Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Korea Is on the Verge of Passing Legislation to Force Apple and Google to Allow Third-Party App Stores
Other countries want to do the same.
Trump Asks Judge to Force YouTube to Reinstate His Channel
An injunction on the basis that he’s a potential political candidate.
Ohio State Representative Al Cutrona Introduces Anti-Social-Media-Censorship Bill
While it’s not expected to pass, it shows growing discontent with social media platforms policing opinions.
House Democrat Introduces Bill to Force Citizens to Show Vaccine Passport to Board All Flights
Both international and domestic.
Russia Orders Apple and Google to Ban App of Putin’s Biggest Rival, Alexei Navalny
The tech giants have yet to respond to the censorship requests.
FTC Issues Revised Complaint Against Facebook
The new complaint is much more extensive.
Instagram Blocks Critical Comments of Biden Through It’s “Disrespectful” Content Filter
The censorship is taking place as President Biden faces tough criticism for the botched Afghanistan evacuation.
A Canada Heads Into Election Season, Online Free Speech Is on the Ballot
If the Liberal Party fails to get a majority, the censorship bills will collapse.
Tennessee Vaccine Chief Caught Mailing a Dog Muzzle to Herself, Investigation Alleges
In an online world where victimhood is currency and feigning harassment is to the go-to response to criticism, stories like this are increasingly common.
Afghans Race to Delete Their Digital Footprint as Taliban Takes Over
Many are worried their past comments could get them killed under the new regime.
DHS Considers Using January 6 to Justify Mass Social Media Surveillance of Citizens
A further civil rights challenge, outsourced to private companies.
Singapore Issues New “Fake News” Censorship Order Against Facebook
Facebook is yet to respond but has responded to past orders.