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UK: Northumbria Police Apologize to Newcastle Fan Linzi Smith Over “Not Acceptable” Hate Crime Probe
Northumbria Police admit mishandling gender-critical hate crime probe, apologize to Newcastle United fan.
Report Your Family For Wrong Think, Says German Government Initiative
Germany’s Interior Ministry and Family Affairs Ministry launch “Advice Compass on Conspiracy Thinking” to monitor and report citizens’ beliefs.
California’s Social Media Law Gutted: Court Strikes Down Key Censorship Provisions
California’s social media “transparency” law is gutted after legal defeat, leaving only minimal reporting requirements.
Scottish Midwifery Student Punished for Pro-Life Views in Private Chat
Midwifery student Sara Spencer was suspended by NHS Fife for expressing pro-life views in a private Facebook group.
Keir Starmer’s Free Speech Paradox
Keir Starmer’s government claims to champion free speech while expanding censorship laws that empower bureaucrats to police online discourse.
Idaho’s Free Speech Crackdown: House Speaker’s Bill Would Make Lying a Felony
A proposed Idaho bill would make knowingly spreading false information a felony, raising serious concerns about free speech and government overreach.
Trump Slams UK’s Push to Weaken Apple Security as a Move Straight Out of China’s Playbook
Trump condemns UK’s push for Apple to weaken encryption, comparing it to Chinese surveillance.
MembersDOJ Caught in a Lie: How The Biden Administration Helped the UK Undermine Encryption
A brewing encryption war tests the limits of government power and digital privacy.
Brazil Fines X $1.4M as Justice Alexandre de Moraes Tightens Grip on Social Media
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes fines X $1.4M for noncompliance in a crackdown on pro-Bolsonaro commentator Allan dos Santos.
Signal President Meredith Whittaker Threatens to Exit Sweden Over Encryption Backdoor Proposal
Signal’s president takes a stand, warning that encryption backdoors in Sweden could compromise global security.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas Tech Giants for Documents on Foreign Censorship of American Speech
The US House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, subpoenas Big Tech over alleged foreign government censorship, citing laws in the EU, Canada, and more.
British Journalist Allison Pearson Sues Essex Police Over Investigation Into Social Media Post
Pearson’s lawsuit challenges what she sees as a politicized use of police resources against lawful speech.