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MembersUncut and Unfiltered: 2024 Is the Independent Media Election, Leaving Legacy Media in the Dust
With podcast platforms like Rogan’s show and Rumble sidestepping traditional media’s grip, political campaigns are forging new paths to reach—and reshape—their audiences.
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Feds’ Secret Influence Over Big Tech Speech Policing
Lawmakers demand transparency from Big Tech amid claims of “government-guided” censorship on online platforms.
Democrats Target Social Media Over Hurricane “Misinformation”
Lawmakers push for social media scrutiny.
YouTube’s Search Steers Users Away From Full Joe Rogan Donald Trump Interview, Toward Mainstream Media Clips
As YouTube directs searches for Trump’s Rogan interview to mainstream clips, concerns grow over algorithmic influence on political discourse.
Italy’s Piracy Blunder Blocks Google Drive
Italy’s “Piracy Shield” mistakenly blocks Google Drive, impacting thousands of users reliant on the platform for daily work and collaboration.
Microsoft’s “Inclusivity Checker” Sparks Fears of a Looming “Speech Police,” Flagging Terms Like “Mother” and “Father” for More “Gender-Neutral” Alternatives
Microsoft’s “Inclusivity Checker” reshapes language norms, but critics argue it strays into censorship territory.
Slippery Slope to Censorship: Senator Warner’s Push to Police Web Infrastructure For Disinformation
As Senator Warner targets domain registrars, critics warn of creeping censorship under the guise of curbing disinformation.
The Babylon Bee Speaks Out After Scoring a Win Against California’s Political Satire Policing
The reprieve allows The Babylon Bee and other satirists to continue unfettered political humor.
Meta Slammed for Censoring Meme: Satirical Take on Kamala Harris Sparks Oversight Board Reprimand
Meta’s Oversight Board warns that censoring political satire risks stifling legitimate speech, especially ahead of elections.
“Black Ops” – How a US-UK Censorship Group Targeted RFK Jr. To Stifle Dissent
Whistleblower documents expose CCDH’s covert strategies against high-profile figures like RFK Jr. and platforms such as X, shedding light on alleged “black ops” to stifle dissent.
Ireland Unveils EU-Wide Online Safety Code with Strict Censorship, Online Digital ID Verification, and Fines for Big Tech
Ireland’s Online Safety Code sparks debate over freedom, as platforms face hefty fines for “harmful” content—even if not illegal under EU or Irish law.
Pennsylvania Faces Scrutiny Over Secretive Partnership with CISA Amid Free Speech Concerns
Amid concerns raised over possible incursions on free speech, The Federalist’s appeal for a more transparent look into the Pennsylvania Department of State’s partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been met with significant resistance. The State Departm