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]
UK Covid Inquiry Appears Biased Toward Censorship in Review of Government’s “Counter Disinformation Unit”
The inquiry is more focused on justifying government censorship than exposing it.
Slippery Slope: New Bill Pushes ISPs to Block Pirate Sites
The bill could lead to widespread site blocking, despite claims of safeguarding the open internet.
Facebook Censors Linux Mentions, Labels DistroWatch a “Cybersecurity Threat”
Meta flags Linux discussion as a “cybersecurity threat,” causing confusion among open-source advocates.
FBI Nominee Kash Patel Vows to End Censorship Collusion, Slams Wiretaps, and Pledges Section 230 Work
Patel vows to end the FBI’s role in online censorship but signals openness to Section 230 reforms that could impact encryption.
MembersNational Parks and Free Speech in Public Lands
Removing barriers for filmmakers and photographers and content creators in national parks.
UK Home Office Report Dismisses Online Criticism of “Two-Tier Policing” As Right-Wing Extremist Narrative
Leaked UK government report dismisses “two-tier policing” concerns as extremism.
Intelligence Community Directive 406 Expands US Spy Agencies’ Ties with Big Tech
The Biden-era intelligence directive paves the way for deeper collaboration between US spy agencies and tech giants
Bill Gates Suggests Governments Should Act Against Elon Musk for Political Posts, Calls for Regulation of Social Media
Gates pushes for censorship of Musk and tighter control over social media.
UK Gov Pushes Censorship, Blaming Online Content for Southport Killings
Officials push tech giants to censor content, sidestepping concerns over press freedom and evidence preservation.
Mike Flynn, John Eastman, and James Comer Challenge Bank of America’s “No Political Bias” Claim on Debanking Conservatives
Bank of America denies political discrimination as congressional investigations probe claims of debanking.
UK Censorship Groups Received Taxpayer-Linked Funds, Tied to Labour Figures
Taxpayer-linked funds quietly flowed to UK censorship groups with ties to Labour.
Odysee Drops Stripe for USDC Payments, Citing Censorship Concerns
Odysee drops Stripe after censorship demands, switching to USDC for more financial freedom and lower fees.