Topic: GoFundMe
GoFundMe has faced criticism for its role in censoring fundraising campaigns and collaborating with authorities to suppress free expression. The platform has shut down campaigns related to controversial causes, such as the Freedom Convoy, citing allegations of violence and intolerance. This raises significant concerns about the implications for individual liberty and the ability to raise funds for causes that may be unpopular or politically sensitive.
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Republicans Probe GoFundMe and Eventbrite Over Government Transaction Surveillance
Feds were already caught surveilling other forms of financial transactions. The House Weaponization committee wants to know if more companies…
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GoFundMe Censors Grayzone Fundraiser
More censorship from the fundraising platform.
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Kennedy Speaks to the Deplatformed, Slams Trudeau
Kennedy says, if elected, he will protect against financial censorship normalized by Trudeau and Putin.
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PayPal is still threatening to fine users $2,500 for promoting “intolerance that is discriminatory”
It may also fine users for promoting “hate.”
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Civil liberties protesters can’t pay legal fees after bank accounts were frozen by Trudeau government
The court has been petitioned for the accounts to be unfrozen.
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GoFundMe admits violence allegation from Mayor was enough to shut down speech
An increasingly common tactic.
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Ottawa mayor Jim Watson implores all crowdfunding platforms to ban Freedom Convoy
Calls for more censorship.
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GoFundMe accused of hypocrisy for Freedom Convoy shutdown
Selectively enforcing rules.
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Canadian trucker Freedom Convoy embraces GiveSendGo after GoFundMe censorship
Alternative platforms are supporting the truckers after they were blocked from mainstream crowdfunding.
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GoFundMe permanently shuts down Freedom Convoy campaign, refuses to pass on millions in raised funds
Donors can contact their bank to get their money back.
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GoFundMe blocks fundraising for Freedom Convoy, is “collaborating with local law enforcement”
At the time of writing, no further donations can be made.
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Ottawa City Councillor requests lawsuit to seize GoFundMe funds raised for Canada’s Freedom Convoy
Another attempt that could suppress public support.