Jonah Aragon
Jonah is Privacy Guides' editor and Program Director. With over a decade of technical writing experience, his role includes researching and writing for Privacy Guides. He also runs Triplebit, a non-profit ISP behind many privacy-related tools.
Does everyone have the "Parents Decide Act" wrong?
We break down the backstory of age verification laws, decipher what good could actually come out of H.R. 8250, and issue a warning about the potential dangers that this act could create in our future.
Chat Control 1.0 Defeated, Google-free Pay on Android, DuckDuckGo's Independent Index, and more!
This Week in Privacy #44
A Message Regarding ICE in Minnesota and the USA from Privacy Guides' Program Director Jonah Aragon
Privacy Guides stands alongside everyone protesting in support of the protection of our neighbors and for American rights, which is something that all Americans should support.
Privacy Guides launches merch shop with new designs for in-person advocacy
The Privacy Guides non-profit launched a new web store on Black Friday featuring quality product designs for people who want to advocate for digital rights and Privacy Guides' resources within their local communities.
X (Twitter) Now Shows Your Account's Country/Region
Last weekend, X released a new "About This Account" section, accessible by tapping the signup date on a profile, which reveals the location an account is based, among other information.
U.S. National Parks Will Soon Require Proof of Residency or Charge Higher Rates
Today, the United States Department of the Interior announced changes to how national parks are accessed beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The new pricing for an annual pass will be over 3 times higher for non-residents, while remaining the same for residents.
Tor Project Announces Relay Encryption Scheme Improvements
Today, Tor Project announced that Tor's relay encryption algorithms would be replaced by a new encryption design called "Counter Galois Onion."
MAGIC Grants Releases Monero Light-Wallet App for Android
MAGIC Grants announced today the release of their new, open-source Skylight Wallet app for Android, which will also be "available soon" for iOS and Desktop.