Speech
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.
Judge Clears Path for Fresh Evidence in Explosive Social Media Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
Court allows further discovery in Missouri v. Biden, possibly unveiling deeper government ties to social media censorship.
US Lawmakers Investigate Biden White House-Affiliated UK Censorship Group’s Plot to “Kill” Elon Musk’s X
Amid allegations of collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech, CCDH faces scrutiny over alleged plans to undermine Elon Musk’s platform and influence US online discourse.
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
UN Wants Digital IDs to Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Urges Social Media to Label “Manipulated” Content and Combat “Misinformation”
Clarke calls for heightened social media regulation to “protect democracy.”