T. Thomason’s US touring visa doesn’t expire until June—but the Canadian pop artist is pulling out of a US festival appearance. “I just thought if that’s happening to cis people, I really feel worried about what could happen to me,” Thomason says. - ThreadSky

wired.com • 68 days ago

T. Thomason’s US touring visa doesn’t expire until June—but the Canadian pop artist is pulling out of a US festival appearance.

“I just thought if that’s happening to cis people, I really feel worried about what could happen to me,” Thomason says.

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wired.com•68 days ago

Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. If you are planning to enter the US, here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.

peterhagedoorn.bsky.social•68 days ago

Best is not to go to US, unless there is a very importnat (business) reason.

medlee.bsky.social•68 days ago

Don't bring ANY personal electronic devices. Buy new, if you MUST have one, and then mail it home.

paultopping.bsky.social•68 days ago

How long do you think it will take for them to claim that following these steps is a sign you are trying to circumvent security?

occupyelonsanus.bsky.social•68 days ago

Everyone who needs to travel should purchase a second phone that is only used for calls. Leave your personal devices at home.

joquarky.bsky.social•68 days ago

Yes! More articles like this please.

The rest of the fourth estate is acting like everything is normal.

nathan-virica.bsky.social•68 days ago

I would honestly rather spend two weeks holidaying down the back of my grandad's skid-marked y-fronts than in the USA at the moment.

cautiousoptimistic.bsky.social•68 days ago

The fact that this article had to be written is another good reason not to travel to the United States. Boycott until the felon is gone and his mob is dispersed.