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Russia and Turkey Block Discord
Russia and Turkey’s ban on Discord intensifies their broader clampdown on digital communication platforms.
MembersDemocrats Unleash Their 2024 Election Censorship Playbook
A repeat of 2020.
Elon Musk vs. Brazil’s Moraes Just Got Messier and the Drama Isn’t Done Yet
Consultation with prosecutor general adds new hurdle, further delaying decision on restoring Musk’s X in Brazil.
The Big Tech Think Tank Campaigning to Censor Satire
Brookings’ push to classify AI memes as election disinformation frames satire as a threat to democracy.
Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Melania Trump Reveals She Was Debanked and Banned From Her Business Email Provider
Melania Trump recounts being cut off from essential services due to her political affiliations, spotlighting the growing trend of “debanking” as a modern form of censorship.
Hillary Clinton Calls for Stricter Online Censorship as Establishment Fears Losing “Total Control”
Clinton echoes Kerry as an advocate for stronger controls over online speech.
Censorship Allegations Resurface as New Demonetization Coalition Takes Shape
Rep. Jim Jordan warns the new group could replicate GARM’s alleged censorship practices, risking anti-competitive behavior.
Curbing Global Censorship: House Republicans Take Aim at US-Funded Speech Crackdowns Abroad
The proposed law targets US involvement in Brazil’s controversial free speech crackdowns.
MembersWho Gets to Document Disaster? Drones, Transparency, and The First Amendment
Drones may hold crucial answers in a crisis, but are government restrictions limiting transparency in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath?
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.