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Mainstream Media Outlets Ran a Fake News Story That China Was Sending 100,000 Locust-Eating Ducks to Pakistan
The story was picked up by major outlets.
Rapper Zuby Locked Out of Twitter for Responding “OK, Dude” to a Transgender Activist
Twitter somehow determined it was “hateful content.”
FIFA Streamer Kurt Slams EA’s “Witch Hunt” Against Him, Says EA Is Lying About His Ban
Kurt said EA has provided no evidence of the threats or abuse they accused him of.
Popular Plague Simulation Game Plague Inc Banned in China
China says it’s illegal.
Thai Authorities Sue Facebook User for Posting Meme
Some citizens wish the government would focus on more important issues.
Arrest Warrant Issued for 8chan Founder Fredrick Brennan After “Cyber Libel” Campaign Against Jim Watkins
Brennan is accused of a personal vendetta against Watkins and the site.
Chinese Medical Workers Use Academic Studies to Bypass Coronavirus Censorship and Call for Help
The reports are distressing.
Apple Shareholders Reject Motion to Publicly Declare Freedom of Expression as a Human Right
Support for free speech is growing amongst shareholders but not enough to sway the vote.
Report Appears Shocked Gmail Puts Some Presidential Candidate Emails in Promotions or Spam More Than Others
Pete Buttigieg mostly goes to the Primary tab – the rest? Not so much.
PragerU vs Google: Court Rules the First Amendment Doesn’t Apply to YouTube
PragerU argues that YouTube infringed on its free speech rights by placing over 100 of its videos in restricted mode.
Twitter to Allow Tools That Automatically Censor “Toxic” Tweet Replies
Another change that reduces user engagement on Twitter.
Toby Young Announces Free Speech Union as an Antidote to Cancel Culture
The union aims to support those who have been wrongfully ousted for their free expression.
