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Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Rick Santorum Claps Back at Hillary Clinton Over K-12 Digital Literacy' Plans: Speech-Stifling Gov't Control of Information'

Rick Santorum criticized Hillary Clinton's digital literacy advocacy as an attempt at government control over educational content.
#lgbtq
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
NYC LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Showed My Photo In A DOGE Hearing And Called Me A Monster. I'm Fighting Back.

Drag queen activism sparks tension with politicians, highlighting ongoing battles over LGBTQ+ representation and censorship.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Scientists worry about free speech rights under the Trump administration

The termination of LGBTQ+-focused research funding reflects broader concerns about marginalization and censorship in scientific inquiries under the current administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

This Alabama City Faces a Culture War, With Its Public Library at the Center

Fairhope's public library has become a contentious site of debate surrounding access to books with sexual and LGBTQ themes.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
NYC LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Showed My Photo In A DOGE Hearing And Called Me A Monster. I'm Fighting Back.

Drag queen activism sparks tension with politicians, highlighting ongoing battles over LGBTQ+ representation and censorship.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Scientists worry about free speech rights under the Trump administration

The termination of LGBTQ+-focused research funding reflects broader concerns about marginalization and censorship in scientific inquiries under the current administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

This Alabama City Faces a Culture War, With Its Public Library at the Center

Fairhope's public library has become a contentious site of debate surrounding access to books with sexual and LGBTQ themes.
more#lgbtq
#journalism
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

The Irish Independent's view: The need to defend independent journalism has never been more critical

The role of journalists is vital in exposing conflict and protecting human rights amidst rising global violence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US news

Opinion | Trump Is Silencing Radio Free Asia. Now China Doesn't Have To.

Radio Free Asia provides vital uncensored news in China despite severe government censorship and surveillance.
fromPoynter
4 days ago
Media industry

People who fear the Trump administration are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories. - Poynter

Fear drives requests from workers and students to remove their names from articles due to risks under the Trump administration.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

The Irish Independent's view: The need to defend independent journalism has never been more critical

The role of journalists is vital in exposing conflict and protecting human rights amidst rising global violence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US news

Opinion | Trump Is Silencing Radio Free Asia. Now China Doesn't Have To.

Radio Free Asia provides vital uncensored news in China despite severe government censorship and surveillance.
fromPoynter
4 days ago
Media industry

People who fear the Trump administration are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories. - Poynter

Fear drives requests from workers and students to remove their names from articles due to risks under the Trump administration.
more#journalism
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why are some trying to silence our film on Columbia's Gaza protests? | Hamza and Badie Ali

The Encampments film faces controversy and censorship for highlighting Palestinian student activism against Israeli policies.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 days ago
Berlin music

Gallery Weekend Berlin's director on the city's changing cultural landscape: from

Antonia Ruder's leadership at Gallery Weekend Berlin introduces new elements enhancing audience engagement and understanding of contemporary art.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Why Mumbai is clamping down on free speech DW 05/02/2025

Aditi Mittal navigates India's censorship landscape, consulting legal and familial advice to protect her comedic expression.
#disinformation
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
US news

US: Trump officials shut down hub to counter disinformation DW 04/17/2025

The US is closing a counter-disinformation office amid claims of censorship against conservative speech.
Marco Rubio argues the office misused taxpayer money and undermined free speech.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago
Media industry

Everything Is the 'Twitter Files' Now

Darren Beattie is leveraging State Department resources for a perceived political witch hunt against critics and disinformation researchers.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
US news

US: Trump officials shut down hub to counter disinformation DW 04/17/2025

The US is closing a counter-disinformation office amid claims of censorship against conservative speech.
Marco Rubio argues the office misused taxpayer money and undermined free speech.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago
Media industry

Everything Is the 'Twitter Files' Now

Darren Beattie is leveraging State Department resources for a perceived political witch hunt against critics and disinformation researchers.
more#disinformation
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US used to be the gold standard for press freedom. Not any more | Kai Falkenberg

Press freedom in the US is facing severe threats from government actions, notably under the Trump administration's hostile approach towards media.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Kashmir attacks: India, Pakistan vie to control narrative DW 05/02/2025

The Pahalgam attacks have intensified censorship and narrative control in both India and Pakistan following the tragic event.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US used to be the gold standard for press freedom. Not any more | Kai Falkenberg

