Dan Frieth, Author at Reclaim The Net

Dan Frieth

Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]

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Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Deepfake Law Seen as Threat to Free Speech

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Texas Social Media Free Speech Law Faces New Scrutiny in First Amendment Fight

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When “Fact-Checking” Fails: FEMA’s Political Fallout Puts Misinformation Police Under the Microscope

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Judge Clears Path for Fresh Evidence in Explosive Social Media Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration

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Google’s Interactive Polling Station Map Ignites Claims of Pro-Harris Bias as Voters Head to the Polls

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Memes Under Siege: China’s Crackdown on Online Youth Dissent

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Democrats Push a Resolution To Condemn the Spread of Hurricane “Disinformation”

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A Veteran’s Fight: Army Major Sues Energy Firm for Punishment Over Tweets

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FTC Chair Lina Khan Faces Backlash for Alleged Targeting of Musk’s Twitter Takeover

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Unmasking a Social Media Crackdown: NCLA Seeks Full Discovery on Government Censorship Tactics

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White House Security Advisor’s “Information Czar” Idea Triggers Free Speech Concerns

Eric Schmitt smiling with a blue-tinted overlay, with a document labeled "United States Senate" in the background.

Lawmakers Demand Answers on Feds’ Secret Influence Over Big Tech Speech Policing

Gavin Newsom standing in front of an American flag and campaign posters with messages about restoring Roe and opposing Trump's abortion ban.

The Babylon Bee Speaks Out After Scoring a Win Against California’s Political Satire Policing

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Fired for Free Speech: Alison Morrow’s Battle Against Government Censorship

Gina Carano.

Gina Carano Scores Legal Victory as Judge Blocks Disney’s Appeal in Free Speech Battle

Tim Walz in a suit with a backdrop featuring city buildings and trees.

Tim Walz Ducks Free Speech Debate in Evasive Interview Over Misinformation Crackdown

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DOJ Takes Aim at Breaking Up Google

Gavin Newsom standing at a podium with the seal of the Governor of California, flanked by U.S. and California flags.

Court Blocks Newsom’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Muzzle Parody During Election Season

After 14 Years of Confinement, Journalist Julian Assange Calls on Europe to Defend Freedom of Expression

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House Committee Pushes for FBI Testimony on Suppressed Hunter Biden Laptop Story

Gavin Newsom speaking with a blurred red and black backdrop displaying the word "CHICAGO."

Gavin Newsom Just Signed an AI-Deepfake Ban That Could Impact Free Speech. This Is the First Lawsuit Against It.

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White House Pushes for Collaboration With Big Tech on “Safe” AI

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in formal attire smiling at each other, with the Brazilian flag overlayed on the image; a crowd is in the background.

Biden Admin Probed For Alleged Role in Brazil’s Social Media Crackdown

Vice President Kamala Harris and Google lawyer and Harris adviser Karen Dunn.

Harris Taps Big Tech Lawyer Amidst Antitrust Battle, Sparking Ethics Firestorm