Christina Maas
Christina is a Reclaim contributor who's interested in platforms, their policies, and their ability to push social and cultural conditions. [email protected]
LAPD Foundation Tries to Use Trademark Claim to Shutdown Critical Merch
The LAPD foundation’s threat to Cola over “Fuck the LAPD” highlights how rights claims can be used to crush criticism.
Finnish Supreme Court Considers Twitter Bible Verse Case in Fight for Religious Freedom
The Finnish Supreme Court’s landmark decision on religious expression could redefine freedom of speech amid growing concerns over state censorship.
Orwellian Sydney Police: We Will Be the “Source of Truth”
Sydney residents question the implications of centralized truth and censorship in the wake of a government’s push to police online discourse.
Toronto Cop Challenges “Misconduct” Allegation for Supporting Freedom Convoy With a $50 Donation
The aftermath of Justin Trudeau’s illegal targeting of civil liberties protesters.
UK Police Focus on Minor Speech Incidents Over Traditional Crime
Despite government directives, police continue to log minor disputes as hate incidents while serious crime resolution rates, like burglary, decline alarmingly.
Poland Plots “Hate Speech” Censorship Law – Including Jailing Offenders for as Much as Three Years
Poland’s proposed hate speech law, penalizing offensive remarks against LGBT and others, ignites fierce debates over free speech and religious freedom.
Brazilian Censorship Scandal: Twitter Files Shows How Government and Big Tech Silence Dissent
Revealing Brazil’s secret collaboration with tech giants in a worldwide censorship campaign.
Venezuela Arrests Dissenting Travel Blogger, Held for 32 Hours
All as part of a pre-election online speech crackdown.
Google Accused of Censoring Magazine’s Coverage of Islamic Terrorism
The magazine was reportedly told to avoid the topic or face demonetization.
Israel Passes Law, Giving Itself Power to Temporarily Shut Down Al Jazeera
Israel alleges a security threat. Others have free speech concerns.
UK High Court Opens a Path for Assange to Appeal US Extradition
Assange has been granted an appeal if the US doesn’t make several provisions.
SXSW Is Accused of Using Copyright and Trademark Claims to Suppress Criticism
Copyright and trademark strikes are increasingly being used to force content takedowns.