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Criminalizing Masks at Protests is Wrong

2 weeks ago | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia |Adam Schwartz

There has been a crescendo of states attempting to criminalize the wearing of face coverings while attending protests. Now the President has demanded, in the context of ongoing protests in Los Angeles: “ARREST THE PEOPLE IN FACE MASKS, NOW!” But the truth is: whether you are afraid of catching an airborne illness from your fellow protestors, or you are concerned about reprisals from police or others for expressing your political opinions in public, you should have the right to wear a mask.
I didn't think fatherhood was for me. Now I struggle as an empty nester.

Oct 21, 2024 | baltimoresun.com | Adam Schwartz

Until my son moved into his College Park dorm room last month, I always made his bed before I turned in for the night. Most parents probably think I'm crazy. "Coddle him, much?" Some might ask. Maybe I tidied his covers each night because he didn't always sleep well, and I wanted to give him a good start on a good night's rest. Maybe I wanted to close out my day by affirming how deeply loved he is. Maybe the love my mother poured into me lives still - from her, to me, to him.
Our system isn't built to give poor kids a shot at success

Oct 4, 2024 | baltimoresun.com | Adam Schwartz

By the time my son graduated from high school last June, he'd taken advantage of many of the opportunities available to kids in Columbia, Maryland: Advanced Placement classes, JROTC color guard, the Science National Honor Society, baseball, marching band, concert band. But at his school's final concert of the year, an uneasy feeling gnawed at me. Don't get me wrong. The strings, brass and woodwinds in the orchestra were amazing.
Power Trip perform at Knockdown Center: review, photos

Aug 26, 2024 | nextmosh.com | Adam Schwartz

Share the post "Power Trip delivers a powerhouse performance at Knockdown Center (recap, photos)" Queens, New York had the extreme pleasure of hosting Power Trip on their brief but highly anticipated summer tour this past Saturday, August 24. Joined by fellow Texans Frozen Soul and the eclectic punk band Ceremony, it was set to be a wild evening of moshing for fans of all genres.
Court to California: Try a Privacy Law, Not Online Censorship

Aug 19, 2024 | eff.org | Adam Schwartz |Mario Trujillo |Aaron Mackey

In a victory for free speech and privacy, a federal appellate court confirmed last week that parts of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act likely violate the First Amendment, and that other parts require further review by the lower court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit correctly rejected rules requiring online businesses to opine on whether the content they host is “harmful” to children, and then to mitigate such harms.
My Father Kept Secret His Mother's Deathbed Apology. It Stopped Me Cold

May 20, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Adam Schwartz

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My Father Kept Secret His Mother’s Deathbed Apology. It Stopped Me Cold

May 20, 2024 | sacbee.com | Adam Schwartz

My father lived a long life, much longer than he ever thought he would. A family history of heart disease and an early heart attack at 53 tempered his expectations. But he quit smoking, quit eating unhealthy fats, took long walks every day, and lived another 40 years. He was a private man and an anachronism in our Instagram culture. Born in Brooklyn in 1927, he grew up listening to radio programs, playing handball outside, and delivering Kosher meats on his bicycle for Mittman's.
Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

Feb 27, 2024 | eff.org | Adam Schwartz

This post was written by Jack Beck, an EFF legal internIn a recent letter to the FTC and SEC, Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) details new information on data broker Near, which sold the location data of people seeking reproductive healthcare to anti-abortion groups. Near enabled these groups to send targeted ads promoting anti-abortion content to people who had visited Planned Parenthood and similar clinics.
FTC Bars X-Mode from Selling Sensitive Location Data

Jan 11, 2024 | eff.org | Adam Schwartz

Share It Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link Update, January 23, 2024: Another week, another win! The FTC announced a successful enforcement action against another location data broker, InMarket. Phone app location data brokers are a growing menace to our privacy and safety. All you did was click a box while downloading an app. Now the app tracks your every move and sends it to a broker, which then sells your location data to the highest bidder, from advertisers to police.
Like many Baltimore teens, Victor's early life was rocky, but he's still full of potential

Jun 14, 2023 | baltimoresun.com | Adam Schwartz

Victor is the kind of student it's easy to lose track of. Maybe it's his long, wispy frame. Or his chill, no-drama demeanor. Whatever it is, he has a knack for slipping away, unnoticed. Victor became a 12th grader this year, and he got off to a shaky start. Absent. Late. In. Out. Gone. Other days, he was on it - sharp and task-oriented. When a unit assessment asked students to write about a "contemporary issue" that needs a solution, Victor wrote about Baltimore's lousy roads.