If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Senator Paul Rand, who is about to take over as chair of the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, has spoken in favor of shutting down the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA, a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was established in 2018 to do just what its name says – but has in the meanwhile become weaponized to suppress free speech, opponents believe, citing a number of programs where CISA was involved in monitoring and flagging online posts for removal. Senator Paul refers to the agency’s behavior – which he says included the ability to censor content and thus influence what information is available to people – as “intrusions into the First Amendment.” “The First Amendment is important, that’s why we listed it as the First Amendment. I’d like to, at the very least, eliminate their ability to censor content online,” Paul said in a post on X. The senator was referencing his previous statements made for Politico, when he revealed he is in favor of shuttering CISA completely, while at the same time conceding that this is “unlikely” to happen – but also promising there will be hearings, as the incoming committee starts probing this government entity “working” with social media. According to Politico, Democrats in Congress would react “fiercely” against any attempt not only to dismantle but also to limit CISA’s powers. CISA representatives, like senior adviser Ron Eckstein, continue to claim that the agency is merely doing its job, without ever overstepping the mandate and engaging in censorship. Quite the contrary, Eckstein told the press – according to him, CISA is in fact protecting Americans’ “freedom of speech, civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy.” Taking into account what has come to light regarding CISA’s activities over the past four years in particular, that is an extraordinary claim, and one Senator Paul clearly disagrees with. Even though established under President Trump’s first administration, CISA assumed an active role around the highly contentious 2020 election, allegedly to suppress those voicing their concerns online about the legitimacy of the vote. CISA and legacy media supporting the policies the agency is executing – or has been until now – describe this as “countering domestic disinformation,” and suggest that CISA is these days more focused on fighting back adversaries from abroad. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post “Shutting Down CISA” Senator Paul Rand’s Crusade Against Online Censorship appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have no problem throwing the police under the bus, in a bid to extricate himself and his cabinet from a controversy over “non-crime hate incidents” (NCHIs) reporting. The row, which is refusing to die down, was sparked by Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson becoming a subject of police interest for a message posted on X a year ago, that is suspected to be a hate crime (allegedly, incitement to racial hatred). Amid the backlash, Starmer told the newspaper, “I think that, as a general principle, the police should concentrate on what matters most to their communities. This is a matter for the police themselves, police force by police force, so they can make their decisions and will obviously be held to account for those decisions.” This statement came despite the prime minister previously personally supporting a number of online speech-restrictive moves, as his government approved the removal of restrictions placed on NCHIs – with the number of these complaints rising. If Starmer’s intent had been to do some “crisis management” it doesn’t seem to have worked: “forked tongue hypocrisy” is how the deputy leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, reacted to the PM’s comments. Tice at the same time repeated what many critics of NCHIs continue to warn about, namely, that a large number of trivial complaints are being looked at by the police, drawing their resources away from investigating violent crimes and towards doing “woke tweet policing.” Another point that opponents keep making is that the current UK cabinet, which took over earlier in the year, has been working to ensure more NCHIs get recorded, allegedly as a method of suppressing free speech. Among those raising their voices against the practice after the affair targeting Pearson came to light are opposition MPs, such as the shadow home secretary, Chris Philp. According to him, the police use hate crime laws “wrongly 90 percent of the time.” The way these rules spurring the police to react should be used is “extremely rarely” – when there is reason to suspect, from somebody’s speech, that they are likely to imminently commit a hate-driven crime. Even former heads of MI6 and the Metropolitan Police, Sir Richard Dearlove and Lord John Stevens, have spoken against what they call “a waste of (police)” resources, that should instead be used to deal with violent crime. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post UK PM Starmer Slammed Over Police Controversy as Critics Decry “Woke Tweet Policing” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

Ever heard of Hygge (pronounced “HUE-gah” or “heurgha”)? It’s high time you are introduced to Hygge, a traditional Scandinavian concept for cozy and warm living that’s taking quite a following! Creating Hygge At Home For Cozy And Healthy Living First, the Swedish gave us IKEA. Now, this traditional Danish Hygge concept got many of us fascinated. I’m quite taken that there's a name for a state of being or a lifestyle, and the word Hygge is a charming word which simply means all things nice, warm, cozy, friendly or an overall sense of contentment. If you haven’t heard of this concept before, you’ll be as taken as I am with it when you find out more about hygge here. Help yourself to these tips, tricks, and ideas to create hygge in your home with friends and family.   1. Pure And Simple Home Interior Simplistic and conventional are what defines a hygge home with natural color tones. Avoid loud and overly flamboyant tones or color scheme in your home design. The idea is to create a serene and peaceful effect in a monochromatic color scheme or a harmonious mix of earth-colored tones. 2. Create A ‘Hyggekrog' Or Snug A window seat looking out to a lovely view of nature, a body of water, or your garden, should be a perfect spot for a cozy nook where you can enjoy some moments of peace and quiet with a good read. Add some pillows and a blanket to create a perfect snuggly retreat. 3. Display Treasured Memories Scandinavians are family-oriented and strongly promote an environment of happiness and affection. You can promote the same environment in your home with your family photos in frames, travel memorabilia, and stuff with sentimental value put up as decor. 