Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
TikTok Fights Back Against Ban
TikTok’s legal challenge asserts that the new law not only threatens its existence but may also set a dangerous precedent for free speech online.
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Despite Concerns Over Government Intrusion
Restoring net neutrality rules under Title II reshapes the broadband industry, placing FCC oversight at the center of internet regulation.
Biden Clears Path for Potential TikTok Ban
ByteDance is given one year to comply.
TikTok “Ban” Is Reignited After Getting Wedged Into Ukraine and Israel Funding Bill
The House’s TikTok ban, embedded in a broader foreign aid package, forces the Senate to reconsider its stance.
Judge Halts Texas AG’s Pursuit of Media Matters
A judge has granted Media Matters a reprieve by pausing AG Paxton’s investigation.
US House Passes Bill Renewing Warrantless Surveillance Under FISA Section 702 Amid Privacy Concerns
The Fourth Amendment is being ignored in the name of national security.
State Department Wants To Use Video Games To Tackle Ukraine “Disinformation”
New funding for shaping online narratives.
Jim Jordan Demands Big Tech CEOs and Feds Hand Over Censorship Collusion Documents
The demands follow the DOJ getting back in touch with tech platforms in recent months.
Scotland Police May Be Forced To Make Budget Cuts To Deal With Authoritarian Speech Complaints
Thousands of speech “crimes” have been reported since the controversial law was introduced last week.
Elon Musk Is Investigated by Brazil’s Top Censor After Refusing To Comply With Censorship Demands
Alexandre de Moraes has opened an official investigation.
Elon Musk Challenges Brazil Court’s Censorship, Risks X’s Shutdown in Stand for Free Speech
Elon Musk lifts restrictions on Brazilian accounts, clashing with the nation’s increasingly overreaching Supreme Court.
Washington State To Get Hotline for “Bias Incidents” Which Are Defined As “Hostile Expressions of Animus”
A new threat to freedom of expression.