I know, #changeorg and #privacy, but you might consider signing the following #petition to #keepandroidopen https://www.change.org/p/stop-google-from-limiting-apk-file-usage #fdroid #freesoftware #floss
der.hans
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#Petition gegen die Einführung von #Gotham #Palantir in #BaWü
Palantir soll nach und nach in immer mehr Bundesländern für die Polizeiarbeit genutzt werden. Das muss verhindert werden!
Ihr könnt jetzt die Landtagspetition gegen die Einführung von Palantir in #BadenWürttemberg von @kein_palantir_bw unterschreiben. Auch wenn ihr selbst nicht in BaWü wohnt:
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
Außerdem findet am 2. November die nächste große Demo gegen Palantir in #Stuttgart statt:
https://kein-palantir-bw.org/kundgebung/
Warum der Protest so wichtig ist, hat @ueckueck bereits in diesem Demo-Aufruf zur ersten großen Demo erklärt:
RE: https://dresden.network/@piratensachsen/115401174853453633
I love seeing this from my friends in Germany!
#Petition against the introduction of #Gotham #Palantir in #BaWü
Palantir is gradually to be used for police work in more and more federal states. This must be prevented!
You can now sign the state parliament petition against the introduction of Palantir in #BadenWürttemberg by @kein_palantir_bw. Even if you don't live in BaWü yourself:
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
next big demo against Palantir in #Stuttgart on November 2:
#Petition gegen die Einführung von #Gotham #Palantir in #BaWü
Palantir soll nach und nach in immer mehr Bundesländern für die Polizeiarbeit genutzt werden. Das muss verhindert werden!
Ihr könnt jetzt die Landtagspetition gegen die Einführung von Palantir in #BadenWürttemberg von @kein_palantir_bw unterschreiben. Auch wenn ihr selbst nicht in BaWü wohnt:
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
Außerdem findet am 2. November die nächste große Demo gegen Palantir in #Stuttgart statt:
https://kein-palantir-bw.org/kundgebung/
Warum der Protest so wichtig ist, hat @ueckueck bereits in diesem Demo-Aufruf zur ersten großen Demo erklärt:
RE: https://dresden.network/@piratensachsen/115401174853453633
I love seeing this from my friends in Germany!
#Petition against the introduction of #Gotham #Palantir in #BaWü
Palantir is gradually to be used for police work in more and more federal states. This must be prevented!
You can now sign the state parliament petition against the introduction of Palantir in #BadenWürttemberg by @kein_palantir_bw. Even if you don't live in BaWü yourself:
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
next big demo against Palantir in #Stuttgart on November 2:
#Petition gegen die Einführung von #Gotham #Palantir in #BaWü
Palantir soll nach und nach in immer mehr Bundesländern für die Polizeiarbeit genutzt werden. Das muss verhindert werden!
Ihr könnt jetzt die Landtagspetition gegen die Einführung von Palantir in #BadenWürttemberg von @kein_palantir_bw unterschreiben. Auch wenn ihr selbst nicht in BaWü wohnt:
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
Außerdem findet am 2. November die nächste große Demo gegen Palantir in #Stuttgart statt:
https://kein-palantir-bw.org/kundgebung/
Warum der Protest so wichtig ist, hat @ueckueck bereits in diesem Demo-Aufruf zur ersten großen Demo erklärt:
🎉Biggest #privacy win of the week: Bill C2 was blocked! 💪
Can't believe we missed this, it's a HUGE victory for Canadians - and the whole world. 🔒 🇨🇦
➡️ Learn more on bill #C2: https://tuta.com/blog/canada-bill-c2-surveillance
📢 You can still sign the petition, the more, the merrier 👏 https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6627
@Tutanota Petition **e-6838** 📢 has fewer signatures, but focuses directly on the privacy aspect of Bill C-2, and petitions for withdrawal of the entire bill. (And is clearer & better written.)
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6838
It closes for signatures on *27 January 2026*.
Worth signing both this on & **e-6627** if you're Canadian! 🇨🇦
Stand 19:54 haben bereits 1218 Personen die Anti #Palantir Petition unterzeichnet.
Zentrale Forderungen der Petition sind:
Die Software nicht einzusetzen und die Benutzung der Software den nachgeordneten Behörden zu untersagen.
Die engen Grenzen und Regeln, die das Bundesverfassungsgericht bezüglich der Nutzung solcher Software und Datenbestände aufgestellt hat konsequent einzuhalten.
Die Anti- #Palantir #Petition beim Landtag von #BaWü hat soeben die 2000 Unterzeichner:innen Marke geknackt.