Press freedom in the US is facing severe threats from government actions, notably under the Trump administration's hostile approach towards media.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Kashmir attacks: India, Pakistan vie to control narrative DW 05/02/2025

The Pahalgam attacks have intensified censorship and narrative control in both India and Pakistan following the tragic event.
more#press-freedom
#protests
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Harvard's free speech lie, Dems champion Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other commentary

The current political landscape is marked by tensions over speech censorship and economic uncertainty linked to tariff policies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
UK news

Kenya's pact of silence with its military is breaking

The Kenyan government's censorship of a BBC documentary highlights a critical pact protecting military actions from scrutiny.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Harvard's free speech lie, Dems champion Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other commentary

The current political landscape is marked by tensions over speech censorship and economic uncertainty linked to tariff policies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
UK news

Kenya's pact of silence with its military is breaking

The Kenyan government's censorship of a BBC documentary highlights a critical pact protecting military actions from scrutiny.
more#protests
#environmental-issues
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Project Censored's Andy Lee Roth on Under-Reported Environmental Stories

The most troubling media issue is the systematic neglect of critical information rather than misinformation itself.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC's censorship reflects economic interests influencing its editorial decisions, particularly regarding environmental issues like heat pumps.
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Project Censored's Andy Lee Roth on Under-Reported Environmental Stories

The most troubling media issue is the systematic neglect of critical information rather than misinformation itself.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC's censorship reflects economic interests influencing its editorial decisions, particularly regarding environmental issues like heat pumps.
more#environmental-issues
#literature
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Author Barbara Pym may have worked for MI5, research suggests

Barbara Pym may have been involved in MI5 work, using her writing skills to identify coded messages during her time as a wartime censor.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

The American Bookbinders Museum Unveils "The Banned Books Jail" (SF)

The Banned Book Jail art installation highlights the issue of book banning and censorship.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Author Barbara Pym may have worked for MI5, research suggests

Barbara Pym may have been involved in MI5 work, using her writing skills to identify coded messages during her time as a wartime censor.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

The American Bookbinders Museum Unveils "The Banned Books Jail" (SF)

The Banned Book Jail art installation highlights the issue of book banning and censorship.
more#literature
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Germany news

A Novelist Finds Unsettling Echoes in a Nazi-Era Filmmaker's Compromises

Kehlmann's novel explores the moral complexities of artistic freedom during oppressive regimes, inspired by contemporary self-censorship.
#higher-education
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
OMG science

The End of the Enlightenment?

The preservation of academic freedom is vital for the continued intellectual progress of America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

Political climate in higher education mirrors past authoritarian regimes.
Concerns about job security and academic freedom grow under Trump's leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

I used to laugh at my Chilean father's paranoia about life in the US not any more

Political climate in higher education mirrors past authoritarian regimes.
Concerns about job security and academic freedom grow under Trump's leadership.
more#higher-education
#freedom-of-speech
fromApaonline
6 days ago
philosophy

How Much Freedom of Speech is Too Much? (From a Philosophy of Language Point of View)

The U.S. approach to freedom of speech raises ethical concerns, particularly with the Trump administration's influence on right-wing rhetoric and censorship.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
London music

More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

The band faces backlash for their pro-Palestine stance, with performances canceled and calls for their work visas to be revoked.
fromApaonline
6 days ago
philosophy

How Much Freedom of Speech is Too Much? (From a Philosophy of Language Point of View)

The U.S. approach to freedom of speech raises ethical concerns, particularly with the Trump administration's influence on right-wing rhetoric and censorship.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
London music

More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

The band faces backlash for their pro-Palestine stance, with performances canceled and calls for their work visas to be revoked.
more#freedom-of-speech
#free-speech
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how

Concerns about the erosion of free speech are prevalent among various groups in America, especially since President Trump's return.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

State Department shutters controversial Global Engagement Center after COVID censorship controversy

The Global Engagement Center was closed to protect Americans' free speech rights.
Online Community Development
fromhackernoon.com
6 days ago

Analyzing the Impact of Cloudflare's Disruption on Kiwi Farms Forum Activity and Web Traffic

Deplatforming attempts can lead to increased curiosity and site traffic, as seen with KIWI FARMS after Cloudflare cut its DDoS service.
US politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

President Trump said he 'brought back free speech.' His first 100 days tell a different story. - Poynter

Trump's administration contradicted its pro-free speech stance by targeting individuals and organizations expressing dissent.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

