Speech
Scotland’s Censorship Law Architect Resigns
Humza Yousaf’s legacy is one of the biggest attacks on free speech in the West.
Big Tech Sponsors Event With Canadian Pro-Censorship Justice Minister Advocating Online Censorship
Canada’s justice minister, Arif Virani, proposes speech-restrictive legislation at an event backed by corporate sponsorship from Meta and AWS.
Brazil’s AG and Supreme Court Reportedly Consider Shutting Down Access To X
Brazil’s Attorney General and Supreme Federal Court are exploring drastic measures after getting called out for censorship demands.
Brazil Targets Twitter Files Author Who Revealed Censorship Orders
Brazil’s Attorney General claims his Twitter Files coverage amounts to a “probable crime” against the state, a charge the journalist vehemently denies.
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Despite Concerns Over Government Intrusion
Restoring net neutrality rules under Title II reshapes the broadband industry, placing FCC oversight at the center of internet regulation.
Rumble Defies Global Censorship Trends, Takes Stand Against New Zealand’s Free Speech Crackdown
Rumble rejects New Zealand’s censorship demand after whistleblower reveals alleged Covid vaccine-related deaths.
Ireland’s Hate Speech Bill Faces Backlash Amidst Authoritarian Fears
Ireland’s proposed hate speech legislation sparks fears of an authoritarian police state, with critics voicing concerns about blurred definitions and constitutional rights.
Iranian Rapper Faces Execution After Online Activity Supporting Women’s Rights Protests
Iran’s hardline approach to free speech and dissent culminates in rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence for supporting Mahsa Amini protests.
Australian PM Calls For Crackdown on Memes About Himself
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s support for censoring satirical memes raises concerns about government overreach in regulating online content.
Bishop Backs Musk: Stabbing Victim Stands Against Censorship in Australia
Despite government pressure, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel stands with Elon Musk in resisting Australian government censorship on X.
LaLiga Seeks Charges Against Google and Apple Execs for Not Remotely Removing Apps From People’s Phones
LaLiga’s aggressive anti-piracy push sparks controversy, as it calls for Big Tech to remotely delete apps on users’ devices, raising significant privacy and ownership concerns.
Biden Clears Path for Potential TikTok Ban
ByteDance is given one year to comply.