Covid
Andrew Yang calls for proof-of-vaccination bar codes on smartphones
“Tough to have mass gatherings like concerts or ballgames without either mass adoption of the vaccine or a means of signaling,” Yang added.
YouTube deletes video with Dr Sucharit Bhakdi, former Chair of Medical Microbiology at University of Mainz
The TRIGGERnometry episode has been censored.
YouTube apologizes for removing a popular interview with lockdown critic Peter Hitchens
YouTube restored the video after facing pushback but its view count still appears to be frozen.
Twitter to ban “harmful misleading” information about coronavirus vaccines
Another Big Tech restriction on coronavirus conversations.
Professor calls for support of free expression after getting told to stop teaching over anti-mask comments
Professor Miller has launched a petition and filed a lawsuit.
Facebook now sending notifications that encourage users to leave groups that post coronavirus “misinformation”
The notifications will be sent to all users that have liked, commented on, or shared a post that Facebook removed under its coronavirus misinformation rules.
UK police admit mistake in shutting down online church broadcast
Police said it somehow broke lockdown rules but it didn’t.
Facebook threatens comedian JP Sears with page deletion
Sears has been making fun of media and Big Tech in recent times.
Germany places anti-lockdown supporters under digital surveillance
Dissenters will be closely monitored.
UK Labour Party calls on PM Boris Johnson to censor vaccine-skeptic conversations online
The party wants a new bill that forces Big Tech to delete conversations that criticize the vaccine.
Canada announces digital immunity passports
Just months ago, such an idea was classed as a conspiracy theory.
Another airline floats idea of mandatory digital vaccine pass to allow flight
Rights groups are concerned about privacy and civil liberties.