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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 19h

Grateful to VTDigger for including my announcement in today's coverage. '“Vermonters sent a clear message this year: it’s time for leadership that listens and responds. We can’t afford to ignore the pressures facing everyday people any longer.”' vtdigger.org/2025/10/29/o... #vtpoli

Orange County GOP senator resigns, local Democratic rep says she’s running - VTDigger

First-term Sen. Larry Hart leaves another vacancy in the Vermont Senate. He’s the second Republican to resign in recent weeks after Sam Douglass stepped down earlier this month.

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Hudson Ranney @hranneyvt.bsky.social · 1d

vermontbiz.com/news/2025/octo… @mepriestley.com is running for Vermont State Senate, and I couldn’t be more excited. Her dedication to public service and commitment to Vermont communities make her the leader we need. Let’s flip this seat and build what’s next for Vermont, together#vtpolili

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 1d

Big news: I’m running for the Vermont State Senate! This isn’t just a campaign – it’s an invitation to build what’s next. Together, we can make Vermont more affordable, transparent, and inclusive for everyone. Let’s do this: priestleyvt.com/senate2026 #vtpoli #priestleyvt2026 #community #leadership

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TeachPrivacy @teachprivacy.bsky.social · 6d

FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION - The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy by Prof Solove and Prof Hartzog papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #PrivacyMatters

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 6d

Extremely grateful for being included in this morning’s roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council and Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). It was further confirmation that the struggles to regulate Big Tech know no borders – and neither do the harms that are affecting our youth (and all ages).

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Nathan Kalmoe (he/him) @nathankalmoe.bsky.social · 12d

This is a good development. Business is fine with many aspects of fascism, but when it hurts their bottom line, they push back. They’re def not our allies, but their moves against Trump & MAGA in narrow ways can be powerful levers for broader change.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 12d

The chamber’s lawsuit alleges that Trump’s new $100,000 visa fees for the H-1B program, widely used by Silicon Valley, violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

The powerful business group said a new $100,000 fee is “plainly unlawful” and will hurt American businesses.

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 22d

I know. It’s a tough move. Just messaged you!

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 22d

Missed it, but will take a look!

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Suzanne Smalley @suzannesmalley.bsky.social · 24d

Signal to leave EU rather than comply w/ Chat Control, which would scan all messages sent over end-to-end encrypted platforms. Vote on Chat Control's future Oct 14. Germany is the swing vote. Officials there opposed the measure in past but new govt silent re position
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Signal calls on Germany to vote against ‘Chat Control,’ saying it would leave EU market

The head of the Signal Foundation raised concerns around Germany now refusing to say whether it will support Chat Control in an upcoming vote.

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 23d

Thank you shoutout to Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News for reaching regarding neural data privacy proposals. You can catch his new piece, “Lawmakers push for neural data protections as wearable devices surge” at mpvt.co/pluribusneural

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 25d

It’s hard to believe that “let’s swim across this body of water” season is overlapping with flannel season. There is nothing quite like driving the backroads of VT & NH during foliage season, but it’s typically not the same season I swim and sunbathe in. 🍁☀️🏊‍♀️

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Sep 25

One of my favorite speaking requests is visiting with students. So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the University of Arkansas Information Privacy Law class tonight from the State House. If any teachers/professors catch this, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Sep 16

So inspired by the privacy champions at tonight’s EPIC Champions of Freedom event: lawyers, academics, civil society leaders, and more, all pushing back against authoritarianism. Huge thanks to EPIC and the incredible speakers for their vision and energy!

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The Economist @economist.com · Sep 13

“A fundamental shift is needed in how we approach the development and deployment of AI agents,” argues Meredith Whittaker. “Basic lessons in privacy and digital security are being discarded,” she warns

AI agents are coming for your privacy, warns Meredith Whittaker

The Signal Foundation’s president worries they will also blunt competition and undermine cyber-security

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Sep 15

It was such a pleasure to connect with and learn from everyone at this year’s Privacy + Security Academy Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted at the National Press Club by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Had a great time on the keynote Policymaker Panel with Drew and Ben.

Policymaker Panel at Privacy + Security Academy salon in DC

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 31

I'm excited to head to the National Press Club in DC in a couple of weeks to participate in the Privacy + Security Academy's Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Opening session: "Policymaker Panel: The Front Lines of Privacy and AI".

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 18

Thank you so much for having me!

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 18

Huge thank you shoutout to @firewalldragons.bsky.social. Carey did an incredible job framing and level setting for this episode. Plus, he’s just an awesome human and I had a blast visiting with him. Listen to the episode here: mpvt.co/firewalls #dataprivacy #digitalpolicy #techpolicy

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · Aug 18

Passing #privacy legislation in the US is a seriously uphill battle - and it's hardly a fair fight. Today Vermont House Representative @mepriestley.com takes us behind the scenes, sharing crucial lessons that citizens & their reps need to learn.

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I'm Just a (Privacy) Bill - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Why don’t we have meaningful privacy laws in the US? While we haven’t been able to pass federal privacy legislation, many states have managed...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · Aug 15

Tune in Monday when I'll be speaking with Vermont State Representative Monique Priestley about trying to pass meaningful #privacy legislation in the face of fierce opposition from #BigTech lobbyists.

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Podcast - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons

I have a weekly podcast called Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. The show is a mix of cybersecurity news and interviews of prominent people in the industry. But like the book, the shows are targeted squar...

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 15

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 8

States are where tech policy happens. Spoke at MIT Media Lab on Big Tech vs state bills. Slides show: +57% state tech bills since 2023, AI +210%. 90%+ want delete, opt out, kid safe defaults. Full post: mpvt.co/kmy #techaccountability #digitalpolicy #techpolicy Slide Source: Project Liberty

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · Aug 8

Repeat after me: this is authoritarian extortion, this is authoritarian extortion, this is authoritarian extortion.

MSNBC @msnbc.com · Aug 6

BREAKING: UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants

UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants

“If these funds remain suspended, it will be devastating for UCLA and for Americans across the nation,” Chancellor Julio Frenk said.

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 8

Vermont gave 140K SNAP recipients’ personal data to the Trump admin. Experts say it violated federal law and could be weaponized. Gov. Scott should work with the Attorney General, Legislature & privacy experts to limit damage & pass real protections. Full: priestleyvt.com/statement-sn...

FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT ON VERMONT’S SNAP DATA DISCLOSURE AND THE BROADER RISKS OF GOVERNMENT DATA SHARING – Monique Priestley, VT State Representative

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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · Aug 8

Heading to Lexington, KY tomorrow with Rep. Edye Graning for the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship—an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and represent Vermont alongside 47 inspiring state leaders.
Full release: priestleyvt.com/csg-toll-fel...
Class list: csgovts.info/tolls