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]
Will Trump’s Second Chance Bring Justice for Edward Snowden?
With key Trump cabinet picks favoring whistleblower rights, his exile may face a turning point.
Meta’s Re-Education Era Begins
Meta expands a controversial “re-education” program for first-time rule violators, raising questions about vague policies and punitive enforcement tactics.
Bill Gates Pushes for Age Verification Digital ID
Bill Gates advocates for controversial policies, including online age verification, citing Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, in his holiday blog.
Bipartisan Push to Shield Free Speech Targets Abusive Lawsuits
The bipartisan Free Speech Protection Act aims to curb SLAPP lawsuits, shielding free speech and political action from frivolous, intimidating litigation.
Gaming Giant Riot Expands the Rules to Police Player Behavior Everywhere
Riot Games expands its ToS, enabling bans for vague “off-platform conduct,” raising concerns over censorship in Valorant and League of Legends communities.
EU Pushes for TikTok Clampdown After Romanian Election Upset
The EU faces criticism for questioning Romania’s election results, targeting TikTok over alleged “disinformation” promoting independent candidate Calin Georgescu.
Meet the Router That Gives Power Back to the People
OpenWRT One: the first open-source router built for software freedom, repair rights, FCC compliance, and ultimate user control over firmware.
India’s Digital Identity Titan Faces Cybersecurity Scare, Highlighting Concerns With Digital ID
Signzy, a leading KYC fintech serving 600+ global financial institutions, faces scrutiny after a data breach linked to infostealer malware.
Website Mocking Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli Blocked
Coverage on the block of Eli Vieira’s site criticizing STF’s Dias Toffoli highlights ongoing free speech issues in Brazil.
Meta’s Nick Clegg Admits Excessive Censorship and High Error Rates in Content Moderation
The tech giant acknowledges high censorship error rates.
UK’s “Safety” Watchdog Forms New “Misinformation” Taskforce
Some argue the committee’s real target may be public skepticism of traditional media.
Lawyers Slam DOJ’s “Insane” Online Gag Order Against Texas Doctor Who Exposed Controversial Practices on Children
Defenders argue the move targets dissent and shields the DOJ from scrutiny amid allegations of misconduct.