TiVo gave us control over our time. It bent to our lives, not the other way around. Its quiet death marks more than the end of a device—it marks the loss of a philosophy.

At Streevo, we believe that idea—freedom through ownership—still matters.

Christine Schulz’s piece, Flowers for TiVo, is part eulogy, part rallying cry for tech that puts people first.

🌸 Read here: https://www.streevomedia.com/blog/flowers-for-tivo-the-end-of-an-era

#FOSS #MediaFreedom #DigitalSovereignty #Streevo #TiVo #Streaming #OwnershipMatters

Tragedy in Nigeria: Journalist Dies After Leaping From 3rd Floor Trying to Escape Armed Robbers https://shinemycrown.com/tragedy-in-nigeria-journalist-dies-after-leaping-from-3rd-floor-trying-to-escape-armed-robbers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Nigeria #Journalism #MediaFreedom #CrimeReport #JusticeForSommie

Was it a crackdown on media freedom? Nationwide outrage erupts after police storm press club during peaceful protest. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/black-day-declared-in-pakistan-after-police-assault-on-journalists-at-islamabad-press-club-video-dwuiy7mr?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #mediafreedom #pressclub #protest #pakistan #blackday

Millennials & Gen Z grew up streaming, not owning. Playlists vanish if you cancel; shows disappear. It's a "renter economy" killing cultural ownership, identity, and nostalgia.
At Streevo, our next-gen device lets you own & preserve digital libraries. No subscriptions, no revocations. It's about empowering real ownership in a world that's forgotten it.
Blog: [https://www.streevomedia.com/blog/forever-young-growing-up-in-the-streaming-era ]
Thoughts? How has the subscription model affected your media habits? #DigitalOwnership #MediaFreedom

Could hidden Epstein files tie Trump to serious allegations? Heather Cox Richardson unpacks Bill Kristol’s call for transparency on Epstein records, lost jail footage, and unexplained Venezuelan strikes, while exposing Trump’s controversial policies and media suppressions. She reveals the widening gap between Trump’s base and broader public trust. Read more: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/september-22-2025 #Politics #Transparency #Trump #MediaFreedom #USLatinAmerica #Accountability

Kudos to Heather Cox Richardson for this incisive analysis.

Maryland Democrats challenge Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, argue suspension threatens constitutional free speech protections and democratic discourse #FreeSpeech #MediaFreedom

Just watched @mariaressa.bsky.social’s powerful speech on how decentralization of information is essential to preserving democracy and the rule of law. 💡

This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of journalism, free speech, and digital rights:
🎥 Maria Ressa at WJF2025 https://youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KE

What stood out to me: Centralized platforms are inherently at odds with democratic values. While Bluesky is a step up from Twitter, the real heroes are those already in the #Fediverse—you’re building the future we need! 👏

Maria’s argument that decentralized, open systems are the only way to safeguard truth feels more urgent than ever. If the internet is controlled by a few corporations, how can we trust the information shaping our democracies?

The #Fediverse—of which #Mastodon is a part—is fully free and open-source, as beautifully explained by @_elena in this video:
🎥 About the Fediverse: https://youtu.be/YRJHIJy5Nno

To those already here: THANK YOU for being part of this movement! 🙌 Now, let’s spread the word—invite others to join the Fediverse. Here are some instances to share:
🔗 https://hear-me.social/invites
🔗 https://mastodon.social/invites
🔗 https://mstdn.social/invites
🔗 https://mastodon.cloud/invites
🔗 https://mas.to/invites
🔗 https:// (your feddi home) /invites

Remember: Anyone can host their own server—that’s the power of decentralization! It’s resistant to censorship in ways even Bluesky can’t match.

For a deeper dive into how decentralization fights censorship, read Cory Doctorow’s excellent piece:
📖 “Too Many Throats to Choke” https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/ by @pluralistic

Maria Ressa’s fight against Duterte’s regime shows change is possible. Her appearance on The Daily Show connects the dots between platform monopolies, misinformation, and democracy’s erosion—and offers hope:
🎥 Maria on The Daily Show https://youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4

To those already in the Fediverse: You’re the backbone of a free and open internet. What’s one step you’re taking to grow this community? (For me, Using Mastodon nearly dally and it’s sharing technical knowledge with those who need it.)

