If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Jackson police are now authorized to use facial recognition technology in investigations after the City Council voted to overturn a previous ban. This decision allows the department to integrate the technology under strict regulations and oversight. More: The Pre-Crime Surveillance Nightmare  JPD Chief Joseph Wade backed the move, emphasizing its potential to improve crime-solving efforts while maintaining public safety. He assured that privacy safeguards would be in place, ensuring the technology is used responsibly and within legal limits. The newly approved guidelines limit facial recognition use to specific criminal investigations, requiring approval from senior police officials. Additionally, a civilian oversight board will be responsible for monitoring its implementation and ensuring compliance with “privacy protections.” Advocates argue that facial recognition can enhance law enforcement’s ability to identify suspects more efficiently. However, civil rights organizations have raised concerns about potential privacy violations and the risk of misidentification, particularly among minority groups. These worries mirror broader national debates on the ethical implications of facial recognition in policing. As reported by ID Tech, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba addressed these concerns, stating, “We believe this technology, when used appropriately, can be a valuable tool for law enforcement while still respecting the rights of our citizens. We are committed to implementing robust safeguards to prevent misuse.” Jackson’s decision marks a reversal of its 2020 ban, which aligned with similar efforts by cities across the US to restrict facial recognition due to privacy and ethical considerations. While some cities, like Portland, have maintained strict prohibitions, others, such as Ann Arbor, permit its use under limited circumstances, like violent crime investigations. As facial recognition technology advances, discussions surrounding its regulation and ethical use continue. Organizations like the Biometrics Institute stress the need for transparency, ethical considerations, and stringent oversight in deploying biometric tools. Ultimately, the effectiveness and acceptance of facial recognition in Jackson will depend on how well its oversight mechanisms function and whether privacy protections are rigorously upheld. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Jackson Reverses Facial Recognition Ban, Approves Police Use appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

America Trusts Trump on Almost Every Issue

NYT: Elon Musk Takes Aim at IRS

The region has seen thousands of earthquakes since late January.

The blood appears to be human, at least.

A remarkably intact skull of this leopard-sized mammal reveals a new member of the fearsome hyaenodonts, and re-evaluates an even larger cousin.

Not all behaviors become habits, and not all habits are bad.

We’ve got a brand new, fun interactive series for the new year called Worst Media Take of the Week, where you — our loyal NewsBusters visitors and MRC supporters — get to vote on which leftist journalist or celebrity had the worst media take of the week.   Much appreciation to all who voted last week via NewsBusters and the MRC’s various social media sites (Facebook, Instagram and X.com).   The results of the Worst Media Take of the Week are in and the winner is… Joe Scarborough! The SiriusXM host won in a rout with 60 percent of the vote. ABC’s The View co-host Joy Behar came in a distant second with 33 percent of the vote. NPR White House correspondent and ABC News contributor Asma Khalid came in last with 7 percent. The co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe took first place with his claim that Elon Musk was “literally killing people across the globe.”      WINNER (60 percent of the vote)   Elon Musk “Literally Killing People Across the Globe” “When are we going to finally see the lawsuits move on USAID and actually an injunction that stops that, all of those actions right now that are literally, unless the reports are exaggerated, literally killing people across the globe right now, this morning, this instant?”— Co-host Joe Scarborough on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, February 6.    SECOND PLACE (33 percent of the vote)   Joy Behar Wants to Re-Name America!  “This country that we’re in was settled by indigenous people, right? And yet they name the country after an Italian white man, Amerigo Vespucci. That’s what America is named after, Amerigo Vespucci. A white European. Why is it named after a white man, when it was settled by indigenous people?”— Co-host Joy Behar on ABC’s The View, February 13.     THIRD PLACE (25 percent of the vote)   Something “Very Strange” About “Richest Man” Slashing Programs “This is the case….of the richest man in the world and there’s something very strange about him slashing programs that prevent starvation and hunger and poverty in much of the world.”— NPR White House correspondent and ABC News contributor Asma Khalid on ABC’s This Week, February 9.   The following is a montage of last week’s nominees:      Thanks again to all who participated! 

