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Idaho’s Free Speech Crackdown: House Speaker’s Bill Would Make Lying a Felony
A proposed Idaho bill would make knowingly spreading false information a felony, raising serious concerns about free speech and government overreach.
British Journalist Allison Pearson Sues Essex Police Over Investigation Into Social Media Post
Pearson’s lawsuit challenges what she sees as a politicized use of police resources against lawful speech.
UK MPs Push for AI Meme Censorship, Encryption Backdoors, and Social Media Crackdowns
UK lawmakers are looking for ways to push censorship and reduce privacy.
UK: Ofcom Pushes for Expanded Online Censorship Under the Guise of Combating Misogyny
Ofcom expands Online Safety Act enforcement to target online misogyny, raising concerns over vague definitions and increased censorship in the UK.
UK Government Dodges Real Issues by Promising Even Stricter Censorship Laws
Officials hint at further crackdowns, sidestepping mounting concerns over free speech and international tensions.
UK Police Accused of Intimidation After Visiting Woman Over Anti-Labour Facebook Posts
Concerns grow over police intimidation tactics as officers confront citizens for lawful online speech.
Mexican Government Ignores Human Rights Inquiry Into Politician’s Conviction for Gender-Related Posts on X
The Inter-American Commission moves forward in a case that could set a precedent for free speech and gender policy in Mexico.
VP JD Vance Criticizes European Censorship, Calls for Free Speech as Basis for US-Europe Alliances at CPAC
Vance warns European allies that censorship threatens the foundation of Western alliances.
Will the EU Force WhatsApp to Censor “Harmful” Speech? Meta’s User Numbers May Trigger Stricter Regulation
WhatsApp may face stricter EU regulation under the DSA as Meta reports 46.8 million active users, surpassing the VLOP threshold.
Delaware Faces First Amendment Battle as Pro-Life Centers Sue Over Compelled Speech Law
Legal battle over Delaware’s SB 300 echoes past free speech fights.
MembersThe German Law That Turned Silicon Valley Into a Global Speech Police Force
Germany’s NetzDG law turned social media giants into speech enforcers, sparking global censorship laws from Russia to the EU.
X Fights Back as German Court Tries to Force User Data Disclosure Ahead of Election
X fights back against a German court’s demand for election data, questioning legal jurisdiction and government overreach.