Texas Gov. Abbott, other mask mandate critics test positive for COVID

Texas Gov. Abbott, other mask mandate critics test positive for COVID

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who banned masking requirements in schools despite opposition from several school districts, has contracted the coronavirus. Abbott’s office said the Republican governor, who is fully vaccinated and tested daily, got a positive result Tuesday. “Governor Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, officers and government officials to ensure that the … Read more

The Safe Tech Act is the latest Section 230 reform bill, but its critics warn of unpleasant side effects – TechCrunch

The Safe Tech Act is the latest Section 230 reform bill, but its critics warn of unpleasant side effects – TechCrunch

The first major reform proposal under Section 230 of the Biden era has appeared. In a new bill, Senate Democrats Mark Warner, Mazie Hirono, and Amy Klobuchar propose changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that would fundamentally change the 1996 law that is widely credited with maintaining the modern Internet. Section 230 … Read more