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Australia’s Senate Orders Release of eSafety Censorship Emails
Australia’s top online safety official was caught red-handed syncing with a censorship cartel across the Pacific.
House Judiciary Report Reveals GARM and Foreign Regulators’ Collusion to Censor American Speech and Silence Trump
Behind closed doors, ad giants and regulators shaped the speech rules of the internet while the mainstream media looked the other way.
Ad Titans Promise to End Censorship Bias to Gain Power
The merger only got the green light once the industry’s worst-kept secret was dragged into daylight and gutted by federal decree.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
FTC Escalates Probe Into Media Matters Over Alleged Collusion in Advertiser Boycott of X Platform
The FTC’s scrutiny threatens to unmask the alleged backroom choreography behind corporate brand safety decisions.
Former GEC Head Defends Disbanded Agency’s Role in Social Media Oversight, Dismisses Censorship Claims
Rubin clings to Cold War scripts as cover for a censorship regime that couldn’t survive sunlight.
Mastercard Agrees to Eschew Pressure to Censor Ads, Ends Third-Party Influence After Scrutiny Over Role in GARM
Mastercard’s quiet exit from GARM signals a shift from ad-industry alliances to corporate self-preservation.
Disney Is Pushed to Commit to Free Speech Amid Concerns Over Past Ties to Censorship-Driven Ad Cartels
Disney faces growing pressure to prove its apolitical stance with clear policies amid concerns over past censorship ties.
NewsGuard Criticizes FCC’s Brendan Carr for Questioning Its Role in Alleged “Censorship Cartel”
NewsGuard claims its ratings promote transparency, but critics question their role in broader censorship frameworks.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan Investigates Omnicom-Interpublic Merger Over Alleged GARM-Linked Anticompetitive Practices
Congressional scrutiny intensifies as antitrust concerns merge with allegations of industry-wide censorship schemes.
FTC Commissioner Urges Investigation Into Pro-Censorship Ad Cartels for Antitrust Violations
Recent accusations of ad cartels colluding to demonetize certain news outlets have spurred investigations.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigates GARM Over Alleged Ad Cartel Demonetization Conspiracy
Ken Paxton’s probe into GARM spotlights the clash between digital ad standards and free speech, challenging the balance of power in online markets.
