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Via @netblocks.org: Iran has had their Internet shut down for 34 days.

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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Apr 2
⚠️ Update: It's now day 34 of #Iran's internet blackout as the nation-scale censorship measure continues past 792 hours in its second month.

Friends and family remain largely cut off from the outside world amid growing anxiety over wartime casualties, arrests, and executions.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 2 April 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed on 18 March. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
April 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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I just answered a similar question:

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · 2d
In one word: priorities. Politicians hand public money to billionaire owners for stadiums, then plead scarcity for workers. It is never about finding the money. The money is always there. The will to prioritize workers over billionaires is not. #ChangeTheNarrative
September 25, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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July 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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September 27, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Viral in Iran they say...clowns on all sides.

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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Apr 22
⏳ Metrics show #Iran has entered the 54th day of an internet blackout that has been in place for over 1272 hours.

The ongoing measure is inherently disproportionate and continues to conceal human rights violations on the ground.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 22 April 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed on 18 March. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
April 22, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Blackout details

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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Apr 23
🗓️ The internet blackout in #Iran is now on its 55th consecutive day as connectivity flatlines at 2% of ordinary levels after 1296 hours.

Restrictions on global network access continue to hinder online commerce, payment systems and digitally dependent sectors of the economy.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 23 April 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed on 18 March. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
April 23, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Please read

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Apr 1
Once again, the debate reveals a hard truth: the US federal government's limits are political, not financial. When Congress is motivated to spend, funding follows—the real battle is over priorities.
bbkogan.bsky.social Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · Apr 1
So far, Republicans having been toying with using “directed scorekeeping” to force CBO/JCT to pretend the Trump tax cuts are free.

Now Republicans are flirting with abusing Section 312 of the Congressional Budget Act - to just assert the power to fabricate their own cost estimates on the spot.
April 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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You know, the NHS even has *excellent* guidance on how to reduce the spread of airborne infection.
It is *truly excellent*.

But for some reason your government wants you sick.
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NHS England » NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB 2023/01A): application of HEPA filter devices for air cleaning in healthcare spaces: guidance and standards
Applicability This NETB applies to all healthcare spaces with ventilation requirements. Objective To provide additional technical guidance and standards on the use of HEPA filter devices for air clean...
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April 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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April 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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You got that right! 💯
See my pinned thread

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Apr 3
1/ How did we arrive at a point where the richest man on earth can unilaterally slash social security benefits that people have earned through decades of work?

A thread on the strategic dismantling of our social safety net 🧵
#Entitlement #SocialSecurity
#Medicare
#DOGEcuts
April 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Jan 9
⚠️ Update: It has now been 24 hours since #Iran implemented a nationwide internet shutdown, with connectivity flatlining at 1% of ordinary levels. The ongoing digital blackout violates the fundamental rights and liberties of Iranians while masking regime violence ⏱
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from January 5, 2025, to January 9, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity remains lower than normal most of the time period due to protests, with a sharp drop on the evening of January 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with protests across the nation. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption.
January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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making propaganda at 1am because I think I'm funny
netbug009.bsky.social Netbug | Current Hyperfixation: Guardians of the Galaxy @netbug009.bsky.social · Jun 29
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June 29, 2026 at 9:08 AM
netbacker.bsky.social
This is worse than dumb. It’s an evil way to hurt the dumb MAGA Base

Here’s the Truth:

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Jul 26
🧵 The U.S. government now accepts Venmo to “help pay off the national debt.”

Sounds patriotic, right? It’s not. It’s economic gaslighting. Let’s break it down. ⬇️

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July 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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I posted a thread earlier about the scarcity myth

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Dec 10
Let’s build a new American story, one based on reality, not a cruel myth. Here is the old story, and the true one we can choose. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Zur Info.
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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Mar 19
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show #Turkey has restricted access to multiple social media platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok; the incident comes as Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and dozens of others are detained in events described by the opposition as a "coup"
Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in Turkey on March 19, 2025. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Türk Telekom, TT Mobil, and Turkcell, with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%. The disruptions coincide with the reported detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and other political opposition figures.
March 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Someone will be jealous in this season of fake elections.
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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Mar 17
ℹ️ Update: Internet connectivity has been restored in the Congo Republic after a 2.5-day digital shutdown spanning election day and vote counting, as authorities announce President Denis Sassou ​Nguesso, who first took power in 1979, has been reelected for a fifth term with 95%.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in the Republic of Congo from March 14, 2026, to March 17, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Republic of Congo's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of March 15. The drop in connectivity aligns with an election-day internet shutdown. A total recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 3% and 25%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Dec 25
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in multiple regions of #Ukraine, as authorities impose emergency power shutdowns amid Russian shelling targeting energy infrastructure on Christmas Day 🔌📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Ukraine from December 17, 2024, to December 25, 2024. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates severe connectivity disruptions in multiple regions following emergency shutdowns on Christmas Day due to Russian shelling. The chart has a dark background, and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded.
December 25, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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netbrian.bsky.social Cure Space Marine @netbrian.bsky.social · Nov 7
Here's a non-paywalled version for anyone that wants it.

The Kidney Dialysis referendums in CA are making me pretty sympathetic to the premise, NGL.
Yes, there is such a thing as too much democracy
On Brexit, a short anti-anti-anti-democratic argument.
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November 7, 2023 at 7:48 PM
netbacker.bsky.social
You are exactly right. See my pinned 🧵

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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Apr 3
1/ How did we arrive at a point where the richest man on earth can unilaterally slash social security benefits that people have earned through decades of work?

A thread on the strategic dismantling of our social safety net 🧵
#Entitlement #SocialSecurity
#Medicare
#DOGEcuts
May 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Jan 8
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show #Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout; the incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from January 1, 2025, to January 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity remains lower than normal most of the time period due to protests, with a sharp drop on the evening of January 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with protests across the nation. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 5% and 5%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Wahrscheinlich kam es durch den Angriff zu der kurzzeitigen Aufhebung der Internetblockade.

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netblocks.org NetBlocks @netblocks.org · Jun 21
⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity has again collapsed in #Iran following a brief period when residents could exchange messages with the outside world; Iran's nation-scale internet shutdown remains in effect, limiting access to information as the conflict with Israel continues
Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Iran, from June 10, 2025, to June 20, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity remains stable at around 100% until June 13 when the decline begins with a sharp drop on June 18 and a second drop on the morning of June 21, after a partial recovery on the early morning of June 21, The drop in connectivity aligns with escalating conflict by Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 3% and 60%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with red horizontal arrows labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicates the period of disruption and a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
June 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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netbacker.bsky.social Nathan Becker @netbacker.bsky.social · Aug 12
THREAD: Trump’s Economic Plan = Recipe for Disaster 🚨

1/ If Trump tries taking credit for *reducing the federal deficit*, remember: It’s smoke and mirrors
Any "improvement" would come from #TARIFF revenue—money sucked out of the private sector
That’s not a win. That’s a hidden tax on YOU
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August 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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