'The Studio' Star Seth Rogen Roasted Silicon Valley Titans at Recent Ceremony, and Jokes Were Cut From Video of It

Seth Rogen's criticisms at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony are indicative of a worrying trend of censorship amidst corporate interests.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Americans Don't Do This

Columbia students champion free speech, but their support may not extend to all viewpoints, particularly those they find offensive.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how

Concerns about the erosion of free speech are prevalent among various groups in America, especially since President Trump's return.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

State Department shutters controversial Global Engagement Center after COVID censorship controversy

The Global Engagement Center was closed to protect Americans' free speech rights.
Online Community Development
fromhackernoon.com
6 days ago

Analyzing the Impact of Cloudflare's Disruption on Kiwi Farms Forum Activity and Web Traffic

Deplatforming attempts can lead to increased curiosity and site traffic, as seen with KIWI FARMS after Cloudflare cut its DDoS service.
US politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

President Trump said he 'brought back free speech.' His first 100 days tell a different story. - Poynter

Trump's administration contradicted its pro-free speech stance by targeting individuals and organizations expressing dissent.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

'The Studio' Star Seth Rogen Roasted Silicon Valley Titans at Recent Ceremony, and Jokes Were Cut From Video of It

Seth Rogen's criticisms at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony are indicative of a worrying trend of censorship amidst corporate interests.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Americans Don't Do This

Columbia students champion free speech, but their support may not extend to all viewpoints, particularly those they find offensive.
more#free-speech
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
5 days ago

EFF Leads Prominent Security Experts in Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone

The Trump Administration's investigation of Christopher Krebs is viewed as politically motivated, threatening cybersecurity professionals' ability to report truthfully.
#take-it-down-act
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Takes Another Step Toward Enabling Broad Internet Censorship

The TAKE IT DOWN Act risks free expression and privacy while addressing non-consensual intimate imagery.
The bill's notice-and-takedown system may lead to wrongful censorship of legitimate content.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act Despite Major Flaws

The TAKE IT DOWN Act poses significant risks to online speech and privacy, enabling potential abuse and manipulation of content moderation.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago
Privacy technologies

Trump's hasty Take It Down Act has "gaping flaws" that threaten encryption

The Take It Down Act aims to remove non-consensual intimate imagery swiftly, but faces critiques of potential censorship risks.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Congress Takes Another Step Toward Enabling Broad Internet Censorship

The TAKE IT DOWN Act risks free expression and privacy while addressing non-consensual intimate imagery.
The bill's notice-and-takedown system may lead to wrongful censorship of legitimate content.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Trump's hasty Take It Down Act has "gaping flaws" that threaten encryption

The Take It Down Act aims to remove non-consensual intimate imagery swiftly, but faces critiques of potential censorship risks.
more#take-it-down-act
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
World politics

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Wynn-Williams critiques Facebook's recklessness in political engagement and user safety.
Chang explores the fleeting opportunities for social change in post-war Korea.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
Media industry

The Rehearsal's Latest Episode Makes a Very Dark Joke. But It Doesn't End There.

Nathan Fielder's Summit Ice merges humor with Holocaust education, yet faces controversy as Paramount+ removes the episode due to sensitivities around anti-Semitism.
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

Berlin Senator calls Tesla "Nazi" cars, pisses off Brandenburg because Giga Berlin is a giant employer

Berlin's Labor Senator Cansel Kiziltepe criticized Tesla calling it a 'Nazi car', sparking backlash that led her to delete her post.
fromVulture
6 days ago
Media industry

Paramount+ Denies Nothing About Nathan Fielder's Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder explores the link between communication failures in aviation and personal experiences of censorship regarding antisemitism in art.
Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
8 months ago

How X Fueled the Kiwi Farms Fire-And What We Learned from It | HackerNoon

Community-driven deplatforming campaigns can significantly impact online forums and raise important questions about censorship and free speech.
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

'What did I say in class today?': Teachers feel watched under Trump's anti-DEI push

A teacher's inclusive poster was removed due to perceived political content, raising concerns about censorship in schools.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
LGBT

Carolyn Kangaroo Has a Message for the Supreme Court - San Francisco Bay Times

The Supreme Court case could impact parental rights regarding LGBTIQ-inclusive school materials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Texas school district bans Virginia's flag and seal in educational materials for younger students due to nudity policy.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
DC food

