STATEMENT: Rep. Khanna response to ThinkProgress report on Facebook ‘fact-checking’
September 11, 2018 – Washington, DC – In response to today’s ThinkProgress report, Rep. Khanna, represented for Silicon Valley, issued the following statement:
“The rules of the public square are complex and difficult. Philosophers from Mill to Habermas grappled with them. Today, social media companies should have a broad view of what is acceptable speech and only ban content that is blatant propaganda or incites violence. The marketplace of ideas will lead to the truth, and I have confidence in American citizens to make informed judgments. In this case, Facebook’s ban seems too broad and should not have censored ThinkProgress. Facebook should hire more humanists to help think through its responsibility as a new media company.”
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About the CA-17 Office
Congressman Khanna represents the 17th District of California, which covers communities in Silicon Valley. Visit his website at khanna.house.gov. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @RepRoKhanna.
Press Office: 202-225-2631
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IN MEMORIAM. The reminders and remembrances of 9/11 have mostly finished, and the words and sorrows of so many affected unite us in our shared conviction that this the greatest nation on earth, borne of independence and our God given inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness will not and must not perish, no matter the threat, foreign or domestic.
And now for your weekly Newswire:
A RELIABLE SHOT. In an increasingly competitive economy and labor force, and with the value of a degree and its already soaring cost on the rise, many employers, and respectively many students are turning to workforce development programs and apprenticeships as a more direct route to success. While apprenticeships have been around a long time and are in many places the norm for young people outside of the U.S., their recent resurgent popularity in the states will prove to be a blessing and a curse to a Higher Ed system already pressed to reform and a K-12 system still working to bridge the knowledge and achievement gap with the university level.
SOLUTIONS. But there are other solutions as well. Consider the USA Workforce Tax Credit and why that can create the opportunities that are often lacking in the best of communities or industries.
OPPORTUNITY COSTS. Betsy DeVos’ term as education secretary has seen challenges and setbacks from the usual suspects as well as obstacles made by hesitance and resistance from members of her own party and former allies in her cause. Subsequently there has been little to no movement on any of a number of proposals that might have been more seriously considered, and in particular—a new education choice program to be established at the federal level. While some of the resistance she has met has been purely politically motivated, as in the case of the scathing teachers union push against her nomination and confirmation—another reason may be that some historically strong supporters of opportunity and any opportunity for choice have become decidedly picky when it comes to making progress.
THE FUTURE OF WORK. Check out XQ Super Schools’ High School & the Future of Work. The guide for state policy makers is a must read for not just those working in law and policy but to anyone looking to become more informed and better armed to make waves in education in their community and in the world; the online version of the report features an interactive page where and a database for all types of statistics and facts having to do with K-12 education, college and the economy, including workforce and education completion data.
HOPE & PREPARATION. All of our friends and particularly kids are close on our mind right now with Hurricane Florence on its way to the mainland this week, and we’re hoping its effects aren’t felt to the extent of the devastation caused by last year’s hurricane season. We urge anybody in its potential path to pay attention to officials’ requests. Agencies and organizations who are considering response plans however, should consider the larger role online education has played in recovery efforts in the past and keep online providers in their phone book. In a time and age when technology is ubiquitous and digital learning programs incredibly robust, we might consider keeping our kids and families focused on the one thing they can control if they are forced out of school in the next few days—and that is their education. A great reminder of the saving potential for digital learning was covered in E-Learning Inside.
WHY INNOVATION? All of the issues in today’s Newswire require more of our attention and deliberation. That’s why CER is convening its Silver Anniversary Summit on October 26th in Miami, FL, the gateway to another hemisphere and in a state that has been home to some of the most pathbreaking changes in education to date. Please sign up here before we run out of space.
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Crossfaith
Release New Video
"Make A Move"
Watch Now, here: youtu.be/7nVND9k6p-s
New Album EX_MACHINA
Available at: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina
Streaming Now via Spotify & Apple Music
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September 11th, 2018 - Osaka, JAPAN - Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith have released their brand new video "Make A Move." The track comes from the band's latest album, EX_MACHINA, out now via UNFD and streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. A fast-paced and blistering adventure that transports listeners to a dystopian future, EX_MACHINA features cameos from Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds and industrial hip hoppers Ho99o9. It can be purchased online at: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina.
On the new video, lead singer Kenta Koie shares: "This video was filmed while we were on our summer European tour, which was a great time for us. When you watch it you can really feel the sort of energy we put into our live shows! And we can't wait to be back in the UK and Europe for our headlining tour this month - check out Make A Move and get ready for it!"
