Cindy Harper
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US Under Secretary of State Slams UK and EU Over Online Speech Regulation, Announces Release of Files on Past Censorship Efforts
Sarah Rogers’ comments draw a new line in the sand between America’s First Amendment and Europe’s tightening grip on online speech.
NSW Premier Admits New “Security” Bill Restricts Civil Liberties, Promises More “Hate Speech” Laws Ahead
By design or by speed, the legislation trims civil liberties into administrative details.
Victoria Moves to Force Online Platforms to ID Users and Expand State Powers to Curb “Hate Speech”
Victoria’s push to unmask online users marks a turning point where the rhetoric of safety begins to eclipse the right to speak without fear.
Karnataka Enacts India’s First “Hate Speech” Law
The bill hands the state unprecedented power to decide when words become weapons.
Retired Tennessee Officer Sues Sheriff After Arrest Over Meme in First Amendment Case
A meme shared from his living room turned a retired cop’s Facebook feed into a courtroom fight over free speech and government overreach.
Google and Substack Warn Britain Is Building a Censorship Machine
US companies say the UK’s Online Safety Act forces platforms to police lawful speech under the guise of protecting users.
Ireland’s AI Committee Urges National Laws on Online Speech, Algorithmic Oversight, and Age Verification
A push to regulate algorithms and online speech shows Ireland’s growing willingness to trade digital freedom for centralized control of information.
Indiana Sues Aylo for Not Blocking VPN Users
Rokita’s lawsuit turns a technical impossibility into a moral crusade, treating internet privacy as collateral.
Chris Minns Defends NSW “Hate Speech” Laws Linking Censorship to Terror Prevention
The real question is: “Who gets to define hate when the state writes the rules?”
Faith on Trial in Canada as Parliament Moves to Rewrite the Rules of Speech
The fight over Bill C-9 concerns “hate speech” and the struggle over who defines the boundaries of faith.
Global Lawmakers Smell a Blueprint in Australia’s Online Digital ID Law
Australia’s social media ID laws are inspiring Western lawmakers to follow suit, testing how much surveillance under the guise of child safety they can get away with.
UK Lawmakers Propose Mandatory On-Device Surveillance and VPN Age Verification
The UK flirts with an extreme future where every device is surveilled.