Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Washington’s TikTok Ban Heated Up Following Israel-Hamas War, Former Congressman States
Efforts to ban TikTok stalled until the October 7 attack, when concerns over pro-Palestinian narratives on the platform revived the legislation.
Germany’s Shocking War on Online Speech: Armed Police Raids for Online “Insults,” “Hate Speech,” and “Misinformation”
Germany’s pre-dawn speech raids expose a chilling reality where free expression meets the heavy hand of the state.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Fires Back At CBS’s Suggestion Free Speech Leads To Genocide
Rubio challenges the notion that free speech enabled the Nazi regime, calling it a misrepresentation of history.
UK Refuses to Weaken Online Censorship Laws Despite US Pressure
Britain reaffirms its commitment to stringent online censorship, rejecting any compromises in the face of US trade talks or political pressure.
Grounded for His Beliefs? Flight Attendant Fights Back Against United Airlines
United Airlines faces legal battle over alleged wrongful termination tied to employee’s religious beliefs expressed on social media.
JD Vance Criticizes European Censorship Policies at Munich Security Conference, Warns of Democratic Backsliding
Vance warns of growing censorship in Europe, calling for a renewed commitment to free speech.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Temporary Ban Amid Legal Uncertainty
TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store and Google Play in the US after a temporary ban linked to ByteDance and a federal law.
Fed Under Fire for “Debanking” Rules as Powell Promises a Rewrite
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pledged to revise Fed manual language on “controversial commentary” after scrutiny from Senator Cynthia Lummis.
German Court Orders X to Share Data with Researchers Ahead of National Vote
The ruling forces X to hand over election-related data, setting a precedent for state intervention in online discourse.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Demands Google Restore “Gulf of Mexico” Name, Threatens Legal Action
Sheinbaum’s demand is rare, as leaders seldom challenge name changes that don’t affect their own country. Google Maps in Mexico, still list it as the Gulf of Mexico.
UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner Plans Government-Backed Islamophobia Council, Despite Free Speech Concerns
Plans for a government-backed Islamophobia council raise concerns over free speech and the scope of anti-Muslim discrimination laws.
JD Vance Draws a Line on AI Rules at Paris Summit, Defends Free Speech and US Tech
Vance rejects global AI regulations at Paris summit, warning they threaten US innovation, free speech, and tech leadership.