Under Siege: Press and Privacy in Authoritarian Governance

This chapter explores the tactics employed by an authoritarian regime to suppress the free press and conceal governmental actions from citizens. It uncovers alarming allegations from a whistleblower regarding security breaches at the National Labor Relations Board, including unauthorized data access and the disabling of essential security protocols. The narrative raises critical concerns about the implications of budget cuts on public services and suggests that the government's manipulations may be targeting vulnerable populations.