Speech
Digital Rights Groups Rally Against UN Convention That Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
Rights groups fear the convention could legitimize intrusive surveillance and undermine free speech if adopted without essential safeguards.
Bangladesh Orders Internet Blackout Amid Student Protests
An increasingly common censorship tactic.
Rumble CEO Discusses Ad Center as Free Speech Solution to Pro-Censorship Ad Cartels
CEO Chris Pavlovski calls out the Global Alliance for Responsible Media as an “advertising cartel.”
Free Speech is Under Fire as Germany Silences Compact Magazine
This heavy-handed censorship move sparks intense debate over free speech and the state’s role in suppressing dissenting voices.
Ministry of Truth: Japan’s Communications Ministry Proposes Disinformation Law
Japan’s new anti-disinformation measures reflect a global trend towards stricter speech regulation.
Spanish PM Pushes Media Censorship Law Amidst Corruption Scandal
Critics claim the proposed media regulations are a veiled attempt to silence dissent ahead of his wife’s corruption trial.
YouTube’s New Firearm Censorship Policies Spark Crisis for Creators
Policy shifts jeopardize Hickok45’s extensive library of videos, raising concerns over YouTube’s retroactive enforcement practices.
Journalists Fear Self-Censorship as Cyprus Debates “Misinformation” Penalties
Amendment raises concerns over potential self-censorship and threats to press freedom amid broader European trends.
Major News Outlet Urges Media to Bury Iconic Trump Photo Due to “Free PR” Concerns
Suppressing the image risks undermining the media’s role in presenting a comprehensive, unfiltered view of significant events.
J.D Vance on Tech and the Internet
President Trump’s selection signals a pivotal focus on technology policy and antitrust legislation.
Google Plans New Content-Scanning Censorship Tech
Google’s new patent leverages AI to enhance content censorship, sparking concerns over free speech.
Newly Released Emails Reveal Coordination Between Clemson University Media Forensics Hub and Social Media Giants
Taxpayer funds and federal grants supported efforts to align media narratives and social media content.