It could be painted as a strange sticking point, the Trump White House blocking access to the Associated Press because it refuses to acknowledge the new geographical term “Gulf of America.” It’s strange that AP would find this to be a battle over some grand principle, and it’s strange to block access for the body-of-water slight. But Marc Caputo at Axios reports Team Trump has a broader message. "This isn't just about the Gulf of America," White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich told Axios. "This is about AP weaponizing language through their Stylebook to push a partisan worldview in contrast with the traditional and deeply held beliefs of many Americans and many people around the world." Naturally, the AP pretends they're not partisan or ideological. It's bad enough that Caputo claims AP has "long been considered the gold standard of neutrality." That's ridiculous. They're just as DNC-centered as the rest of the DC press.  Independent? AP headlines look like the DNC penned them. https://t.co/Fv6V1iUN3B pic.twitter.com/j68N39foIQ — Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) February 13, 2025 AP communications veep Lauren Ellis claimed they're "nonpartisan" and "fact-based." Leftist outlets don't get to pretend they're exactly like they were in 1960. But this line is the most preposterous:  It's not surprising that political parties, organizations or even individuals may disagree with some entries. The Stylebook doesn't align with any particular agenda." There are agendas all over their word-policing. Start with transgenderism. In 2022, the AP Stylebook czars "A person’s sex and gender are usually assigned at birth by parents or attendants and can turn out to be inaccurate. Experts say gender is a spectrum, not a binary structure." You can't be less "fact-based" than this. And the instructions were anti-Republican: "Starting in 2020, conservative-leaning U.S. state legislatures began considering a wave of bills aimed at transgender youths. Many political observers assert that the legislation is being used to motivate voters by falsely framing children as under threat.”  Later that year, AP instructed their clients not to use "late-term abortion" as if a woman never has an abortion late in their pregnancy. "Instead, use the term 'abortion later in pregnancy' if a general term is needed." An article at that time hailed Team Biden trying to "safeguard abortion access."  Administration officials are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday with state lawmakers ahead of their 2023 sessions, including in states with more extreme bans on the table, and will discuss safeguarding rights and helping women access care as top issues The Left -- never identified by ideology -- offers "protections" and "care," and the people trying to save unborn babies are "strict" "strippers" of "rights" with their "restrictions" and "extreme bans." The AP even used the term "life-saving abortions," which is much more ridiculous than "late-term abortions." AP has choked on "Gulf of America" because they're a "global" news agency. Their guidance to the media claimed "Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change....The Gulf of Mexico has carried that name for more than 400 years." And lots of people changed their names (and pronouns) after decades. This is all about opposing Trump.  AP accepted Trump changing back the name of Mount McKinley since that's inside America.    

Former welterweight UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal said he may throw his hat in the ring for a special Florida state Senate election.Senate District 39 is currently represented by Republican Bryan Avila, but Avila has reportedly been chosen by Governor Ron DeSantis (R) to replace Kevin Marino Cabrera on the Miami-Dade County Commission after Cabrera was nominated by President Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to Panama.If DeSantis does indeed appoint Avila, this would reportedly trigger a special election in District 39 that has Masvidal considering a run for the seat."I am gratified by the many, many people who have urged me to run in this Special Election, if it happens," Masvidal wrote on X. The fighter then made particular mention of fighting "child sex trafficking," which he said is a known fact in Miami-Dade County."I am honored by the many citizens who are urging me to run if this opportunity presents itself, and I want everyone to know that I am thinking seriously and praying about it." — (@) 'I am ready to fight the child sex traffickers.'Five days after his first post, Masvidal once again addressed the idea of running. He stated that while many friends had urged him to run for mayor of Hialeah, Florida, he was focused on the possibility of running for Florida state Senate, where he can "make a greater impact in the fight against child sex trafficking, which is rampant in Miami-Dade County.""The career politicians have done nothing to stop this horrific abuse of children," Masvidal continued. "I am a fighter, and I am ready to fight the child sex traffickers and put them out of business."The Cuban then updated his likelihood of running to "very likely" and said he will "reflect and pray" about where he can "make the greatest difference" for the surrounding community. — (@) According to a report by the Floridian Press, the district Masvidal is eyeing has a 90% Hispanic population. Avila was reportedly re-elected to his seat by a margin of 40 points in November 2024, revealing that Masvidal could have a good chance to win, especially on short notice.Masvidal is 35-17 in mixed martial arts, having last fought in the UFC in 2023. He has since competed in a boxing match against fellow UFC legend Nate Diaz in 2024.Masvidal is tentatively scheduled for a UFC comeback in April, when the promotion returns to Miami for UFC 314; he does not yet have an opponent, however, per BJPenn.com.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!