Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
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.
The Dangerous Language and First Amendment Challenges of the Rushed Anti-TikTok Bill
The bill grants the President comprehensive powers over online apps and websites.
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Public Can Sue Officials Who Block Them on Social Media in Some Circumstances
A two-pronged test to determine a First Amendment violation.
House Votes to Force TikTok Owner ByteDance to Divest
The bill’s prospects in the Senate are more uncertain.
Mexico: Congressman Charged With “Violence” for X Posts Receives International Rights Groups Attention
Civil liberties and free speech groups are demanding answers from the Mexican government.
Biden Goes to Court, Demanding Warrantless Surveillance Powers
An attempt to bypass Congress.
Pierre Poilievre Leads Charge Against Justin Trudeau’s Online Censorship Bill
Backlash against the online speech censorship law is forming.
SEC Ends Investigation Into Rumble
The investigation was accused of being politically motivated.
Colorado Bill Empowering Attorney General to Study Online “Misinformation” Sparks Free Speech Concerns
Another state wants to start “studying” online speech. Civil liberties groups have First Amendment questions.