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Jim Jordan Challenges EU Over Its Censorship Laws
Jordan warns that EU’s Digital Services Act could impose global censorship standards on US tech platforms.
Facebook Censors Linux Mentions, Labels DistroWatch a “Cybersecurity Threat”
Meta flags Linux discussion as a “cybersecurity threat,” causing confusion among open-source advocates.
UK Gov Pushes Censorship, Blaming Online Content for Southport Killings
Officials push tech giants to censor content, sidestepping concerns over press freedom and evidence preservation.
Meta Reaches $25M Settlement with Trump Over Social Media Ban
The $25 million deal signals a strategic shift for Meta as it navigates its relationship with Trump and his political influence.
EU Updates “Hate Speech” Code Under Censorship Law, Big Tech Signs On
Tech giants face increasing scrutiny as the EU demands deeper transparency on hate speech regulation under the Digital Services Act.
MembersBig Brands and the Quiet War on Dissent
Freedom clashes with the cost of “safety.”
WEF 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt, Randi Weingarten, and Jennifer Schenker Advocate for Increased Social Media Censorship to Combat Antisemitism
Calls for tighter social media control spark debates over free expression.
Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchs’ Power in Farewell Speech, Ignoring His Own Role in Expanding Digital Censorship
His own record on censorship casts a shadow.
Europe Denies Its Censorship Law is a Censorship Law
Meta’s clash with the EU highlights growing tensions over digital regulation and the future of free expression online.
Mark Zuckerberg Calls Biden Administration’s Pressure to Censor COVID-19 Content “Illegal”
But made no legal attempts to challenge the censorship demands.
Mark Zuckerberg Falsely Claims “You Can’t Yell ‘Fire’ in a Crowder Theater” To Justify Covid Censorship
It’s a common misconception that you can’t yell fire in a crowded theater.
Newsom Defends Wildfire Response, Tells Biden Online “Misinformation” Needs to be Combatted
On the same day Biden is facing criticism for previous attempts to censor online “misinformation.”