Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Legislator Accuses Facebook of Bearing Responsibility for Death of Alaskans
Blames a lack of censorship.
A Vaccine Passport Would Be Required for Domestic Air Travel if Democrat Bill Passes
Another proposal to curb civil liberties.
Court Rules Twitter, Facebook, and Google Share No Responsibility for Pulse Nightclub Shooting
An opposite ruling would have had massive free speech suppression implications.
Nebraska Says It Will Refuse to Comply With Biden Admin’s Proposed Surveillance of Citizens’ Bank Accounts
Pushing back against the extreme surveillance.
French President Macron Criticized for Creating Online “Thought Police” Task Force
To tackle “misinformation.”
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Blasts Facebook for Censoring Her Page
Facebook said the censorship was a “mistake.”
YouTube Backtracks on Censorship of Illinois School Board Meeting Over COVID Comments
Public meetings on YouTube are still struggling.
Democrats Propose Removing Section 230 Protections for Online Firearms Sellers
Section 230 is increasingly politicized.
Michigan Candidate for Governor Garrett Soldano Receives Permanent Ban From YouTube
Soldano has been a big critic of Governor Whitmer’s COVID measures.
Google Faces Backlash After Censoring to Give Putin Election Advantage
Caving to the Kremlin and helping to curb a free and fair election.