Cindy Harper
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Adult Platforms Block Missouri, VPN Downloads Surge, Following Online Digital ID Law
Missouri’s quiet rollout of its digital ID law has turned everyday browsing into a maze of checkpoints and privacy risks.
Macron’s Mission to Muzzle the Internet
A president once enamored with disruption now dreams of an internet that obeys his censorship demands.
Australian Court Questions eSafety’s Power in X Free Speech Appeal
The judges’ skepticism hints at a broader unease with invisible forms of online censorship.
EU Parliament Votes for Mandatory Digital ID and Age Verification, Threatening Online Privacy
Behind the promise of safety lies a blueprint for state-verified identity in every click.
UK Ofcom Pushes Rules Targeting “Misogynistic” Content, Prompting (Even More) Free Speech Concerns
By turning more content censorship into state-backed policy, Ofcom’s new rules edge Britain closer to a government-managed internet in the name of safety.
Tokyo Court Ruling Against Cloudflare Sets “Dangerous Precedent” for Internet Infrastructure Liability
A court ruling that could turn the pipes of the internet into its new censors.
US Ambassador Warren Stephens Warns UK Government Against Laws Threatening Free Expression and Liberty
Britain’s shifting boundaries on speech have turned a national tension into an international warning about the cost of control.
Chat Control 2.0: EU Moves Toward Ending Private Communication
Behind the glass walls of Brussels, democracy risks becoming a paperwork illusion signed in silence.
The Money Behind the Muzzle: Germany’s Fivefold Surge in Speech Control
A new report reveals how Germany’s multimillion-euro speech regulation drive has transformed censorship into an institutional routine of public service.
Europe Calls Its Censorship Law “Neutral” but Creators and Diplomats See a Clear Grip on Online Speech
The DSA’s promise of neutrality fades as enforcement power drifts from platforms to policymakers.
EU Digital Omnibus Promises Fewer Cookie Banners but Expands Digital ID and Loosens Privacy Rules
A promise to end cookie fatigue masks a deeper trade, where Europe’s privacy ideals risk being exchanged for the illusion of digital progress.
Roblox to Mandate Facial and ID Verification
The platform’s age checks are part of a bigger push to create online spaces policed by biometrics.