"Hate Speech"
EU’s Věra Jourová Labels Elon Musk a “Promoter of Evil” for Permitting “Hate Speech” on X
As Věra Jourová takes aim at Musk, her own track record on free speech faces scrutiny.
Tim Walz Ducks Free Speech Debate in Evasive Interview Over Misinformation Crackdown
Walz’s evasive stance on defining “misinformation” fuels fears of potential government overreach and First Amendment erosion.
American Author Could Face Prison in Germany Over Satirical Swastika
American satirist faces prison in Germany for using Nazi imagery to protest COVID policies, while major media outlets seemingly escape scrutiny for similar depictions.
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.
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.”
Brazil’s X Ban Double Standard: Lula’s Party Still Posts While Silencing Critics
We can post but you can’t.
Brazil Threatens To Block Access to X Within 24 Hours After the Platform Refused To Censor
Brazil’s judiciary tightens the noose on X, risking national isolation in a battle over free speech and government criticism.
Starmer’s Free Speech Flip-Flop: From Once Defending Offensive Speech to Now Jailing People For Tweets
Despite earlier concerns about a “chilling effect” on free speech, Starmer’s government faces criticism for mass arrests over online posts.
Specialist UK Police Teams Target “Hate” on Social Media
UK authorities intensify scrutiny of “hate influencers,” sparking concerns over expanded police surveillance and the definition of “online violence.”
Steven Crowder Promotes Rumble Following YouTube Censorship
Crowder claims YouTube’s election season crackdown targets his channel.
European Council Makes Countering “Disinformation and Hate Speech” Part of Its Strategic Agenda
New agenda. New censorship concerns.
