Culture
India’s Supreme Court tells states to crack down on “hate speech,” even if there are no complaints
A new ruling with major free speech implications.
Telegram access is restored in Brazil after judge strikes down censorship order
The judge stated that it’s unfair to ban the entire app as it affects the free speech of all citizens.
Canada passes its duplicitous online censorship bill
The bill affects independent voices while suggesting it doesn’t.
Brazil’s “fake news” censorship law goes to a vote next week
A major threat to free speech.
Metacritic announces stricter censorship after negative user reviews of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
The battle between critics and users continues.
Brazilian court orders Telegram ban
More censorship from Brazilian authorities.
This government agency is trying to silence a financial company from complaining about crime in Chicago
Alleging it has racist implications.
Oracle ends partnership with online advertising blacklist influencer
An investigation is taking place.
YouTube demonetizes political commentator Matt Walsh
Walsh is refusing to meet YouTube’s demands.
Netflix’s Beef actor David Choe uses copyright strikes in an attempt to kill criticism
The DMCA is sometimes abused as a censorship tool.
Texas State University is sued over speech restrictions
Publicly funded universities are bound by The First Amendment.