If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A California judge has ruled against Disney, denying its request to appeal a July decision that allows Gina Carano’s wrongful termination lawsuit to proceed. Additionally, the request to pause discovery during the appeal was also denied. Gina Carano took to her social media platform, X, to announce the decision: “After the Judge DENIED Disney’s request to DISMISS my case, Disney requested permission to immediately appeal that decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and delay all discovery while that appeal takes place,” Carano posted. “Yesterday, October 16th, 2024, we learned that the Judge DENIED Disney’s unusual request.” We obtained a copy of the order for you here. Carano was dismissed from her role in “The Mandalorian” by Disney, who argued that her social media posts were against the company’s standards. This summer, Disney tried to get her lawsuit dismissed on these grounds, citing the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Carano shared her feelings about the ongoing legal process: “I am obviously very pleased with the opportunity to keep moving forward with the judicial process and into discovery. While I wish this was not necessary it is not my desire to be in this battle in court. I will not shrink away from it because it is hard or uncomfortable.” She also expressed gratitude for the support from her lawyers and the financial backing from Elon Musk and X, which are covering her legal fees. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett of the US District Court for the Central District of California stated that cases generally cannot be appealed until after a court has delivered its final judgment. However, there are exceptions if certain conditions are met. Disney sought to appeal on the basis that an artistic entity’s First Amendment rights should allow it to control casting decisions to protect its artistic expression from actors who make public statements it deems offensive. However, Judge Garnett concluded that Disney had not met the burden of proof necessary for an interlocutory appeal, which requires a controlling question of law, a substantial ground for disagreement, and a scenario where an immediate appeal could decisively impact the litigation’s resolution. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Gina Carano Scores Legal Victory as Judge Blocks Disney’s Appeal in Free Speech Battle appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The Disinformation Project, launched in early 2020 in New Zealand as a “disinformation research” group, but slammed by critics as seeking to usher in ideological censorship, is no more. The project is the product of the Covid era, initially focused on what was at the time considered “disinformation” but then branching out to things like vaccine skepticism in general, climate change – and, apparently, even local politics. The group, which coordinated with the New Zealand government, described its activities as research and analyses of all manner of “extreme conspiratorial beliefs” as well as their compatriots’ “descent” into those. Critics, however, point out that silencing the opposition, including by supporting “hate speech” laws, was among the activities of the now-shut-down endeavor that was led by Kate Hannah. These critics accuse the Disinformation Project of moving from being a handy tool for the New Zealand government to spread its narratives promoting COVID-19 measures (some of the most restrictive in the world), to becoming a political weapon promoting a certain agenda. Back in April, some commentators were concerned about where the Disinformation Project’s shift from the “abandoned pandemic” to political influencing might lead. We now know that it has led to the group’s demise – but it is only one of the many similar efforts that appeared during the Covid era around the world. A specific accusation against this one comes from New Zealand-based journalist Chris Lynch, who claims that Hannah, along with Sanjana Hattotuwa, attempted to effectively manipulate the 2023 election in the country by influencing the media via “secretive briefings.” This didn’t succeed in this instance because they got “called out” – but over the past four years, the Disinformation Project has been accused of getting increasingly desperate to stay relevant, and finding ways to do that, with the policies it pushed accepted without critical examination by the legacy media. Lynch is optimistic that the demise of this project and the rise of some that challenge the established media-political narratives means that New Zealand has turned the corner when it comes to censorship disguised as concern for democracy and the fight against “disinformation.” However, it’s equally possible that where one such outfit exits the scene, another, under a different name and leadership but with the same purpose, might take its place. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post New Zealand’s “Disinformation Project” Shuts Down Amid Accusations of Silencing Opposition appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

A dog learned the hard way that Orbeez beads are NOT tasty treats after its owners had to bring him to the emergency vet and poop ‘rainbows’. The video of the dog pooping ‘rainbows’, posted by user @larenmciaren, has since gone viral on TikTok, garnering over 70 million views and 6 million likes. “Just another day in the ER,” @larenmciaren’s caption read. She also reassured everyone that the video was taken and uploaded with permission from the owner. According to the original uploader, a veterinary technician, the dog was rushed to Animal Urgent Care (AUC) in Arvada, Colorado. AUC also shared the clip on their Facebook page saying, “As Orion has quickly learned, Orbeez are NOT the kind of rainbow that a dog should taste!” Orbeez are known to expand when they are hydrated, so they expanded while they were in Orion’s Gi tract. The dog was then rushed to the emergency vet where an x-ray confirmed he “had consumed a large quantity”. According to AUC, the Orbeez that Orion was pooping in the video was only about 25% of the total quantity he ate. And the rest had to be surgically removed. “He ate a LOT. A whole dry bag of Orbeez. And they literally hydrated in his GI tract. The next poop there was more ‘material'” @larenmciaren Just another day in the ER ?(Permission to post obtained by owner) #veterinarymedicine #petER #dogsoftiktok #Orbeez ♬ [Animals and dishes] Cute BGM – Sound Owl TikTok user larenmciaren also reassured viewers that Orion is now on the road to recovery after his surgery. She wrote in a TikTok comment, “Accidents happen and dogs are quick y’all! He needed surgery to remove the rest, but he’s on the road to recovery.” Some users who saw the video also took note at how skinny the dog looked. But TikTok user larenmciaren and AUC both clarified that Orion was recently adopted and has amazing new dog parents. AUC wrote in a comment, “It’s worth noting that Orion was recently adopted and has AMAZING new owners. He is a lucky boy and we know he is in the best hands.” Orbeez are very dangerous, not only to children but also, to dogs. As a matter of fact, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed that these water beads have caused nearly 7,000 emergency room visits across the country from 2018 to 2022. In pets, Orbeez can cause intestinal blockages. And prolonged exposure and repeated ingestion can lead to other serious health problems such as pancreatitis, liver damage, and even seizures.

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