4. Bring Nature Close Anything from the outdoors is encouraged in a hygge home whether in Christmas decor, year-round decor, or as an everyday household item. We've long been doing this anyway, which is often attributed to our primitive nature. Natural decor ranges from antlers, fur rugs, houseplants, or wreaths. Anything from branches, pine cones, and driftwood are equally perfect. 5. Treasure Old And Rustic Waste is antithetical to the hygge way of life. If you're a homesteader who loves to recycle, repair and repurpose old furniture, then you're right at home. An old family member's favorite chair, for instance, is better repaired or repurposed for its sentimental value rather than buying new ones. It's a new trend anyway, with more and more people going back to the classic and rustic. 6. De-Clutter Your home need not be spic and span and shiny like a museum. It just has to be organized where things are put in their proper places. For your home to get that hygge vibe, try to invest in a storage space in your place for mess-free and clutter-free rooms. 7. Hygge Outdoors Hygge isn't just about being snug and comfy indoors. You can have it outdoors with your family and friends, perhaps around a fire pit or a campfire while having tea or coffee. In the summer, you can achieve a hygge vibe by camping even in your yard with some fun family activities. 8. Light Candles Candles are an important aspect of the hygge concept of living. Make sure you only use the white unscented ones–you can even make your own homemade candles. Light a candle while reading, enjoying a meal, or relaxing in your snug. Candles create a feeling of warmth with its glow. If this is not possible for you with pets and kids around, you can use lighting with a warm glow or light tones. 9. Keep It Plush And Comfy Warmth and coziness are vital to creating hygge at home. A fur rug would be ideal but a nice and comfy fiber or synthetic rug can suffice. Make sure to spread pillows around, in your bed, the living room and your cozy nook. You can also make your own pillows with this DIY sewing project. 10. Create A Spa-Like Sanctuary Scandinavians are big on sauna and you can create this environment and experience in a spa-like bathroom. Transform your bathroom into more than just a place to take a quick shower. If possible, install good lighting and even a basic sound system for a relaxing and rejuvenating bath experience. Make your own DIY bath bombs and homemade soaps for an inexpensive homemade bathroom-cum-sauna. 11. Flowers And Foliage You can also create an environment of warmth with flowers in summer. A fresh bouquet of wildflowers or native annual flowering plants in a vase indoors is enough to create a joyous feeling. The smell of fresh herbs in the kitchen is equally delightful. 12. Pleasing Home Aroma A true blue homesteader need not worry about this aspect with all the cooking going on the kitchen and the fresh produce laid out on the table. A pleasing home aroma is not the artificial scent from fresheners but the natural homey scent, characteristic of a traditional home. A fresh bouquet of flowers, herbs, and spices in the table, the smell of morning coffee or even some freshly baked bread will surely put you in a good mood. 13. Get A Fire Going What better sound on a chilly winter evening, than a crackling fire with the warm glow in your face. A nice warm fire with soft pillows and blankets and your family and friends huddled around it is hygge in action. There are also ideal firewoods preferred by homesteaders for their steady fire, less smoke, and even pleasant scent. 14. Calming Music Good music can definitely set a good mood. We've all got different tastes in music and personally, I like sentimental movie soundtracks, especially from Horner and Badalamenti, while some like upbeat music like jazz. Well, there are no rules and what relaxes you is what you should go for. 15. Light Snack Having something to nibble or munch while enjoying a good read or a conversation is one way to create a hygge at home by yourself or with friends. Again, it’s up to you, but the idea is to snack light and not to fill up. You can check these homemade fruit snacks both you and your kids will love. 16. Keep It Laid Back And Intimate Trade your stiff high back dining chairs and formal table setting for a relaxed dining set. The same goes for your living room and even your bedroom. Although contemporary room design and furnishing call for straight lines or the English formal settings, I like mine where people can just huddle and be comfortable. 17. Embrace Your Home's Unique Features Rustic wood boards for the floor, rough log for the wall, an out of place log beam overhead are what makes your home your own. Some design elements of a home that used to be considered out of place and unbecoming are now considered rustic and charming. Embracing the unique features of your home is a hygge tradition. 18. Love Gardening It’s no secret, gardening is good for you physically and mentally. While you cannot get down and dig the earth in winter, you can keep an indoor winter garden. In the summer, this is a great way to get hygge in your home. A well-kept garden or garden design definitely promotes a sense of peace and tranquility. 19. Hygge In Summer Yes, you can have hygge at home in the Summer! Of course, lighting lots of candles and snuggling in pillows on a hot sweltering summer day isn't exactly comfy, but there are always ways and means. Open up your doors to invite the cool summer breeze and lay down in a hammock instead. Some good music, light snack and a good read is definitely a hygge vibe in summer. 20. Hygge With Family And Friends If not the most important, spending quality time with friends and family is one the most important aspect of hygge. This is not the once in a year 4th of July BBQ, Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, but the simple get-together in a relaxed environment. This is when you sit down to a less formal dinner party with some hearty comfort food and a happy conversation. 21. Do As You Please Finally, creating hygge is really up to you. Whether you prefer a fur rug or a quilt, the smell of coffee or tea, sleeping in winter or keeping your hands busy with simple crafts, what makes you comfortable and content is what hygge really is all about.   Find out more DIY living room decor ideas to help you create hygge at home in this video:  You don’t need to have all these elements to create Hygge in your home. A few of these, especially those that are already present at home and a positive outlook in life can create an environment of peace, quiet, contentment and happiness—your own Hygge at home! Did you cozy up to these ideas for hygge at home? Share your thoughts about them in the comments section below! Unpleasant household odors isn't a character of hygge at all. Check out these amazing stinky home remedies to promote hygge in your homestead! 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