Tom Parker
Tom Parker is a founder and lead editor for Reclaim The Net and provides news and analysis on how we can promote free speech, stop censorship, and protect our personal data online.
The Dissenter browser with built-in censorship-proof Dissenter comments and ad blocking is a fast, fun way to promote free speech online
Gab, the free speech software company behind the Dissenter browser, say it will “put free speech and users first.”
President Trump launches a national social media censorship survey for citizens to share their stories
The White House is collecting stories of social media censorship as part of a new effort to support free speech online.
Facebook deletes Banting 7 Day Meal Plans and many other popular groups
It’s unclear whether this is a bug or part of Facebook’s efforts to censor discussion around certain topics.
YouTube censors 14-year-old creator Soph after BuzzFeed hit piece
YouTube has removed two of Soph’s videos, issued three strikes against her channel (which could lead to it being terminated), and temporarily blocked her from uploading.
Israeli spyware used to silently surveil WhatsApp users on iPhone and Android
Attackers could plant the spyware via WhatsApp’s phone call feature with the calls often disappearing from call logs.
US Supreme Court rules that Apple has to face App Store antitrust suit
The decision could lead to Apple paying millions of dollars in penalties or being forced to allow third-party app stores on iOS.
Facebook mistakenly takes down libertarian children’s books then refuses to refund the ad campaign
The author claims that Facebook’s actions are fraudulent.
French government announces new plans for policing “hate speech” on big social media platforms
The continued encroachment on online free speech never ends.
Facebook removes Michelle Malkin’s post featuring Laura Loomer and Gavin McInnes for supposedly violating its community standards
Facebook now seems to be actively prohibiting mentioning or posting images of banned individuals.
Conservative actor James Woods quits Twitter until its “coward” CEO Jack Dorsey allows free speech on the platform
Woods is the latest high profile conservative voice to call Twitter out for its censorship.
YouTube has demonetized UK political candidate Carl Benjamin’s popular channel with over 958,000 subscribers
This is the third major move the tech giants have made against Benjamin since he announced his political campaign.
UK government starts paying Facebook to run vaccine “disinformation” ads
The UK government believes misinformation warnings are a worthwhile use of tax payer’s money.