Bitte teilt den Hinweis, schickt ihn an eure Kontakte, damit wir schnell auf die 10.000 Mitzeichnende kommen.
https://petitionen.landtag-bw.de/Petitionen/Details/b64b8bd2-08aa-40e2-83f1-1c1f85187da4
Die Anti #Palantir #Petition ist unter https://sbamueller.com/gotham abrufbar zu unterzeichnen, man wird dort direkt auf die Website des Landtags geleitet.
Und es gibt diese netten Sharepics um die Bürger zu überzeugen.
Bei 10.000 Unterschriften dürfen wir im Landtag vortragen - wichtig wir müssen nicht nur die Grünen überzeugen, sondern eine Mehrheit der Landtagsfraktionen!
We need to save the lives of all #Homeless people. Help stop getting us murdered by Portland that keeps stealing our survival gear, ID and everything we own. BOOST, BOOST, BOOST and if your in Portland, please add your name.
#Petition to #StopTheSweeps #PDX #Portland #Oregon
https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/stop-the-sweeps-stop-taking-my-us-constition-rights
Aral Balkan
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Sign the petition to block Annalena Baerbock from presidency of UN General Assembly.
As a german minister, she has consistently attacked efforts to bring Israel to justice for it’s war crimes, refused to act on ICC warrants on Israeli officials, increased arms trade with Israel and undermined efforts for ceasefire on in Gaza.
As UNGA president, she has the power to set the agenda and who speaks.
Sign the petition to block Annalena Baerbock from presidency of UN General Assembly.
As a german minister, she has consistently attacked efforts to bring Israel to justice for it’s war crimes, refused to act on ICC warrants on Israeli officials, increased arms trade with Israel and undermined efforts for ceasefire on in Gaza.
As UNGA president, she has the power to set the agenda and who speaks.
Jonathan Schofield
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Petition calls for UK national speed limit to be cut to 30mph on rural roads
The petition, launched on the UK Parliament website by campaigner Rhiannon Vivian, argues that rural roads are the most dangerous in the country and that speed is the key factor.
Vivian said:
“Rural roads are the most dangerous roads for all kinds of driver and speed is the problem… I think the fact that drivers can legally do 60mph is absolute negligence and shows a disregard for human life.”
So far, the petition has attracted around 1,800 signatures. At 10,000 signatures the UK Government must issue a response, and at 100,000 it could be considered for debate in Parliament. The petition runs until 13 November 2025 and can be viewed here.
Echoes of Wales’ 20mph row
The proposal comes against the backdrop of Wales’ divisive 20mph default speed limit, introduced in 2023. That policy sparked the largest petition in Senedd history, with more than 438,000 people signing to demand its reversal.
Opposition parties including the Welsh Conservatives and Reform UK have continued to campaign against the 20mph law, branding it an unnecessary restriction on drivers. Ministers, however, insist polling shows a majority of people now support the change.
Safety data since the rollout has been mixed. While the number of road crashes in Wales has risen slightly in the past year, figures remain below pre‑20mph levels, suggesting some safety benefits. At the same time, compliance remains a challenge, with national monitoring showing more than eight in ten drivers still exceed the 20mph limit.
Local powers already exist
Unlike the blanket approach proposed in the petition, councils already have powers to lower speed limits on specific roads where safety concerns are identified. That means local authorities can act without the need for a wholesale change to the national speed limit.
Related articles
- Welsh road crashes rise slightly – but still below pre‑20mph levels
See what the latest safety data reveals about the impact of Wales’ 20mph law.
- Welsh Government agrees to raise 20mph limits up to 30mph – but only for cycle races
Why cyclists are the exception to Wales’ strict 20mph rules.
- Minister says majority in Wales support 20mph rules – and record‑breaking petition is not representative
The Welsh Government defends its stance despite a petition signed by over 438,000 people.
- New figures show more than 8 in 10 drivers break speed limits on 20mph roads
Compliance remains a major challenge — with most drivers still ignoring the new limits.
- Controversial Welsh transport minister to leave post
The minister behind the 20mph rollout steps down after months of fierce criticism.
#20mph #30mph #60mph #motoring #NationalSpeedLimit #petition #ruralRoads #speedReduction #speeding
Petition calls for UK national speed limit to be cut to 30mph on rural roads
The petition, launched on the UK Parliament website by campaigner Rhiannon Vivian, argues that rural roads are the most dangerous in the country and that speed is the key factor.
Vivian said:
“Rural roads are the most dangerous roads for all kinds of driver and speed is the problem… I think the fact that drivers can legally do 60mph is absolute negligence and shows a disregard for human life.”
So far, the petition has attracted around 1,800 signatures. At 10,000 signatures the UK Government must issue a response, and at 100,000 it could be considered for debate in Parliament. The petition runs until 13 November 2025 and can be viewed here.