Texas school district bans Virginia state flag over Roman goddess' bare breast: report

Virginia's state flag was banned in a Texas school district due to its depiction of a Roman goddess with a bare breast.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

'What did I say in class today?': Teachers feel watched under Trump's anti-DEI push

A teacher's inclusive poster was removed due to perceived political content, raising concerns about censorship in schools.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
LGBT

Carolyn Kangaroo Has a Message for the Supreme Court - San Francisco Bay Times

The Supreme Court case could impact parental rights regarding LGBTIQ-inclusive school materials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Texas school district bans Virginia's flag and seal in educational materials for younger students due to nudity policy.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
DC food

Texas school district bans Virginia state flag over Roman goddess' bare breast: report

Virginia's state flag was banned in a Texas school district due to its depiction of a Roman goddess with a bare breast.
more#education
Board games
fromPolygon
1 week ago

The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary

Blue Prince, a puzzle game, also delivers a political message regarding censorship, fascism, and political violence through its narrative and mysteries.
#libraries
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

The 2024 ALA report highlighted ongoing challenges of censorship in libraries and the threat to library funding.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

The 2024 ALA report highlighted ongoing challenges of censorship in libraries and the threat to library funding.
more#libraries
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Cryptocurrency

Can a Decentralized Internet Truly Eliminate Censorship? Share Your Thoughts to Win from 15,000 USDT | HackerNoon

Decentralized internet has the potential to reduce censorship but may introduce new forms of control.
A balance is needed between complete censorship resistance and practical moderation.
#kneecap
London music
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Coachella livestream pauses, band claims censorship on Palestine

Kneecap's Coachella performance faced censorship, cutting out politically charged statements during their set, impacting viewers' experiences.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
NYC music

Rap group Kneecap claims pro-Palestine messages were cut from its Coachella set

Kneecap's political messages about Gaza were reportedly cut from Coachella's livestream, raising questions about censorship.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Kneecap set for action on 'false accusations of antisemitism' at Coachella gig

Kneecap accused Israel of genocide and condemned US support, while facing backlash for their statements during a performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers' visas after Israel criticism

Sharon Osbourne calls for the revocation of Kneecap's US work visa after their pro-Palestinian performance at Coachella.
London music
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Coachella livestream pauses, band claims censorship on Palestine

Kneecap's Coachella performance faced censorship, cutting out politically charged statements during their set, impacting viewers' experiences.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
NYC music

Rap group Kneecap claims pro-Palestine messages were cut from its Coachella set

Kneecap's political messages about Gaza were reportedly cut from Coachella's livestream, raising questions about censorship.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Kneecap set for action on 'false accusations of antisemitism' at Coachella gig

Kneecap accused Israel of genocide and condemned US support, while facing backlash for their statements during a performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers' visas after Israel criticism

Sharon Osbourne calls for the revocation of Kneecap's US work visa after their pro-Palestinian performance at Coachella.
more#kneecap
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gender Queer graphic novel reapproved for sale in Australia after federal court fight to ban book

Australia reapproved the graphic novel Gender Queer for distribution, affirming its importance in discussing gender identity despite conservative opposition.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Government censorship comes to Bluesky, but not its third-party apps ... yet | TechCrunch

Bluesky's compliance with Turkish censorship raises concerns about its openness and decentralization.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A Chinese AI video startup appears to be blocking politically sensitive images | TechCrunch

Sand AI's Magi-1 AI video model impresses but censors politically sensitive content to comply with Chinese regulations.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Arts

'This artwork has been censored by RISD': Pro-Palestinian exhibit relocated after accusations of antisemitism

The RISD administration relocated a pro-Palestinian art exhibit over safety concerns, leading to accusations of censorship.
#black-history
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
more#black-history
#academic-freedom
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Naval Academy Censors Ryan Holiday's Lecture on Censorship

The cancellation of a lecture on Stoicism reflects growing concerns about academic freedom and open discourse at educational institutions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion | Naval Academy Censors Ryan Holiday's Lecture on Censorship

The cancellation of a lecture on Stoicism reflects growing concerns about academic freedom and open discourse at educational institutions.
more#academic-freedom
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Cuts Funding for Internet Archive

The Trump administration's budget cuts threaten various institutions including cultural and educational organizations reliant on the Internet Archive.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

