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Documents Reveal Government-Backed Censorship Network Involving GEC, USAID, and Private Media Firms
Government-backed censorship tools extended far beyond foreign disinformation, shaping domestic narratives with the help of private media enforcers.
X Sues Indian Government Over Expanded Censorship Powers in High Court
The lawsuit challenges a system that X claims allows unchecked government control over online speech.
Turkey Restricts Social Media Access Amid Arrest of Opposition Leader Ekrem Imamoglu
Erdogan tightens his grip as Istanbul braces for unrest.
Meta to Censor “Misinformation” and “Deepfakes” Ahead of Australia’s 2025 Election While Maintaining Fact-Checking Program
Meta’s selective enforcement of “fact-checking” raises questions about its role in shaping political narratives ahead of Australia’s federal election.
India’s Election Commission Advances Voter Digital ID-Linking Initiative
Aadhaar’s expanding grip on voter verification is reshaping India’s electoral landscape, one biometric scan at a time.
The UK’s Online “Safety” Act Is Here — And Free Speech Is on Notice
A law meant to protect users now arms platforms with broad powers to erase lawful speech.
Kentucky Official Sued for Violating Whistleblower’s First Amendment Rights
A Kentucky official faces a First Amendment lawsuit after blocking a whistleblower from his public social media page.
NSW Premier Chris Minns Calls Free Speech a Government Liability
When politicians admit they fear free speech, it’s not about harmony — it’s about control.
Finland’s Big Bet on Biometrics: Crime-Fighting Tool or Privacy Nightmare?
A plan to expand biometric data use with plenty of ambition but little clarity on privacy protections.
Sydney’s Fake Antisemitic Terror Plot: How a Criminal Scam Led to Sweeping Censorship Laws
A lie fueled the panic, but the laws it birthed are here to stay.
UK: Waitrose Suspends Wine Expert for Sharing Satirical Cartoon
A Waitrose wine expert gets a taste of cancel culture after sharing a cartoon.
US Treasury Slashes Cash Reporting Threshold to $200, Expanding Financial Surveillance in Border Areas
A $200 cash limit means even routine transactions could trigger federal scrutiny in these border counties.