer, where they are then run through King County's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a database of more than 700,000 prints taken in the county.
Portable Fingerprint Ccanners Aid King County [WA] Deputies SHARE
King County Deputies in the state of Washington have begun using handheld devices that can scan, read and transmit a persons fingerprints and provide results quickly. The six devices are manufactured by MorphoIDent, which is made by the Virginia-based company MorphoTrak. Sheriff's Office leaders have been so happy with the results that they have ordered six more. The device allows cops in the field to take two images of a suspect's fingerprints, which are transmitted, via Bluetooth, to the deputy's in-car computer, where they are then run through King County's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a database of more than 700,000 prints taken in the county.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
NSTIC provoking national ID watchdogs to bark SHARE
NSTIC, a public private global federated ID policy, encourages users to voluntarily aggregate nationalized or government-issued ID into technologies prone to warrantless government surveillance: smart phones, various handheld mobile computing devices, and social networks with histories of making surveillance concessions to governments to monitor dissent, censor or police the Internet.
NSTIC provoking national ID watchdogs to bark SHARE
NSTIC, a public private global federated ID policy, encourages users to voluntarily aggregate nationalized or government-issued ID into technologies prone to warrantless government surveillance: smart phones, various handheld mobile computing devices, and social networks with histories of making surveillance concessions to governments to monitor dissent, censor or police the Internet.
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
Julian Assange and What is at Stake SHARE
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' founder and leader, the international whistle-blower who has devoted himself to uncovering damning secrets that governments try to--and must--conceal from their citizens in order to carry forth with their dirty deeds, is facing an extremely serious court case that could cripple his work and that of WikiLeaks. UPDATE: Assange's journalistic duties will resume. The spreading of facts and information to the public will continue from the Ecuador Embassy in London, UK.
Julian Assange and What is at Stake SHARE
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' founder and leader, the international whistle-blower who has devoted himself to uncovering damning secrets that governments try to--and must--conceal from their citizens in order to carry forth with their dirty deeds, is facing an extremely serious court case that could cripple his work and that of WikiLeaks. UPDATE: Assange's journalistic duties will resume. The spreading of facts and information to the public will continue from the Ecuador Embassy in London, UK.
Friday, June 15, 2012
HELENE BERGMAN -- Julian Assange Is Already Condemned By Swedish State "Feminism" SHARE
Julian Assange's case exposes the prevailing doctrine of "state feminism" in Sweden and its accompanying propaganda machinery. Whosoever dares criticize this propaganda machinery risks being either ignored or condemned through guilt by association.
Julian Assange's affairs in Stockholm opened the floodgates for the downgraded variants of feminism and journalism that are present in Sweden today.
HELENE BERGMAN -- Julian Assange Is Already Condemned By Swedish State "Feminism" SHARE
Julian Assange's case exposes the prevailing doctrine of "state feminism" in Sweden and its accompanying propaganda machinery. Whosoever dares criticize this propaganda machinery risks being either ignored or condemned through guilt by association.
Julian Assange's affairs in Stockholm opened the floodgates for the downgraded variants of feminism and journalism that are present in Sweden today.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Does your MP know C-38 allows FBI agents to operate in Canada? SHARE
According to an article in Embassy Magazine, the Harper government is moving forward on several initiatives that could give U.S. FBI and DEA agents the ability to pursue suspects across the land border and into Canada.
Does your MP know C-38 allows FBI agents to operate in Canada? SHARE
According to an article in Embassy Magazine, the Harper government is moving forward on several initiatives that could give U.S. FBI and DEA agents the ability to pursue suspects across the land border and into Canada.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Military Detention Law [NDAA FY 2012]Blocked by New York Judge SHARE
A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a part of the National Defense Authorization Act that opponents claim could subject them to indefinite military detention for activities including news reporting and political activism.
Military Detention Law [NDAA FY 2012]Blocked by New York Judge SHARE
A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a part of the National Defense Authorization Act that opponents claim could subject them to indefinite military detention for activities including news reporting and political activism.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Pa. becomes most populous state to oppose Real ID SHARE
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTW) -- Pennsylvania is now the most populous state that is refusing to comply with the federal Real ID Act.
Gov. Tom Corbett on Wednesday signed a bill that prohibits Pennsylvania from participating in the seven-year-old law's requirements. The National Conference of State Legislatures says 16 other states are opposing it through their laws, while a handful of others passed resolutions against it.
Pa. becomes most populous state to oppose Real ID SHARE
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTW) -- Pennsylvania is now the most populous state that is refusing to comply with the federal Real ID Act.
Gov. Tom Corbett on Wednesday signed a bill that prohibits Pennsylvania from participating in the seven-year-old law's requirements. The National Conference of State Legislatures says 16 other states are opposing it through their laws, while a handful of others passed resolutions against it.