EX_MACHINA, the new album from Crossfaith, is a concept album set in an alternative near future in which the ruling class, known as Angels, maintain their world through artificial intelligence and other technology, which dehumanises people and effectively turns them into drones - as explained in the opening title track, "Deus Ex Machina."
The other 12 songs featured on the album represent the voice of the resistance - in the form of underdogs known as Demons. Kenta was inspired to include these figures by Devilman Crybaby, particularly on the Slipknot-esque "Catastrophe," the frantic, bloodcurdling "The Perfect Nightmare," and the epic assault of "Daybreak," rather than because they wanted to provide a comment on religion.
"There's no particular religious message," clarifies Ken. "In order to explore the dualism of humans, we decided to include Angels and Demons, which are opposing elements just like fire and water."
"Angels aren't necessarily good and demons aren't necessarily bad," he explains. "The most important theme is that we should never stop questioning the world around us."
EX_MACHINA is a relentless album that strives for the listener's attention, and is unquestionably the heaviest that Crossfaith have put their name to since forming in their native Osaka in 2006.
Since their inception, Crossfaith have been on the edge of a fusion of rock, metal, electronica and big ideas on their albums; and the edge of euphoria with their live shows. EX_MACHINA is the album on which they walk that fine, fiery line more skillfully and seismically than ever.
Crossfaith is back with EX_MACHINA, now available for purchase here: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina.
For more information, please visit:
Website: www.crossfaith.jp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossfaithofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CrossfaithJapan
Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossfaithjapan
EX_MACHINA Track Listing:
1. Deus Ex Machina
2. Catastrophe
3. The Perfect Nightmare
4. Destroy (ft. Ho99o9)
5. Freedom (ft. Rou Reynolds from Enter Shikari)
6. Make A Move
7. Lost In You
8. Wipeout
9. Milestone
10. Eden In The Rain
11. Twin Shadows
12. Daybreak
13. Faint (ft. Masato from Coldrain)
Upcoming Tour Dates:
9/26 - St. Petersburg @ Clubzal
9/27 - Moscow @ RED Club
9/28 - Kiev @ BelEtage
9/30 - Zurich @ Dynamo
10/1 - Vienna @ Arena
10/2 - Leipzig @ Naumann's
10/3 - Hamburgh @ Logo
10/5 - Copenhagen@ Pumpehuset
10/6 - Berlin @ Bi Nuu
10/8 - Cologne @ Gebaude 9
10/9 - Munich @ Backstage
10/10 - Strasbourg @ La Laiterie
10/12 - Utrecht @ Tivoli
10/13 - Bristol @ Marble Factory
10/15 - Glasgow @ Garage
10/16 - Nottingham @ Rock City
10/17 - Manchester @ Academy 2
10/19 - London @ Electric Ballroom
10/20 - Sheffield @ Plug
10/21 - Dublin @ Academy Green Room
10/27 - Fukushima @ HIP SHOT
10/28 - Kanagawa @ BAYHALL
11/8 - Niigata @ LOTS
11/10 - Hokkaido @ ZEPP SAPPORO
11/14 - Kagawa @ OLIVE HALL
11/16 - Osaka @ NAMBA HATCH
11/20 - Shizuoka @ MADOWAKU
11/22 - Aichi @ ZEPP NAGOYA
11/25 - Uchino-Sendai @ SENDAI PIT
11/30 - Tokyo @ SHINKIBA STUDIO COAST
12/8 - Hiroshima @ CLUB QUATTRO
12/9 - Fukuoka @ DRUM LOGOS
12/15 - Okinawa @ MUSIC TOWN OTOICHIBA
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Advisory: Secretary Perdue to Speak TOMORROW
(Washington, D.C., September 11, 2018) – TOMORROW, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will deliver remarks at the National Farmers Union’s annual fly-in, as well as at the American Bakers Association and American Frozen Food Institute's Joint Government Affairs Session.
TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 12th
Secretary Perdue gives remarks to the National Farmers Union
WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 12th beginning at 8:40am ET
WHERE: USDA South Building, Jefferson Auditorium, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
Secretary Perdue gives remarks at the American Bakers Association and American Frozen Food Institute's Joint Government Affairs Session
WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 12th beginning at 9:30am ET
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Capital Room A – Lobby Level, 400 New Jersey A
