Global Engagement Center
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.
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.
Senator Eric Schmitt Urges Exclusion of State Department’s Global Engagement Center from Government Funding
The agency faces scrutiny for alleged involvement in suppressing dissenting views online.
Stopgap Spending Bill Extends Funding for Controversial Global Engagement Center Accused of Censorship
The funding extension for the GEC renews outrage over allegations of government-backed censorship disguised as counter-disinformation efforts.
State Department to Shut Down Controversial Censorship Hub but Critics May Call It a Rebrand
The US State Department plans to shut down the Global Engagement Center by December 23, amid allegations of domestic censorship and misuse of funds.
A License to Censor? The Fierce Fight Over the GEC’s Renewal
Is the Global Engagement Center safeguarding democracy, or is it laying the groundwork for government control over what Americans can say and see?
Senators Demand Answers on CISA’s Role in 2024 Election Oversight
Senators demand CISA clarify its role in election content monitoring, warning against a repeat of past First Amendment violations.
Arizona State University Caught in Free Speech Tug-of-War Over Gov-Funded “Disinformation” Battle
ASU’s collaboration with the US government to combat online disinformation raises questions about public institutions’ role in free speech and government surveillance.
State Department’s Smear Tactics: Discrediting Reporters Over Media Blacklist
The State Department’s PR blitz aims to discredit journalists while avoiding scrutiny of its role in funding controversial media blacklists.
Blinken Bets Big on AI to Combat “Misinformation”
Amid congressional probes into online censorship, Blinken champions AI’s role in bolstering foreign policy and mass media monitoring.
House Committee Subpoenas State Department on Proxy Censorship Claims
The investigation probes how government-funded entities may have hindered small businesses’ online presence through indirect censorship.
Alternative Media Giants Sue The Censorship Industrial Complex
The suit alleges a coordinated effort to suppress dissenting voices on platforms like NaturalNews.com and Brighteon.com, claiming substantial economic and reputational harm.