Speech
Privacy Under Siege: Europol and the UK Crime Agency Target Encryption, Call For Backdoors
Europol and the UK’s NCA target Meta’s encryption efforts, citing child safety, while privacy advocates warn that undermining end-to-end encryption enables mass surveillance.
Judge Challenges Appeals Court Over Computer Monitoring Ban in January 6 Parole
Despite the appeals court ruling it overreach, a federal judge is pushing to re-impose invasive computer surveillance on a January 6 convict.
Brazil’s Chief Censor Faces Growing Criticism From Even Congress and Lula Government
Moraes’ aggressive speech policies in Brazil trigger a backlash, even among allies, raising concerns over freedom of expression.
TikTok Announces Crack Down on “Conspiracy Theories”
TikTok will use AI to curb recommendations of so-called “hate speech,” “misinformation” and claims that “certain events or situations are carried out by covert or powerful groups, such as the government.”
Australian Senator Says Elon Musk Should Be in Jail and The “Key Be Thrown Away” Over Free Speech Clash
Senator Jacqui Lambie calls for Elon Musk’s indefinite imprisonment after his refusal to comply with Australian censorship demands.
Australian Leaders Demand Platforms Curb Online “Misinformation,” Float Online ID and AI-Assisted Content Surveillance Ideas
Australian politicians push for tougher social media regulations, with bipartisan pressure to combat “misinformation” following the Sydney stabbing attacks.
LAPD Foundation Tries To Use Trademark Claim To Shutdown Critical Merch
The LAPD foundation’s threat to Cola over “Fuck the LAPD” highlights how rights claims can be used to crush criticism.
Ex-Manchester City Player’s Police Visits: Joey Barton’s Troubling Encounters Raise Questions About UK Speech Police
Ex-footballer Joey Barton criticizes police visits over Twitter posts, drawing parallels to North Korean intimidation.
Finnish Supreme Court Considers Twitter Bible Verse Case in Fight for Religious Freedom
The Finnish Supreme Court’s landmark decision on religious expression could redefine freedom of speech amid growing concerns over state censorship.
Australia Demands X Delete Content Surrounding Sydney Attack
Elon Musk’s X battles Australia’s online safety watchdog, highlighting the censorship concerns after a church stabbing incident in Sydney.
Orwellian Sydney Police: We Will Be the “Source of Truth”
Sydney residents question the implications of centralized truth and censorship in the wake of a government’s push to police online discourse.
TikTok “Ban” Is Reignited After Getting Wedged Into Ukraine and Israel Funding Bill
The House’s TikTok ban, embedded in a broader foreign aid package, forces the Senate to reconsider its stance.