Cindy Harper
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Judge Strikes Down Hawaii Deepfake Law as Unconstitutional
By voiding Hawaii’s law, the court signaled that the fear of deepfakes cannot outweigh the freedom to mock those in power.
Congressional Report Warns Britain Is Exporting Censorship Worldwide
Starmer’s government faces an unprecedented rebuke from Washington over digital laws once hailed as a model for safety.
Washington Plans “Censorship Shield Law” to Block UK and EU Online Speech Restrictions
Washington plans to draw a bright legal line, barring foreign governments from fining American platforms over online speech.
Gavin Newsom Says He’s Investigating TikTok Over Alleged Censorship of Anti-Trump and “Epstein” Content
It has been a bad week for TikTok, as technical excuses wear thin against a pattern of silence that, to some users, looks anything but random.
UK House of Lords Votes to Extend Age Verification to VPNs
The vote marks a stunning turn, pulling VPNs and private platforms into an age-check regime once unthinkable in a democracy.
Meta Oversight Board Reviews Legitimacy of Permanent Account Bans and Moderation Power
Meta’s self-appointed court is finally confronting whether its own sense of justice can outlast the users it silences.
Miami Beach Resident Questioned by Police After Facebook Post Criticizing Mayor Steven Meiner
The police visit became a stark example of how government power can be used to silence protected First Amendment speech.
Keir Starmer Considers Under-16 Social Media Ban That Could Require ID Checks for All UK Users
In the name of safety, Britain may be considering the infrastructure for a traceable, ID-bound web.
German Court Rules Satirical Meme Protected by Free Expression
The decision marks a rare legal victory for satire in a climate where political humor increasingly faces judicial scrutiny.
Lucy Connolly Warned Over Joke on X
Former childcarer warned that repost joking about Trump and Starmer could violate release terms, probation letter reveals.
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Election
Cut off from the digital world on the eve of the vote, Ugandans are improvising new ways to stay visible in a nation intent on going dark.
Democrats Demand Apple and Google Ban X From App Stores
Lawmakers’ demands reveal how easily they think an excuse can eclipse the First Amendment in the age of AI.