Culture
Obama: “people just want to not feel as if they are walking on eggshells”
On the recent rise of speech police.
JPMorgan Chase deplatforms National Committee for Religious Freedom
The bank demands a list of donors and preferred candidates.
JPMorgan Chase bank deplatforms Kanye West following social media posts
West has until November 21st to switch banks.
PayPal is still threatening to fine users $2,500 for promoting “intolerance that is discriminatory”
It may also fine users for promoting “hate.”
TikTok blocks searches for “White Lives Matter” phrase
Users noticed the block after Kanye West’s latest public appearances.
UN says gamers leverage “toxic masculinity” to disguise extremism
A newly released report.
DHS is spending millions to combat “misinformation” and “disinformation”
Using taxpayer dollars to fund games, VR projects, and other projects that combat “disinformation.”
French court orders Instagram to reinstate rapper Booba’s banned account
The court ruled the ban illegal.
Speech police: UK writer Caroline Farrow arrested, accused of posting “offensive” message online
Despite government’s proposals to stop it, British citizens are still being arrested over alleged speech offenses.
Instagram puts women protesters burning hijabs behind “sensitive content” warning
Adding friction to protest videos.
Medical groups demand social media platforms stop “disinformation” about trans surgeries on minors
Calling for censorship to end “harassment.”