Culture
UK Media Regulator Investigates GB News
Positioning itself as supporting free speech and anti-censorship, something that has several times been brought into question – though it is at least more so than other news outlets, GB News is currently wrestling with the UK’s media regulator Ofcom over what many see as the hand of censorship
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown Calls For Media Crackdown in GB News Free Speech Controversy
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has ignited a debate over freedom of speech and potential censorship within the media. Brown specified that and commentators Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox should be barred from broadcasting, according to statements made during his interview with Sophy R
Rumble Launches #SupportFreeSpeech Campaign In Response To Media Pressure
An open call to creators to stand for free speech.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Teenager To 18 Years in Prison For Tweets
The recent severe sentence of an underage Saudi Arabian schoolgirl by the kingdom’s legal system has drawn global attention and raised significant concerns among human rights advocacy groups. The Saudi Specialised Criminal Court sentenced 18-year-old Manal al-Gafiri to 18 years imprisonment for
Media and Architects of Online Censorship Law Heap Pressure on Rumble After it Defends Principle of Neutrality
The knives have come out after Rumble rejected UK Parliamentary pressure to punish Russell Brand.
TV Networks Join The Pushback Against Australia’s Proposed Anti-“Misinformation” Law
In a bid to stand up for freedom of speech, Australian free-to-air broadcast networks have raised criticisms about a proposed legislation aimed at combating so-called “misinformation.” The targets of controversy are the bill’s nebulous definitions of harm, potential violations of freedom of exp
British Army Doctor Punished For Agreeing With The Idea That Men Can’t Be Women Is Cleared
The cold grip of censorship threat has finally lost its hold on military hero and doctor, Colonel Dr. Kelvin Wright, vindicating his freedom to express deeply held beliefs about gender. The esteemed Army veteran, known for his life saving efforts during his tour in Afghanistan, was subjected to
Scotland To Set Up New Police Unit To Tackle “Hate” and “Misgendering,” Ignites Free Speech Concerns
On the brink of implementing Humza Yousaf’s highly contentious legislation early next year, a specialized hate crime unit has been announced by Police Scotland. With the unit scheduled to be operational by November, a comprehensive training of about 16,400 law enforcement officers will follow i
China: MeToo Journalist Is On Trial For “Subversion”
The trial of a Chinese journalist and her labor rights activist ally is again laying bare China’s increasingly oppressive statute on civil society. Huang Xueqin, at one time an influential figure in the Chinese #MeToo movement, and Wang Jianbing, her ally, were apprehended by the authorities in
Some Companies Pull Advertising From Rumble For Its Neutral Stance on Russell Brand
The online free speech war has found a new battlefield with the video platform Rumble at its center, following recent accusations leveled against comedian Russell Brand. Numerous companies, including Burger King, Asos, the Barbican, and meal delivery service HelloFresh have withdrawn their ads
Caroline Dinenage’s Authoritarian Pressure on Rumble Reportedly Wasn’t Cleared By Her Own Committee
Allegations of misconduct.