Let’s keep building a web that’s ours—one that resists tyranny and protects democracy. 💪

#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #MariaRessa #Journalism #Decentralization #Fediverse #Mastodon #MediaFreedom #TechEthics #FreePress #WorldJusticeForum #DecentralizeTheWeb

Paul Krugman’s chat with Karen Attiah reveals hidden struggles behind her firing as the Washington Post’s last full-time Black opinion editor. Attiah exposes the rising dangers to press freedom, the limits on dissent, and her fight to amplify marginalized voices worldwide. Dive into this urgent conversation on journalistic courage and resilience: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/karen-attiah #PaulKrugman #KarenAttiah #journalism #mediafreedom

The best YouTube downloaders, and how Google silenced the press

https://windowsread.me/p/best-youtube-downloaders

#HackerNews #YouTubeDownloaders #GoogleSilencedPress #TechNews #MediaFreedom

“Trump’s FCC attacks Jimmy Kimmel. Dem Senator calls it a ‘toxic mix of eroded rights and corruption.’ State censorship, mafia-style intimidation, and a full-on assault on free speech. #Resist #MediaFreedom #Trump” www.google.com/url?q=https:...

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E. Jean Carroll via Substack:

WELLLLLL, Pissed-Off Reader, you can boycot Disney, ABC, HULU, FX, ESPN, A&E, Lifetime, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Disney World, Disney Land, Disney Resorts, Disney Parks, and Disney Cruises. You can cease reading Marvel comics and take to the streets. You can make signs, march, strike, phone bank, banner-hang, and/or you can consider my modest proposal.

#resistance #JimmyKimmel #protest #EJeanCarroll #MediaFreedom

Let’s talk about government vs regime — and why it matters for the US right now 👇🧵

#USPolitics #Democracy #PressFreedom #MediaFreedom #FCC #Authoritarianism #RegimeChange #Trump #JimmyKimmel #StephenColbert #FreePress #GlobalImpact #Censorship

Sen. Bernie Sanders warns the US is sliding toward authoritarianism as ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel amid FCC pressure. He highlights threats to free media and science integrity in health policy. Stay informed on this critical issue. 📺⚖️🛑 #Authoritarianism #MediaFreedom #HealthPolicy https
#newz #yt

https://youtu.be/3mXy3F6jXzs

#Somaliland's sovereignty faces threats from internal power dynamics, external pressures (#Qatar & #Djibouti), & declining #MediaFreedom. Unelected advisors influence policy, while #GoogleMaps & #Somalia's #eVisa undermine borders. Is SL's progress at risk?

https://saxafimedia.com/shadows-presidency-somaliland-silent-brokers/

✍️ Sign and share: Solidarität mit Verteidiger:innen der Meinungsfreiheit in Indonesien

Seit Ende August werden in Indonesien landesweite Proteste brutal niedergeschlagen: mind. 10 Tote, viele junge Aktivist*innen inhaftiert unter dem restriktiven Internet-Governance-Gesetz (ITE-Gesetz). Plattformen wie TikTok & Meta verstärken mit der Sperrung von Nutzerkonten und überzogener content moderation die staatliche Unterdrückung kritischer Stimmen.
Der Solidaritätsaufruf von Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet) und weiteren Organisationen fordert die sofortige Freilassung der Inhaftierten, ein Ende digitaler Repression, die Verantwortung von TikTok & Meta für Meinungsfreiheit sowie enges Monitoring durch die UN.

👉 Unterzeichnen & teilen: https://my.liberaforms.org/joint-statement-on-indonesias-digital-crackdown

#Democracy #FreedomOfExpression #AccessToInformation #MediaFreedom #InformationIntegrity #Indonesia #Solidarity

Guinea relaxes media restrictions ahead of constitutional referendum http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMqXpL #Guinea #MediaFreedom #PressFreedom #ConstitutionalReferendum #Journalism

Guinea kicks off referendum amid media crackdown http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMpBh5 #GuineaReferendum #MediaFreedom #ConstitutionalChange #HACGuidelines #PressRegulations