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Truth Social Eyes Crypto-Powered FinTech to Guard Against Debanking
Truth Social plans to develop censorship-proof payment systems, with cryptocurrency playing a key role in safeguarding users and platform independence.
UN IGF in Saudi Arabia Calls for Global Collaboration to Increase Online Censorship and Combat “Misinformation” Using AI
Global leaders push for AI-driven censorship at UN Internet Governance Forum, citing misinformation as a “deadly” threat.
TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court
TikTok petitions the Supreme Court, arguing a federal ban threatens free speech, business innovation, and an open internet in the US.
Biden Administration Launches Task Force on Chinese Censorship, Drawing Criticism for Hypocrisy in Domestic Free Speech Policies
The move draws scrutiny as the US grapples with its own debates over free speech and media control.
Trudeau Minister Marco Mendicino Faces Censure Over Lies About Emergencies Act Invocation
Parliament debates censure for Mendicino as evidence undermines his justification for sweeping emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests.
House Strikes a Blow to Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote
The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.
Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking
Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.
Italy’s Piracy Shield Backfires (Again) as Critics and Legitimate Sites Become Collateral Damage
Italy’s Piracy Shield faces criticism for overblocking non-infringing sites like DDaY, highlighting flaws in anti-piracy enforcement.
Cracking Down on Big Tech: New Bill’s Plan to Expose Government Collusion
Senator Eric Schmitt introduces the Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act to address government collusion with Big Tech and online censorship.
TikTok’s Last Stand Heads to the Supreme Court as App Ban Looms
TikTok faces a legal showdown as a court denies its bid to pause a law mandating divestment or removal by January 19.
Justice Thomas Revives Emergency Injunction in Case to Halt Doctor Investigations Over COVID-19 Criticism
Supreme Court to deliberate on Stockton v. Ferguson, addressing First Amendment rights of doctors criticizing Covid policies and censorship claims.
Canadian Doctor Fights for Free Speech at Supreme Court Over Covid Censorship
A Supreme Court showdown over free speech looms as Dr. Gill challenges medical regulators’ power to silence dissenting voices.