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]
Internet Blackouts Backfire as Protests Escalate in Bangladesh
Despite repeated shutdowns, the government’s control over the protests crumbled, leading to unprecedented economic losses.
Steven Crowder Promotes Rumble Following YouTube Censorship
Crowder claims YouTube’s election season crackdown targets his channel.
Google’s App “Quality” Crackdown Raises Censorship Concerns
Critics argue that Google’s removal of “low-quality” apps might conceal censorship tactics, raising concerns about the tech giant’s transparency and influence over the global app ecosystem.
Federal Review: Billions in Contracts to Pro-Censorship Advertiser Alliance Members Deemed “Dangerous” and “Sham”
Some members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a World Economic Forum (WEF)-affiliated advertising group accused of helping carry out censorship online, are receiving money from those same US taxpayers whose speech they work to silence. Other than scores of the world’s bigges
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Is Encouraging Residents To Report Neighbors for “Misinformation”
Surveillance culture and speech police.
State AGs Criticize Janet Yellen for “Fearmongering” on De-Banking Bans
AGs accuse the Treasury of politicizing financial regulations to target conservative interests.
House Probes Major Businesses for Censorship Collusion With GARM’s Alleged Ad “Cartel”
Examining whether the advertising initiative crossed the line from brand “safety” to censorship.
UK PM Keir Starmer Uses Riots To Call For Mass Surveillance and Social Media Censorship
Starmer’s proposed measures echo a familiar trend towards authoritarianism, sparking concerns over civil liberties and freedom of expression
AI Censorship Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn of potential free speech limitations and costly legal battles despite exemptions for parody and satire.
Biden-Harris Task Force Urges Online Age Verification Digital ID Tool Development
The Biden administration’s push for age verification tools raises concerns over privacy and identity verification methods.
Lawmakers Marshall and Gaetz Call for Probes into Big Tech’s Alleged Censorship of Trump Assassination Attempt, Seek Google and DHS Testimony
Accusations against Google highlight potential censorship and bias.
Telegram’s New Era Merges Chat and Web: In-App Browser, Mini App Store, and More
Telegram’s latest update introduces a seamless switch between messaging and browsing, integrating Web3 features for nearly a billion users.