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Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
Banking on Betrayal: UK Government’s New Plan for Mass Bank Spying
Advocates warn of unprecedented bank spying under new welfare fraud legislation, raising concerns about state overreach.
MembersSIM Locking and Corporate Control: How Phone Networks Keeps You Stranded in Crisis
Verizon’s latest network outage leaves millions grappling with SOS mode and reveals just how little control we actually have over our own devices.
Digital ID Schemes Make Strides in Congress Despite Rights Advocate Opposition
Lawmakers grapple with digital ID, balancing constitutional rights against promises of increased security.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Melania Trump Reveals She Was Debanked and Banned From Her Business Email Provider
Melania Trump recounts being cut off from essential services due to her political affiliations, spotlighting the growing trend of “debanking” as a modern form of censorship.
Hillary Clinton Calls for Stricter Online Censorship as Establishment Fears Losing “Total Control”
Clinton echoes Kerry as an advocate for stronger controls over online speech.
Censorship Allegations Resurface as New Demonetization Coalition Takes Shape
Rep. Jim Jordan warns the new group could replicate GARM’s alleged censorship practices, risking anti-competitive behavior.
Curbing Global Censorship: House Republicans Take Aim at US-Funded Speech Crackdowns Abroad
The proposed law targets US involvement in Brazil’s controversial free speech crackdowns.
MembersWho Gets to Document Disaster? Drones, Transparency, and The First Amendment
Drones may hold crucial answers in a crisis, but are government restrictions limiting transparency in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath?
Open-Source vs Profit: WP Engine Takes Automattic to Court in Power Struggle Over WordPress
Legal battle highlights deepening rift over WordPress governance and commercial use of open-source resources.
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.