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Tomorrow San Miguel del Monte and other towns very close to where we live in Michoacán, Mexico will vote on whether to reject the state government and become recognized as autonomous. This means they would be responsible for governing themselves.

We heard from some local friends that voters are being told that if they vote to become autonomous they will lose government services and roads may be blocked. The local indigenous leaders say this is disinformation to discourage people from voting yes on the measure.

This is one of the reasons I love Mexico. This wouldn't even be an option in most nations.

Here are some relevant links for anyone interested.

https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemorelia/local/denuncian-campana-de-desinformacion-en-san-miguel-del-monte-a-tres-dias-de-consulta-por-autogobierno-26206316

https://cambiodemichoacan.com.mx/2025/10/09/san-miguel-del-monte-denuncia-campana-de-desinformacion-sobre-consulta-de-autogobierno/

https://www.voxmorelia.com.mx/noticias/notas-importantes/exige-consejo-indigena-que-intereses-externos-a-eleccion-por-autogobierno-en-san-miguel-del-monte-saquen-las-manos/

https://evangelio.news/persiste-tension-en-san-miguel-del-monte-morelia-por-consulta-del-autogobierno/

⚡️Installing Apps Without Google Play Store is Easier Than You Think

In my recent chat with Mike Adams on Brighteon, we dove into a game-changer for installing apps away from Google play store. The Aurora Store makes it easy to get the apps you need without hunting down APKs, and it even shows you "nutrition facts" for each app—like which trackers are hidden inside. Think of it like reading a food label, but for your phone.

You might be surprised how many apps come bundled with trackers like Facebook, Google, and more. With Aurora Store, you can see exactly who's tracking your apps and keep control in your hands.

🪧 Watch the full interview here
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Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 195: Rise Above Big Tech: Defying The Surveillance State And Spiritual Sabotage with Hakeem Anwar

Hakeem Anwar joins Alec for a conversation on the growing surveillance ecosystem and the path toward digital sovereignty.

A former health software engineer turned privacy advocate, Hakeem shares how a shocking data breach involving children’s Social Security numbers led him to create Above — a company designing privacy-first phones and laptops free from Big Tech dependencies.

Hakeem is a software engineer, technologist, and founder of Above, a conscious technology company focused on user privacy and empowerment. He also leads the #TakeBackOurTech initiative, offering free guides for switching to open-source and privacy-respecting tools.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/CvY19NE2Op4

For timestamps, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/

Friends,

We regret to inform our community that the Freedom Cells website (FreedomCells.org) is not currently active.

In truth, it has not been functioning correctly for some months. We apologize for that and for any inconvenience.

Our goal is always to help foster local connections in hopes of building a decentralized network of freedom communities. We have succeeded in that, but we know we can do better.

At the same time, at the end of the day, the Freedom Cell Network is not on a website or even on Telegram. It is in the real world. It is in each of you who go out and connect with like minds in your area and start focusing on solutions for building independence and autonomy.

Still, we recognize that the website has been a useful tool and we want to have it available for those who are struggling to find people in their area.

We are putting together a plan to rebuild the website and do it in a way that is more secure, more private, and more decentralized than ever.

Please stay tuned and keep building.

- Derrick Broze

⚡️Choosing Your Own Path: Spiritual Awakening and Free Will

On Word Up with Dani Katz, I shared a bit about my journey from diving into conspiracies to seeking deeper spiritual truths. Over time, I realized it’s not just about uncovering what’s wrong in the world, but about understanding that we all have free will. We’re all evolving together, experiencing life firsthand and choosing our own path. And sometimes it just clicks that you can choose where you want to be and the life you want to cultivate.

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⚡️Inside Big Tech’s Surveillance Machine: My Interview on The Way Forward

I just sat down with Alec from The Way Forward for a powerful conversation on privacy, autonomy, and the deeper effects of living under big tech’s surveillance.

We got into how our data is tracked and traded, what most people don’t realize about the systems behind it, and how we can start building a life beyond constant digital control.

If you care about freedom — both digital and spiritual — this one’s worth watching.

🎧 Watch or listen here.
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💻 Laptop Tracking in Schools

Most of the tracking on school laptops happens through the browser. Every website a student visits, how long they stay there, and even the type of page can be logged and displayed on a dashboard for teachers or IT administrators.