Echoes of Wales’ 20mph row
The proposal comes against the backdrop of Wales’ divisive 20mph default speed limit, introduced in 2023. That policy sparked the largest petition in Senedd history, with more than 438,000 people signing to demand its reversal.
Opposition parties including the Welsh Conservatives and Reform UK have continued to campaign against the 20mph law, branding it an unnecessary restriction on drivers. Ministers, however, insist polling shows a majority of people now support the change.
Safety data since the rollout has been mixed. While the number of road crashes in Wales has risen slightly in the past year, figures remain below pre‑20mph levels, suggesting some safety benefits. At the same time, compliance remains a challenge, with national monitoring showing more than eight in ten drivers still exceed the 20mph limit.
Local powers already exist
Unlike the blanket approach proposed in the petition, councils already have powers to lower speed limits on specific roads where safety concerns are identified. That means local authorities can act without the need for a wholesale change to the national speed limit.
Related articles
- Welsh road crashes rise slightly – but still below pre‑20mph levels
See what the latest safety data reveals about the impact of Wales’ 20mph law.
- Welsh Government agrees to raise 20mph limits up to 30mph – but only for cycle races
Why cyclists are the exception to Wales’ strict 20mph rules.
- Minister says majority in Wales support 20mph rules – and record‑breaking petition is not representative
The Welsh Government defends its stance despite a petition signed by over 438,000 people.
- New figures show more than 8 in 10 drivers break speed limits on 20mph roads
Compliance remains a major challenge — with most drivers still ignoring the new limits.
- Controversial Welsh transport minister to leave post
The minister behind the 20mph rollout steps down after months of fierce criticism.
#20mph #30mph #60mph #motoring #NationalSpeedLimit #petition #ruralRoads #speedReduction #speeding
Stéphane Bortzmeyer
and 2 others
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J'ai signé. Et toi ? Et vous ?
Pétition pour une fiscalité juste : soutenons la taxe Zucman !
Luc, framage
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Aller, on vise le million sur la pétition pour la taxe Zucman ?
https://petitions.assemblee-nationale.fr/initiatives/i-3034
#fiscalité #engagement #petition
J'ai signé. Et toi ? Et vous ?
Pétition pour une fiscalité juste : soutenons la taxe Zucman !
Aller, on vise le million sur la pétition pour la taxe Zucman ?
https://petitions.assemblee-nationale.fr/initiatives/i-3034
#fiscalité #engagement #petition
Dan Gillmor
and 1 other
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I'm writing this post here today in hopes to bring some attention to something that is near and dear to my heart, and that's an update to the current situation with Nova Launcher, that I worked for and with for nine years up until August of 2024.
For those that haven't seen the news, Kevin Barry, the founder and developer of Nova has left Branch which in turn means he's now no longer involved with Nova Launcher in any way going forward.
https://teslacoilapps.com/nova/solong.html
For the past year or so Kevin has stated that he was working on the open source version of Nova Launcher so that if/when this time came, it would be out in the open and the community could take it over and contribute to it and have it continue being developed.
However, it seems that Harish Thimmappa and others at Branch had told him to stop working on that effort as they didn't want him to continue doing that for unknown reasons. This is sad news because this was something that former CEO, Alex Austin, had promised both via a contract and publicly that if Kevin were to ever leave Branch, Nova Launcher would become open source. You can find that quote here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/w2q6al/comment/igzoniu/
and another very similar quote with similar conversation here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/w2q6al/comment/ih25ntz/
The reason for this post is to try and draw some attention to the folks at Branch, specifically folks like Harish Thimmappa to do the right thing and honor these promises and any writings in the contracts from 2022 and to fully focus on releasing Nova Launcher as an open source app.
The community deserves this more than anything, since that was something that Kevin was very adamant about when he allowed Branch to acquire Nova Launcher back in 2022. Plus, this is just something that Branch should do since it is something that has been promised.
There is currently a petition on Change.org to try and get Branch to do this as well. After only 3 days of it being posted to Change.org, it sits at almost 1,500 signatures, and that's with very little to no press coverage at this time, which is something that would be super useful to bring full attention to this situation. You can find the petition here:
https://www.change.org/p/make-nova-launcher-open-source-let-the-community-continue-its-development
I ask that everyone who sees this post can share it with their followers as I would love to see Branch do the right thing and follow through with their promises that were made back in 2022 when they acquired Nova Launcher and release it fully as an open source app now that Kevin is no longer working for Branch and not involved in Nova Launcher.
I'm going to tag some folks below that I worked with at Branch in hopes of getting this post seen by as many folks there as possible.
#NovaLauncher#Nova#Branch#BranchMetrics#OpenSource#OpenSourceNova#Petition#Android#Apps#Google
