Speech
State Department is Sued for Withholding Records on Censorship Efforts
Government watchdog FGI sues the State Department for withholding FOIA documents on alleged censorship, free speech suppression, and media blacklisting.
Ireland Enacts Hate Offenses Act, Dismissing Concerns Over Free Speech and Censorship
The law risks sliding toward state-imposed censorship under the guise of protection.
Elon Musk Faces Criticism Over Policies on X Amid Demonetization and Deverification Controversy
Musk defends demonetization policies as a stand for “free speech,” not “paid speech.”
Mike Pence Group Pushes Supreme Court to Ban TikTok
AAF defends national security as TikTok calls foul on First Amendment grounds.
Shocking Report Reveals US Officials Suppressed Lab Leak Evidence Leading to Social Media Censorship
Government suppression and Big Tech collusion reshaped the COVID-19 origin debate, sidelining key intelligence in favor of an official narrative.
ACLU Warns AI Watermarking Threatens Free Speech, Journalism
Even the ACLU comes out against the “meme stamp.”
New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns
State-mandated reporting on “hate speech” raises fears of unchecked power over online discourse.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.
MembersFrom Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy
Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.
Global Engagement Center Officially Shuts Down, but Censorship Efforts Likely To Persist Through State Department Offices
Despite its shutdown, the GEC’s legacy of surveillance and censorship casts a long shadow.
UN Advances Pro-Censorship Agenda by Targeting Gaming Platforms Over Alleged “Radicalization” Risks
“Gaming intelligence” raises concerns over the UN’s shift from peacekeeping to online surveillance.
UN General Assembly Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty Amid Criticism Over Censorship and Surveillance Risks
Global cybercrime treaty faces scrutiny over human rights safeguards and potential misuse of cross-border powers.