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Victoria Moves to Force Online Platforms to ID Users and Expand State Powers to Curb “Hate Speech”
Victoria’s push to unmask online users marks a turning point where the rhetoric of safety begins to eclipse the right to speak without fear.
Reps. Gottheimer and Bacon Call for Controversial “STOP HATE Act” to Regulate Social Media Content With ADL Backing
Free speech meets a hammer as Congress eyes a censorship regime dressed in counterterror garb.
Venezuela Arrests Dissenting Travel Blogger, Held for 32 Hours
All as part of a pre-election online speech crackdown.
Anti-War Russian Teen Faces Jail for Social Media Posts Criticizing Ukraine War
Facing up to 10 years.
Germany Continues to Pick a Fight With Telegram
Censorship demands.
Canada’s Internet Censorship Bill Is Getting Strong Pushback
Individuals and companies discuss the massive threat to free speech.
With Both UK’s Biggest Parties Supporting the “Online Harms” Bill, Britain Faces a Chilling Blow to Free Speech
No real opposition or support of civil liberties.
Gaming Needs More Regulation to Rein in “Hate Speech,” EU Anti-Terror Official Says
The official also says police should have access to chats.
Facebook Puts “Hate Speech” in the Same Category as Terrorism, Will Hand Over User Data to French Authorities
Speech in France doesn’t have the same protections as speech in the US.
After Previously Banning Cryptocurrency Ads, Facebook Is Set to Announce Its Own Cryptocurrency
Facebook’s cryptocurrency is set to launch next week.
French Politician Marine Le Pen Could Face Up to Three Years in Jail for Sharing Images of Terrorist Atrocities as a Means to Condemn Them
Le Pen obviously wasn’t supporting the terrorist activity – she was sharing it to make a point about the extent of the atrocities. However, the matter is now in the hands of the courts.
The Trump Administration Will Now Force Visa Applicants Disclose Their Social Media Usage
The move is aimed at curbing terrorism.
