Speech
German Intelligence Chief Advocates for Monitoring Speech and Thought
Thomas Haldenwang defends his efforts to police the “thought and speech patterns” of citizens, says even legal “expressions of opinion” may be targeted.
Scotland Police May Be Forced To Make Budget Cuts To Deal With Authoritarian Speech Complaints
Thousands of speech “crimes” have been reported since the controversial law was introduced last week.
Elon Musk Is Investigated by Brazil’s Top Censor After Refusing To Comply With Censorship Demands
Alexandre de Moraes has opened an official investigation.
Toronto Cop Challenges “Misconduct” Allegation for Supporting Freedom Convoy with a $50 Donation
The aftermath of Justin Trudeau’s illegal targeting of civil liberties protesters.
Elon Musk Challenges Brazil Court’s Censorship, Risks X’s Shutdown in Stand for Free Speech
Elon Musk lifts restrictions on Brazilian accounts, clashing with the nation’s increasingly overreaching Supreme Court.
Disinformation “Expert” Tells People To Only Use “Trusted Sources,” Avoid “Doing Your Own Research”
Pushing for a reliance on legacy media.
UK Police Focus on Minor Speech Incidents Over Traditional Crime
Despite government directives, police continue to log minor disputes as hate incidents while serious crime resolution rates, like burglary, decline alarmingly.
Poland Plots “Hate Speech” Censorship Law – Including Jailing Offenders for As Much as Three Years
Poland’s proposed hate speech law, penalizing offensive remarks against LGBT and others, ignites fierce debates over free speech and religious freedom.
Brazilian Censorship Scandal: Twitter Files Shows How Government and Big Tech Silence Dissent
Revealing Brazil’s secret collaboration with tech giants in a worldwide censorship campaign.
New York Attorney General’s Crusade Against VDARE Sparks Debate Over Free Speech and Ideological Targeting
Letitia James targets a website, igniting a fierce debate over the boundaries of free speech and the power of legal tactics.
EU’s Plan To Mass Surveil Private Chats Has Leaked
A new version of controversial “chat control” regulation has leaked, revealing unchanged mass surveillance plans and threats to digital privacy.
Ministry of Truth: Hawaii Lawmakers Call for Set Standards for Ethical News Sources
Hawaii’s move to mandate a journalist group to vet news sources for “ethics and objectivity” ignites debate on misinformation and freedom of the press.