Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Israel Bill Allowing Government to Shut Down Foreign Media Outlets Passes First Reading
The proposal would make Israel’s emergency media law permanent, granting the government power to shut outlets and block online content without court approval.
Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps in China Following Government Order
The removals highlight the growing influence of government regulation over China’s digital and social platforms.
Europe’s AI Surveillance Race Against the Rules That Protect Privacy
As Europe’s top agencies chafe at democratic restraints, the line between efficiency and accountability grows dangerously thin.
UK: The Push to Police Election Talk Online
A campaign to curb election “disinformation” risks giving the government final say over what truth is allowed online.
Joey Barton and the New Heresy of Being Offensive in the UK
Barton’s conviction turns the internet’s rough banter into a matter for criminal law.
Regulators Probe JPMorgan Over Alleged Political Account Bans
The probe tests whether America’s biggest banks have quietly turned reputation risk into a political filter.
Telegram Pushes Back as Australia’s Online Censorship Battle Heats Up
What Canberra framed as compliance, Telegram saw as a summons to a fight over digital borders.
Google Implements Major US Play Store Changes After Losing Epic Games Antitrust Case
Developers finally get to step outside Google’s walled garden, reshaping the economics of Android one download link at a time.
Senate Grills Meta and Google Over Biden Administration’s Role in COVID-Era Content Censorship
Lawmakers pressed Meta and Google to explain how far White House outreach went in shaping their censorship decisions.
Tennessee Man Jailed Over Facebook Meme Has Charges Dropped After Outcry
A Facebook meme turned into a felony case.
YouTube to Age-Restrict More “Violent” Video Game Content
YouTube’s new policy treats in-game violence almost like the real thing, leaving creators unsure what’s still acceptable.
Tech Giants Pledge Compliance but Warn of Major Challenges as Australia Introduces Online Verification Law
In chasing safety for kids, Australia may be rewriting the rules of digital freedom for everyone else.