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FTC Chair Lina Khan Faces Backlash for Alleged Targeting of Musk’s Twitter Takeover
The House Judiciary Committee report suggests FTC actions may reflect punitive bias rather than regulatory oversight.
Unmasking a Social Media Crackdown: NCLA Seeks Full Discovery on Government Censorship Tactics
The legal group argues that additional investigation will uncover a broader, orchestrated suppression of dissenting voices on critical public issues.
NYT Criticizes Legal Efforts Against Big Tech and Biden-Harris Censorship as Abetting Election Fraud Claims
Critics argue that the NYT’s coverage of Big Tech and government collusion skews toward dismissing conservative legal challenges as politically motivated maneuvers.
White House Security Advisor’s “Information Czar” Idea Triggers Free Speech Concerns
The proposal for a US “information czar” raises alarms over government reach into free speech and public discourse.
New York Times Leverages Pro-Censorship Group to Pressure YouTube Against Political Commentators
Pro-censorship hit piece coming.
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.