Speech
UK’s Speech Police: Police Probe Journalist Over Year-Old Social Media Post
Pearson’s case raises critical questions about police oversight of online speech.
UK Care Worker Is Jailed for Live Streaming Riot on TikTok
The UK is jailing people for non-violent offenses.
Polymarket CEO Slams FBI Raid and Device Seizures As Politically Driven Power Play
The FBI’s unexpected raid raises questions about potential political motives amid Polymarket’s prediction success.
MembersFrom Border Security to Big Brother: How Immigration Social Media Surveillance Also Monitors Americans
The Biden administration’s expanded surveillance program strays far from promised immigration reform, edging toward a new era of mass monitoring.
MembersWhen Free Speech and Privacy Goes to Court: Texas Age-Verification Digital Law Faces the Justices
The Supreme Court faces a crucial decision: is Texas’ age-verification law a shield for minors—or a creeping threat to free speech and digital privacy for all?
Biden-Harris Backs UN Pro-Censorship and Anti-Privacy Plan, but Senate Approval Remains a Challenge
The global treaty, long criticized as overbroad by privacy advocates, now divides US leaders as new political tides impact its potential ratification.
A License to Censor? The Fierce Fight Over the GEC’s Renewal
Is the Global Engagement Center safeguarding democracy, or is it laying the groundwork for government control over what Americans can say and see?
Texas Social Media Free Speech Law Faces New Scrutiny in First Amendment Fight
Critics argue the law’s requirements may infringe on free speech by limiting platforms’ control over their own content policies.
Big Tech Think Tank Pushes for a Post-Election Crackdown on Online Speech
Brookings’ new report pushes for stricter social media controls in the wake of a contentious election, attributing “disinformation” to Trump’s success.
MembersTrump 2.0 Reloaded: What It Means for Google’s Antitrust Woes
With Trump back in charge, Google faces renewed scrutiny as the GOP revives its toughest antitrust battles against Silicon Valley’s biggest player.
When “Fact-Checking” Fails: FEMA’s Political Fallout Puts Misinformation Police Under the Microscope
FEMA employee’s alleged political bias raises fresh concerns over hasty “misinformation” labeling.
JD Vance Warns US May Withdraw NATO Support if Europe Tries To Censor Social Media Platforms
Vance suggests NATO support could hinge on EU’s stance toward US tech giants in a high-stakes debate over free speech and international alliances.