Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Nancy Pelosi’s January 6 Committee Subpoenas Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit
Demands documents are handed over.
President Biden Tells Social Media Companies to “Deal” With “Misinformation”
More censorship pressure.
UK Culture Secretary Boasts About Shadowy “Anti-Disinformation” Unit; “Daily We Have Contact With the Online Providers”
The unit provides no transparency.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Ignores First Amendment, Wants to Criminalize Falsely Claiming Election Corruption
Inslee said he’s putting the “finishing touches” on the legislation.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw Drafts Anti-Censorship Social Media Bill
Similar bills have been ill-fated and this one will almost certainly fail too.
Twitter Permanently Bans Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Another elected official gone.
Democratic Senators Demand Answers About Facebook “Misinformation”
Censorship questions.
EU Wants More Speech Control Laws to Tackle Online “Misogyny” and More
Drafting new laws.
First Amendment Group Requests Rep. Thomas Massie Stop Blocking Critics on Twitter
Courts in the past have ruled it a violation of the First Amendment as it prevents select citizens from being able to see and respond to posts.
Twitter’s Lobbying of Government Reaches New Heights
Twitter is pushing for more influence.