Reclaim The Net – Free Speech, Privacy, Individual Liberty Online

From Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy

Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.

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IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges

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ACLU Warns AI Watermarking Threatens Free Speech, Journalism

From Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy

Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.

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Germany Uses Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack to Justify Push for Biometric Surveillance Expansion

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New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns

Free Speech and Censorship

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Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns

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Global Engagement Center Officially Shuts Down, but Censorship Efforts Likely To Persist Through State Department Offices

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UN Advances Pro-Censorship Agenda by Targeting Gaming Platforms Over Alleged “Radicalization” Risks

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UN General Assembly Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty Amid Criticism Over Censorship and Surveillance Risks

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DARPA’s “Theory of Mind” Program Aims to Predict and Influence Behavior, Raising Privacy Concerns

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NewsGuard Criticizes FCC’s Brendan Carr for Questioning Its Role in Alleged “Censorship Cartel”

What the Rumble-Tether Alliance Signals for Subverting Big Tech’s Dominance

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Defends Controversial Online Age Verification Digital ID Methods

Google Reinstates PragerU App After Backlash Over Censorship Allegations

UK’s Ofcom to Enforce Age Verification Using Facial Recognition Under Online “Safety” Act

Texas AG Ken Paxton Reveals Multiple Instances of Debanking Amid Political and Legal Challenges

Elon Musk’s AfD Endorsement Triggers EU Push for Stricter Censorship Under Digital Services Act

Privacy and Surveillance

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The FBI Plays Double Agent on Encryption

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Mitt Romney’s AI Bill Seeks to Ban Anonymous Cloud Access, Raising Privacy Concerns

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UN Amplifies Campaign Against “Disinformation” and AI Through Global Governance Frameworks

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UK’s Online “Safety” Act Enforced: Ofcom Pushes for Increased Platform Censorship and Encryption Backdoors

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Getting Started with Privacy-Focused Phones: Key Considerations and Steps to Build a Secure, Surveillance-Free Device

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UN General Assembly to Adopt Controversial Cybercrime Treaty, Ignoring Privacy and Free Speech Concerns

TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court

Breaking Away from Big Tech with Murena’s /e/OS Pixel Tablet

Microsoft’s Recall Returns with Privacy Concerns Looming

EU Violates Privacy Laws While Promoting Privacy-Violating Law

Major Data Broker With US Government as a Client Moves into the Digital ID Market

TikTok’s Last Stand Heads to the Supreme Court as App Ban Looms

Big Tech Alternatives

Rumble Secures $775 Million Investment from Tether to Bolster Free Speech and Decentralization

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Truth Social Eyes Crypto-Powered FinTech to Guard Against Debanking

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PeerTube Steps Into Mobile With Android and iOS Apps

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Meet the Router That Gives Power Back to the People

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Brave Launches Shred Tool to Give iOS Users More Control Over Site Data

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Dr Disrespect Joins Rumble in New Milestone For Rumble Gaming

Google’s War on Ad Blockers and Privacy Tools: How To Pivot To Avoid Surveillance

Apostrophy Android Partners with Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging

Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge

Proton Mail Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing, Features, Security, and Privacy

Element X Steps Into the Future of Messaging Privacy with Matrix 2.0 Debut

Session’s Escape Plan: How a Visit From Police Pushed It To Leave the Country

Culture and Creators

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New Jersey Mom Targeted by Military and Homeland Security for Questioning LGBTQ+ Poster at Elementary School

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YouTube Teams with CAA to Let Talent Remove AI Deepfakes, Igniting Censorship Fears For Memes and Commentary

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Trudeau Minister Marco Mendicino Faces Censure Over Lies About Emergencies Act Invocation

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House Strikes a Blow To Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote

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Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking

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Italy’s Piracy Shield Backfires (Again) as Critics and Legitimate Sites Become Collateral Damage

Funko’s Brand Tool Blamed as Itch.io Battles Bogus Report

Meta’s Re-Education Era Begins

Gaming Giant Riot Expands the Rules to Police Player Behavior Everywhere

UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar

Lawyers Slam DOJ’s “Insane” Online Gag Order Against Texas Doctor Who Exposed Controversial Practices on Children

UNESCO’s New Mission: Train Influencers About Combatting Online “Misinformation”

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