Queers still face repression in Ukraine; the pro-Western (but somewhat fascist) government is no better than the previous pro-Russian government.

Now people in Turkey are threatened with prosecution for repeating rumors.

This resembles China and Thailand.

Drought is crippling hydropower in Venezuela.

This is likely to be a world-wide problem — it will rain too little, except where it rains too much.

Senator Wyden will personally block bills to require software developers to block their encryption.

The EFF is starting to fight more strongly against Digital Restrictions Management.