Speech
Facebook censors Candace Owens, page “suspended for 7 days”
Yet another high profile conservative has been censored by the tech giants.
Canada announces new digital charter to fight “hate speech” and “disinformation”
The country is rejecting free speech once again in order to police “hate speech.”
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.”
Tulsi Gabbard on free speech online: “Unchecked, First Amendment rights going out the window”
Gabbard is the only Democratic Presidential candidate speaking about free speech.
Facebook makes it clear: “one strike” and you’re banned
Facebook are cracking down.
The news media hate the comments section as it stops them from being in control of the narrative
The media hate being called out on their false reporting, so they just switch the comments off.
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.
Sri Lanka is blocking social media apps…again
Sri Lanka has a habit of shutting down communication in an attempt to quell unrest.
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.
Italy: Facebook deletes 23 major populist pages just weeks before the EU election
Influencing elections?
Facebook’s censorship elves are getting a pay increase
Facebook’s censorship team must be exhausted.