DOJ questions science journal about bias, triggering free speech concerns

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST journal raises concerns regarding editorial partisanship and the potential impact on scientific integrity.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Mental health

What's Next for America's Largest Creative-Writing Conference

Trump's executive orders threaten the diversity and freedom of creative expression for writers and institutions reliant on government funding.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Military families sue Trump administration to keep their school system diverse

The lawsuit claims that Trump administration policies violate students' First Amendment rights within the DoDEA school system.
Non-profit organizations
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Cuts Funding for Internet Archive

The Trump administration's budget cuts threaten various institutions including cultural and educational organizations reliant on the Internet Archive.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

DOJ questions science journal about bias, triggering free speech concerns

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST journal raises concerns regarding editorial partisanship and the potential impact on scientific integrity.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Mental health

What's Next for America's Largest Creative-Writing Conference

Trump's executive orders threaten the diversity and freedom of creative expression for writers and institutions reliant on government funding.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Military families sue Trump administration to keep their school system diverse

The lawsuit claims that Trump administration policies violate students' First Amendment rights within the DoDEA school system.
more#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump-Allied Prosecutor Sends Letters to Medical Journals Alleging Bias

Federal prosecutor accused medical journals of political bias, raising concerns over scientific discourse integrity.
Threats to medical journals may chill publication of research opposing political agendas.
#nih
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
US news

RFK Jr. aides accused of censoring NIH's top ultra-processed food scientist

Dr. Kevin Hall resigns from NIH, citing censorship over research on ultra-processed foods and their addictive nature.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US news

Trump admin accused of censoring NIH's top expert on ultra-processed foods

Hall alleges censorship and editing of his study responses by aides for Kennedy, impacting his ability to disseminate research.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
US news

RFK Jr. aides accused of censoring NIH's top ultra-processed food scientist

Dr. Kevin Hall resigns from NIH, citing censorship over research on ultra-processed foods and their addictive nature.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US news

Trump admin accused of censoring NIH's top expert on ultra-processed foods

Hall alleges censorship and editing of his study responses by aides for Kennedy, impacting his ability to disseminate research.
more#nih
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sneak attack: How biased Wikipedia twisted the truth about JD Vance

Wikipedia has transformed into a partisan tool undermining conservatives, exemplified by its treatment of Vice President JD Vance.
#books-unbanned
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Public Library marks three years of 'Books Unbanned' with read-in at Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned program empowers youth with access to a wide digital library while combating censorship.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Take Action by Taking a Seat at the Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library hosts a Read In on April 10 to combat rising censorship and support banned books.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Public Library marks three years of 'Books Unbanned' with read-in at Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned program empowers youth with access to a wide digital library while combating censorship.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Take Action by Taking a Seat at the Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library hosts a Read In on April 10 to combat rising censorship and support banned books.
more#books-unbanned
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Independent films

David Cronenberg, Transformed

David Cronenberg's Shivers faced harsh criticism yet sparked crucial discussions about art, morality, and censorship in Canadian cinema.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship

Kevin Hall's early retirement highlights concerns over censorship in nutrition research related to ultraprocessed foods.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

What Are Oppressive Acts? Conceptual Engineering and Pornography

Critique of pornography highlights its role in gender inequity and its classification as an act of oppression against women.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US army and air force libraries ordered to comb stacks for books related to DEI

The U.S. Army and Air Force are reviewing library books for DEI content to align with new directives from the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Seth Rogen attack on Trump edited out of science awards show coverage

Seth Rogen's criticism of Trump's science policies was edited out of the Breakthrough prize ceremony coverage, highlighting concerns over censorship.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Banksy-backed graffiti exhibition is shut after vandals daub 'f*** the King' on building owned by Crown Estate

The Long Dark Tunnel exhibition closed due to anti-monarchy graffiti, sparking dialogue on the treatment of street artists and censorship.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Yan Lianke, writer: Revolutions are terrible. Human progress cannot depend on destruction'

Yan Lianke highlights the hidden suffering in China amid its progress, emphasizing the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths in literature.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

MPs expelled by Israel receive show of support from Commons colleagues

British MPs were banned from entering Israel, reflecting issues of control and censorship rather than security concerns.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Ubisoft mistakenly censors Far Cry 4, restores boobs and dong

Ubisoft rolled back unintended censorship changes to Far Cry 4 after a mistakenly applied update.
The confusion stemmed from an accidental upload of content from the game's Japanese version.
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