Some schools also use silent remote viewing, allowing teachers to beam into a student’s screen—sometimes without the student even knowing. In many cases, this extends beyond the classroom into the home.

While these measures are framed as protecting students, they create serious risks for privacy and trust.

Parents and educators deserve to know what’s happening on these devices—and that there are safer solutions.

📺 Watch the full Back to School Tech Awareness Webinar to learn more and explore alternatives.

✏️ Take your privacy back this school year. Explore solutions at Above

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#TBOT 16: Digital ID in North America

We’re kicking off a 6-part series on Digital ID around the world — starting with North America.

Watch on Substack

From facial recognition at borders to national ID frameworks quietly forming behind the scenes, this episode dives into how the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are rolling out their own versions of Digital ID — and what it means for your freedom to move, work, and live privately.

This is part of the ongoing Digital ID Report, exposing how over 90% of countries are implementing these systems in lockstep.

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Friends in the U.S, send me a picture of your sky right now and the state that you are in, I'm working on a story.

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🧠 Apple’s Enhanced Visual Search: Scanning Your Photos Without Consent

In my recent webinar Media Master: Open Source Photo and Video Editing, I covered three AI systems built into Big Tech phones. One of the most concerning is Apple’s Enhanced Visual Search — a feature that scans your photos for landmarks and sends that data to Apple’s servers… without your consent.

Even worse, some users found it re-enables itself after being turned off. It’s not just cloud photos — it’s every photo your iPhone takes.

📺 Watch the full Media Master: Open Source Photo and Video Editing webinar to learn how to protect your memories and take back control.

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My dear solutionaries,

I've just finished the Digital ID report I've been working on for the past few months. The report is ~9K words (after cutting it down) looking at the Digital ID programs in every continent.

To say I'm sick of researching this topic would be an understatement. Still, we must pay attention as its the next paradigm in digital surveillance and contol.
(unless you want to move near the Amazon jungle, the deserts of Africa, or Antartica).

I hope to have a download available for the e-book by tomorrow.

One thing the research makes obvious is that banks are captured, and we need for alternative monetary systems. Two areas that I want to focus on are cryptocurrency or barter/credit networks. Does anyone have solutions?

Friends,

We have a couple of important reminders:

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Right now we only have a handful of them. Would be a shame if we didn't have the busy packed schedule we usually have.

Please submit your workshop ASAP! Also, if you did submit it after September 1st, unfortunately it's been lost. Please submit again!

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Dear Abovians,

The right to ‘identification’ has been presented to us as an essential human right; Digital ID programs operational in 90% of countries. After months of researching, we conclude that Digital ID is the cornerstone of the next generation of surveillance.

We are taking a stand by publishing our Digital ID report, raising awareness and presenting solutions to help others avoid Digital ID.

These systems have been planned for decades, they reach the farthest corners of the globe; the goal is to consolidate every human being under Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) which combines identity, payments, and information exchange.

This is a global issue, and there is a lesson to be learned from every region.

North America surprises its residents with surprise biometric ID renewals. Europe and the U.K aspire for universal interoperability. South America, the Middle East, and Africa show us that developing countries receive hundreds of millions in funding for documenting their population. In Asia, we see the bleak future of Life Under Digital ID, where people live under a Digital Caste System. Rights can be taken away with a single misstep or even completely at random.

Digital ID is the first and most important component of DPI. Once enough people enroll in Digital ID, the subsequent components are easily layered ontop.

You give up your rights as soon as you enroll your legal identity with your biometrics.

Our new report will give you knowlege to prepare for the years ahead, and emphasizes that community is the answer. We have a narrow window of a few years to build resilient people-first networks to provide for ourselves and each other.

Download the report here.

Wherever you reside on earth — we are united in this challenge.

— Hakeem Anwar, Founder of Above and #TBOT

Friends,

We have a couple of important reminders:

Workshop applications are due November 1st!

Right now we only have a handful of them. Would be a shame if we didn't have the busy packed schedule we usually have.

Please submit your workshop ASAP! Also, if you did submit it after September 1st, unfortunately it's been lost. Please submit again!

Apply to host a workshop at TPR 2026: https://thegreaterreset.org/workshop-application/

Ticket prices go up on November 1st as well!

Don't miss your chance to get your tickets for only $188 USD before they go up to $222!

Get your tickets here: https://thegreaterreset.org/tickets/

Thanks for your support! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!