Culture
UK Tightens Grip on Internet Speech with Push for Swift Online Speech Crackdown
The UK communications regulator is pressed to tackle online “safety.”
Gina Carano Scores Legal Victory as Judge Blocks Disney’s Appeal in Free Speech Battle
The judge’s decision marks a significant setback for Disney as Carano’s wrongful termination suit moves closer to discovery, backed by high-profile support.
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.
UK Science Secretary Plans to Close Loopholes in Online Censorship Law, Suggests Blocking “Unsafe” Tech
Kyle vows to tighten the Online Safety Act, but critics warn of a slippery slope toward broader censorship and erosion of free speech.
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.
FBI Whistleblower’s Testimony Sparks YouTube Block: House Judiciary Expands Big Tech Probe
The Judiciary Committee expands its probe into Big Tech censorship, as YouTube faces scrutiny for blocking an FBI whistleblower’s interview.
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.
Barron Trump Shut Out by Bank Amid Cancel Culture Accusations
Melania Trump claims her family has faced financial exclusion, fueling debates about civil rights and the growing power of cancel culture in the corporate world.
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.”
Melania Trump Reveals She Was Debanked and Banned From Her Business Email Provider
Melania Trump recounts being cut off from essential services due to her political affiliations, spotlighting the growing trend of “debanking” as a modern form of censorship.
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.
MembersWalz’s War on Words: A Blatant Distortion of the First Amendment
Walz’s take on “hate speech” gets dismantled.