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Barron Trump Shut Out by Bank Amid Cancel Culture Accusations
Melania Trump claims her family has faced financial exclusion, fueling debates about civil rights and the growing power of cancel culture in the corporate world.
Arizona State University Caught in Free Speech Tug-of-War Over Gov-Funded “Disinformation” Battle
ASU’s collaboration with the US government to combat online disinformation raises questions about public institutions’ role in free speech and government surveillance.
Brazil Lifts Ban on X After The Platform Agrees to Censor Accounts
X’s return to Brazil signals a significant capitulation as the platform bows to court-ordered censorship and fines.
Russia and Turkey Block Discord
Russia and Turkey’s ban on Discord intensifies their broader clampdown on digital communication platforms.
MembersDemocrats Unleash Their 2024 Election Censorship Playbook
A repeat of 2020.
Elon Musk vs. Brazil’s Moraes Just Got Messier and the Drama Isn’t Done Yet
Consultation with prosecutor general adds new hurdle, further delaying decision on restoring Musk’s X in Brazil.
The Big Tech Think Tank Campaigning to Censor Satire
Brookings’ push to classify AI memes as election disinformation frames satire as a threat to democracy.
Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Melania Trump Reveals She Was Debanked and Banned From Her Business Email Provider
Melania Trump recounts being cut off from essential services due to her political affiliations, spotlighting the growing trend of “debanking” as a modern form of censorship.
Hillary Clinton Calls for Stricter Online Censorship as Establishment Fears Losing “Total Control”
Clinton echoes Kerry as an advocate for stronger controls over online speech.
Censorship Allegations Resurface as New Demonetization Coalition Takes Shape
Rep. Jim Jordan warns the new group could replicate GARM’s alleged censorship practices, risking anti-competitive behavior.