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]
Mexican Government Ignores Human Rights Inquiry Into Politician’s Conviction for Gender-Related Posts on X
The Inter-American Commission moves forward in a case that could set a precedent for free speech and gender policy in Mexico.
Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance
Cardiff’s new AI-powered facial recognition network is a step toward permanent mass surveillance.
EU’s “Democracy Shield” Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency
Opponents argue the initiative is a tool for political gatekeeping, not just election integrity.
X Wins Legal Battle Against Irish Police Over Gript Media User Data Request
A win for press freedom: Irish police fail in bid to access journalists’ private data through X.
Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes Escalates Pressure on Rumble After Lawsuit Over Secret Censorship Orders
US tech platforms push back against Brazilian Supreme Court orders, setting the stage for a legal and political clash over free speech and jurisdiction.
FEMA Allocated $2.6M for “War on Misinformation” Contract in 2023
FEMA’s $2.6M contract adds another layer to the government’s covert efforts to monitor and suppress online speech.
Keir Starmer’s US Visit Set for Tense Talks as VP JD Vance Criticizes UK Censorship Laws
Starmer’s US visit comes amid rising tensions over free speech and the UK’s Online Safety Act.
Will the EU Force WhatsApp to Censor “Harmful” Speech? Meta’s User Numbers May Trigger Stricter Regulation
WhatsApp may face stricter EU regulation under the DSA as Meta reports 46.8 million active users, surpassing the VLOP threshold.
UK Labour MP Jake Richards Pushes for Digital ID, Dismissing Privacy Concerns: “I Couldn’t Give a Monkey’s”
Labour MPs push digital ID cards, claiming control benefits outweighs privacy fears.
Rumble and Truth Social Take on Pro-Censorship Brazilian Judge in Major Lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges the reach of foreign censorship on US platforms, testing the limits of judicial power beyond national borders.
X Fights Back as German Court Tries to Force User Data Disclosure Ahead of Election
X fights back against a German court’s demand for election data, questioning legal jurisdiction and government overreach.
UK Risks Losing Tech Companies Over Online Censorship Laws
Tech giants weigh the cost of compliance as UK’s Online Safety Act threatens to reshape the digital market.