Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
UK Citizen Sentenced to 10 Years in Saudi Arabia Over Deleted Tweet
A deleted tweet and a distant acquaintance become the basis for a decade-long prison term in Saudi Arabia’s opaque legal system.
Redefining Obscenity: Lawmakers Take Aim at More Online Content
The bill would let federal prosecutors target consensual adult content once shielded by artistic or literary value.
Commentator and Streamer Hasan Piker Questioned by CBP, Prompting Scrutiny of Political Interrogation Practices at US Borders
When does a border stop check become a probe into protected beliefs?
India and Pakistan Escalate Online Censorship Amid Rising Tensions, Targeting Journalists and Media
Online censorship becomes the second front as governments weaponize digital platforms to shape the narrative.
Germany Halts Surveillance of AfD Amid US Pressure and Legal Challenge Over Extremist Label
Berlin hits pause on AfD surveillance as pressure from Washington turns a domestic dispute into a transatlantic standoff.
X Blocks Istanbul Mayor’s Account, Silencing Jailed Turkey Opposition Leader Ahead of Elections
A digital muzzle replaces prison bars as Turkey cuts off Imamoglu’s last unfiltered line to the public.
UK Lawmakers Push for Expanded Online Censorship Despite Uncertainty Over Online Censorship Law’s Scope
MPs push for censorship powers they don’t fully understand, treating ambiguity in the law as a green light for control.
Mass Pinterest Account Suspensions Spark Outcry Amid Speculation of AI-Driven Content Takedowns
Users are left guessing whether Pinterest’s moderation is glitching or quietly redefining its boundaries.
Google Says It Still Uses Blocked Website Content to Train Search AI, Even if Publishers Say No
Google sidesteps AI opt-outs by classifying web data as fair game once it’s funneled into search.
Facebook Shuts Down Charles Town Council Candidate Courtney Knill’s Account Weeks Before Election
Weeks before ballots are cast, a campaign vanishes from the feed with no trace and no recourse.
“Male Supremacism Studies Conference” Advocates Aggressive Deplatforming to Suppress Dissent, Criticized for Promoting Censorship Over Dialogue
Silencing as strategy took center stage at a conference where free speech was framed not as a right but a threat.
EU Leaders Advocate Stronger Censorship Regulation to Counter “Disinformation” Threats
Europe’s push against disinformation doubles as a battle to define who gets to frame reality online.