Speech
Brazil Targets Twitter Files Author Who Revealed Censorship Orders
Brazil’s Attorney General claims his Twitter Files coverage amounts to a “probable crime” against the state, a charge the journalist vehemently denies.
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Despite Concerns Over Government Intrusion
Restoring net neutrality rules under Title II reshapes the broadband industry, placing FCC oversight at the center of internet regulation.
Rumble Defies Global Censorship Trends, Takes Stand Against New Zealand’s Free Speech Crackdown
Rumble rejects New Zealand’s censorship demand after whistleblower reveals alleged Covid vaccine-related deaths.
Ireland’s Hate Speech Bill Faces Backlash Amidst Authoritarian Fears
Ireland’s proposed hate speech legislation sparks fears of an authoritarian police state, with critics voicing concerns about blurred definitions and constitutional rights.
Iranian Rapper Faces Execution After Online Activity Supporting Women’s Rights Protests
Iran’s hardline approach to free speech and dissent culminates in rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence for supporting Mahsa Amini protests.
Australian PM Calls For Crackdown on Memes About Himself
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s support for censoring satirical memes raises concerns about government overreach in regulating online content.
Bishop Backs Musk: Stabbing Victim Stands Against Censorship in Australia
Despite government pressure, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel stands with Elon Musk in resisting Australian government censorship on X.
LaLiga Seeks Charges Against Google and Apple Execs for Not Remotely Removing Apps From People’s Phones
LaLiga’s aggressive anti-piracy push sparks controversy, as it calls for Big Tech to remotely delete apps on users’ devices, raising significant privacy and ownership concerns.
Biden Clears Path for Potential TikTok Ban
ByteDance is given one year to comply.
Privacy Under Siege: Europol and the UK Crime Agency Target Encryption, Call For Backdoors
Europol and the UK’s NCA target Meta’s encryption efforts, citing child safety, while privacy advocates warn that undermining end-to-end encryption enables mass surveillance.
Judge Challenges Appeals Court Over Computer Monitoring Ban in January 6 Parole
Despite the appeals court ruling it overreach, a federal judge is pushing to re-impose invasive computer surveillance on a January 6 convict.
Brazil’s Chief Censor Faces Growing Criticism From Even Congress and Lula Government
Moraes’ aggressive speech policies in Brazil trigger a backlash, even among allies, raising concerns over freedom of expression.