Media
The First Voice to Fall Under Hong Kong’s New “Security” Law
Wong’s prosecution marks a new frontier for Hong Kong’s national security law, where online reporting can easily be criminal.
MembersHow Britain’s Political Elite Starved Independent Media Across The Atlantic
A moral crusade dressed in civic virtue, engineered to silence dissent under the banner of truth.
Court Forces OpenAI to Hand Over 20 Million ChatGPT Chats
A judge’s demand for chat logs has turned discovery into surveillance, exposing how fragile digital intimacy really is.
Macron’s Proposed Seal of Truth Meets a Wall of Criticism
Macron’s seal of reliability may prove less about journalism and more about obedience.
Substack Introduces ID Checks to Comply with UK Censorship Law
A cozy corner for writers is turning into a TSA line for ideas.
Israel Bill Allowing Government to Shut Down Foreign Media Outlets Passes First Reading
The proposal would make Israel’s emergency media law permanent, granting the government power to shut outlets and block online content without court approval.
Australia’s “eSafety” Commissioner Holds 2,600+ Records Tracking Christian Media Outlet
The regulator’s refusal to hand over data highlights how a surveillance system built to monitor online speech now doubles as a barrier to public accountability.
Canada To Revive Online Censorship Targeting “Harmful” Content, “Hate” Speech, and Deepfakes
The skeleton of Bill C-36 has returned, dressed in new language but haunted by the same instincts.
Court Rejects Former Disinformation Board Chief Nina Jankowicz’s Defamation Suit Against Fox News
The decision cements a high bar for public figures trying to fight back against media characterization.
ACMA Pressures Tech Giants to Maintain State-Backed Fact-Checking in Australia
ACMA’s push to revive fact-checking ties signals growing state pressure on tech platforms.
The Supreme Court Fight That Could Decide Who Gets to Stay Online
Tech giants and civil liberties groups are urging the Court to reject a ruling that weaponizes copyright law against everyday internet users.
Germany’s Federal Court Suggests Ad Blockers May Infringe Copyright, Reopens Legal Case
If modifying a site’s display is ruled illegal, privacy features could face sweeping legal pushback.