Didi Rankovic
Didi Rankovic is an experienced online journalist, editor, and translator, with a career spanning over ten years writing for major a English-language website in Serbia, and previously working as translator for international organizations and peacekeepers in the Balkans. Rankovic is passionate about free and open source tech and is a head contributor for Reclaim The Net, focusing on lead stories. [email protected]
Firefox Stands Up for Ad and Tracking Blockers, Keeping Both Old and New Web Rules
Firefox stands firm on privacy by keeping Manifest V2 support—despite Google’s push for V3.
UK: Ofcom Pushes for Expanded Online Censorship Under the Guise of Combating Misogyny
Ofcom expands Online Safety Act enforcement to target online misogyny, raising concerns over vague definitions and increased censorship in the UK.
US Lawmakers Question EU’s Digital Markets Act, Cite Risks to American Companies
Jordan and Fitzgerald accuse the EU of using the Digital Markets Act to weaken US tech firms while benefiting European and Chinese competitors.
UK Government Dodges Real Issues by Promising Even Stricter Censorship Laws
Officials hint at further crackdowns, sidestepping mounting concerns over free speech and international tensions.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas FBI: Unraveling Biden Admin’s Big Tech Collusion
Jordan demands FBI records on Big Tech ties, seeking full transparency on censorship efforts.
EU Contributes €4M to UNESCO’s Expanding Online Content Regulation and Digital ID Goals
The EU and UNESCO deepen their collaboration to regulate online content and shape digital governance policies.
Florida Judge Rules Brazilian Censorship Orders Unenforceable Against Rumble and Trump Media
The judge’s ruling reinforces that foreign censorship demands cannot bypass US legal protections.
Amazon Starts Disclosing That Kindle Ebook Purchases Are Just Licenses, Not Ownership
Amazon now explicitly tells Kindle users they’re only buying a license—not owning the book.
Brazilian Journalists Accuse Biden Administration of Exporting Censorship Amid Rumble and Truth Lawsuit
Lawsuit targets Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged censorship orders with claims of US foreign policy influence.
Maine Secretary of State’s Office Pressured Social Media to Censor Election Posts, FOAA Emails Reveal
Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office pressured Facebook and X to censor election-related posts in 2022, using a DHS-linked nonprofit as an intermediary.
FTC Launches Probe Into Big Tech Censorship Under Chairman Andrew Ferguson
The FTC seeks public input as it investigates whether Big Tech’s censorship practices violate consumer protection and competition laws.
UK Police Accused of Intimidation After Visiting Woman Over Anti-Labour Facebook Posts
Concerns grow over police intimidation tactics as officers confront citizens for lawful online speech.