Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
UK’s Speech Police: Police Probe Journalist Over Year-Old Social Media Post
Pearson’s case raises critical questions about police oversight of online speech.
UK Care Worker Is Jailed for Live Streaming Riot on TikTok
The UK is jailing people for non-violent offenses.
“We’re Screwed Without It” Elon Musk Defends His Free Speech Twitter Takeover on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Musk outlines “duty” to acquire Twitter, vowing to counter censorship and restore transparency.
House Judiciary Chair Requests Answers on YouTube Suppression of Joe Rogan Trump Interview
YouTube eventually fixed the error.
NYT and Washington Post Push YouTube to Censor Election “Misinformation,” Lament Podcast Censorship Challenges
A last-minute election-related censorship push.
Joe Rogan Responds to YouTube Censorship of Trump Interview
Rogan calls out YouTube’s “mistake” on Trump interview visibility, sparking debate over tech censorship and ideological biases.
Harris-Walz Social Media Machine Is Silencing Critics and Boosting Supporters
Coordinated campaign tactics spark concerns over social media transparency and user trust.
New York Times Leverages Pro-Censorship Group to Pressure YouTube Against Political Commentators
Pro-censorship hit piece coming.
YouTube’s Search Steers Users Away From Full Joe Rogan Donald Trump Interview, Toward Mainstream Media Clips
As YouTube directs searches for Trump’s Rogan interview to mainstream clips, concerns grow over algorithmic influence on political discourse.
Pennsylvania Faces Scrutiny Over Secretive Partnership With CISA Amid Free Speech Concerns
Amid concerns raised over possible incursions on free speech, The Federalist’s appeal for a more transparent look into the Pennsylvania Department of State’s partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been met with significant resistance. The State Departm
Turkey Restricts Access to X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok Following Terror Attack
Turkish authorities tighten their grip on digital platforms following deadly terror attack in Ankara, stifling the flow of information nationwide.
Twitch Sparks Outrage With Account Restrictions in Israel and Palestinian Regions
Twitch’s temporary account restrictions in Israel and Palestine spark debate over safety measures versus digital censorship.