Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Pakistan Wants to Prosecute Online “Blasphemy” Committed Abroad
Pakistan is setting its sights on an American website.
Twitter Locked Out Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for 12 Hours
Twitter is increasingly moderating politicians.
Republicans Bleed Followers After Twitter Bans, Democrats Gain
Twitter’s purge is thought to be having an impact on politicians’ accounts.
Poland Confirms New Bill to Protect Internet Users’ Speech
The proposals have been brought forward.
National Association of Realtors to Ban “Hate Speech” Online
Punishment could be as much as a $15,000 and expulsion.
Belgian Psychologist Loses License to Practice After Racy Online Posts
The board says she discredited the profession.
World Governments Condemn Tech-Induced Censorship of President Trump, Plan to Regulate
A “corporate decision” should not limit free speech, officials say.
Hundub Is a New Censorship-Resistant Social Network for Hungarian Citizens
Hungary’s government has long accused Big Tech giants of censorship, promoting the rise of alternatives.
UK Minister: Trump Ban Shows Twitter Taking “Editorial Decisions,” Could Mean Regulation
Matt Hancock is the former culture secretary.
Twitter Bans Sci-Hub
Publishers filed a lawsuit asking service providers to block Sci-Hub, a portal that provides free access to academic papers.
YouTube Wins Against Anti-Censorship Lawsuit Filed by LGBT Creators
YouTube has won against all major anti-censorship complaints made against it.