Cindy Harper
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Politicians who call out Netflix’s “Cuties” are accused of supporting QAnon
The movie sexualizes minors and those who criticize it are accused of “right-wing moral panic.”
Australian man forced to hand over laptop and phone passwords after anti-lockdown Facebook posts
Tony Pecora couldn’t be released until he handed over his devices and passwords.
Anti-lockdown YouTubers Nelk Boys demonetized by YouTube for flouting lockdown rules
YouTube says they broke the Creator Responsibility rules.
Facebook’s attempt to kill the QAnon movement has significantly reduced engagement
Facebook has faced media pressure to do more to crackdown.
Police in Australia monitor social media for lockdown dissent
Those who post anti-lockdown content are at risk.
Facebook to “fact-check” opinions of climate change skeptics, introduce new “climate information center”
“Credible” sources will be used to correct opinions.
Chinese government bans journalists from reporting on Disney’s Mulan as the movie faces backlash
Parts of the movie were filmed in Xinjiang.
Tech company drops service for Christian group just before major event, raising censorship accusations
The SMS service Mobile Cause cut service unexpectedly.
Australian MP Craig Kelly apologizes after comparing COVID lockdowns to Nazi Germany
Media pressure caused him to apologize.
Australian woman arrested for anti-lockdown Facebook post demands apology
“I just wanted to feel like I was doing something to stand up for human rights.”
ACLU associate joins online backlash against Nick Sandmann being offered college place
An increasing intolerance of a diversity of views.
Threats of violence from trans activists are an increasing form of censorship for women’s rights groups
For Women Scotland were told they will “silenced by force.”