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fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

The most banned author in America refuses to be silenced

George M. Johnson's memoir catalyzed national discourse on censorship and queer identity, influencing new audiences to discover underrepresented narratives.
fromPCMAG
4 hours ago

Judge to FTC: Investigation Into Nonprofit That Criticized X Is 'A Retaliatory Act'

Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan stated that the case presents a straightforward First Amendment violation and described the FTC's demands as a retaliatory act that should alarm all Americans.
US politics
#book-bans
#theater
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
SF music

Immersive Theater of Cuban Stories "Two Sisters + a Piano" (Opening Weekend)

fromFuncheap
1 day ago
SF music

Immersive Theater of Cuban Stories "Two Sisters + a Piano" (Opening Weekend)

fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Daily newsletter 8/15

"This isn't just a fight for us," Technical Sgt. Alyx Anguiano told The Advocate. "It's a threat to every person who has served or is currently serving."
SF LGBT
#itchio
fromGameSpot
1 day ago
E-Commerce

Itch Was A Bastion For 'Taboo' Developers, Now They're Not Sure Where To Go

fromGameSpot
1 day ago
E-Commerce

Itch Was A Bastion For 'Taboo' Developers, Now They're Not Sure Where To Go

#art
#book-ban
fromVulture
2 days ago

TIFF Cancels, Then Uncancels, October 7 Film

The Toronto International Film Festival faced backlash for inconsistent programming decisions regarding controversial documentaries, particularly with 'The Road Between Us'.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Accused Of Censorship In Controversial Update

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers received a controversial update that censored character deaths and altered gameplay to appease certain fan reactions in China.
#paypal
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Here are the countries restricting access to WhatsApp

Russia has started restricting WhatsApp due to dissatisfaction with the platform's handling of fraud and terrorism information requests, following years of conflict with foreign tech platforms.
US politics
US politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Press freedoms can slip away - Poynter

Press freedoms in the U.S. are at risk, requiring vigilance against creeping censorship and threats.
Threats to press freedom often appear gradually, necessitating proactive measures to address them.
#palestine
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Corporations & Cancellation Revisited: Brands & Products

The right's narrative surrounding Dr. Seuss misrepresents the status of his books and distracts from their own cancel culture actions.
#kashmir
#video-games
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Gamers Are Furious About the Censorship of NSFW Games-and They're Fighting Back

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Gamers Are Furious About the Censorship of NSFW Games-and They're Fighting Back

Privacy professionals
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Itch And Steam's New Policies Reflect A Larger Battle On Free Speech

Rapid advancements in machine learning image generation enable the creation of explicit content, prompting widespread censorship and suppression in various media.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Arundhati Roy works among dozens of books banned in India-administered Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned 25 books for allegedly promoting a false narrative and secessionism.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Ali Sethi: Love Language

Ali Sethi's debut album addresses censorship, nationalism, and identity struggles in contemporary society.
#kneecap
#free-speech
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Video Games Weekly: Censorship and stolen puritanical valor

Payment processors now dictate content allowed on Steam, significantly affecting adult games.
#indie-games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Vile: Exhumed, Banned from Steam, Is Now A Free Game

Vile: Exhumed, a psychological horror game, is now a free download due to Steam's ban on certain adult content, with proceeds benefiting charity.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

A terrific 2D Ninja Gaiden, housefly bucket lists and other new indie games worth checking out

Payment processors are pressuring platforms to remove games with adult, NSFW, and LGBTQIA+ themes, raising concerns about censorship in the indie game space.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

A terrific 2D Ninja Gaiden, housefly bucket lists and other new indie games worth checking out

#online-safety-act
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Growth of the Nazi Bar lndustry - emptywheel

Substack has continually allowed the dissemination of far-right, racist, and antisemitic content, asserting that censorship exacerbates the issue rather than resolving it.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump's 'Queen of Hearts' moment with the BLS echoes Putin's purges and Orwell's omens

Leaders often respond negatively to unfavorable news, illustrated through historical examples and recent political actions.
#payment-processors
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Credit Card Companies Censoring Adult Content 'Endangers Democracy Itself,' According To Nier: Automata Director

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Credit Card Companies Censoring Adult Content 'Endangers Democracy Itself,' According To Nier: Automata Director

fromTheregister
1 week ago

China's botched Great Firewall upgrade invites attacks

China's censorship of QUIC is flawed, risking degradation of its censorship system and potentially enabling bypassing of restrictions.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Teacher put on leave for refusing to remove crucifix fears she could be fired before school begins

A teacher placed in a rubber room for refusing to remove a crucifix from her desk faces significant consequences related to her religious expression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Russia has also declared war on literature. Look at what's happening and be warned | Anna Aslanyan

Manuscripts don't burn, the protagonist of Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita is told. This maxim is voiced by Satan, in reference to the Master's destroyed opus.
LGBT
#comedy
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

This was the week that comedy pushed back

Comedy is pushing back strongly against censorship and political influence.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Humor

Are You Laughing Yet?

Comedy has returned in a new form under a perceived freedom of expression, governed by political endorsement.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

India bans streaming apps you've never heard of - but millions watch | TechCrunch

India has ordered the blocking of 25 streaming services for allegedly promoting obscene content.
#russia
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

FCC Commissioner Sounds the Alarm on MSNBC: Government Is Being Used to Control' the Media

Government control over media is increasing due to an $8 billion merger between Skydance and Paramount, according to FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone Stopped Comedy Central from Censoring Trump's Genitals

Parker and Stone resisted Comedy Central's censorship regarding Trump's depiction in Season 27, proposing a compromise to avoid blurring.
#ai-ethics
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's 'anti-woke AI' order could reshape how US tech companies train their models | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's 'anti-woke AI' order could reshape how US tech companies train their models | TechCrunch

#amy-sherald
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling 'Porn' Games. Critics Say It's a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

Itch.io has deindexed all adult NSFW games due to a campaign by Collective Shout, citing financial censorship concerns.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Once a relative haven for adult games, itch.io begins removing explicit titles

We don't allow hosting content that includes sexualized images or videos of real-life humans. Fictional, illustrated, and rendered content is generally fine, assuming it's legal.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Controversy is always good fodder': Uganda's cartoonists turn their pens on president's provocative son

Political cartoons in Uganda critique the authoritarian government and address the sycophantic praise for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Trump ordered purge of 'unpatriotic' signage from national parks. How one California spot complied

Muir Woods National Monument's history exhibit was altered due to a Trump administration order censoring expanded historical narratives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pantomime dame hits out at council's attack' after library storytime event cancelled

Cancellation of storytelling events in Suffolk libraries was made due to safety concerns following protests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Chinese officials warn women comedians that men are no laughing matter

Comedians in China are warned to avoid gender discord in performances and focus on constructive criticism.
#lgbtq
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert declares gloves are off' as cancelled Late Show host takes aim at Trump

During his first show after his cancellation, Colbert addressed Trump directly, expressing his disdain and readiness to confront the former president's actions towards the media.
Television
#steam
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Games

Anti-Porn Group Declares Win Over 'Pedo Gamer Fetishists' After Steam's Mass Sex Game Purge

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Games

Anti-Porn Group Declares Win Over 'Pedo Gamer Fetishists' After Steam's Mass Sex Game Purge

#indian-cinema
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Devilish History of the 1980s Parental Advisory Sticker: When Heavy Metal & Satanic Lyrics Collided with the Religious Right

In the mid-80s, a conservative group of Congress wives targeted rock music lyrics, leading to public backlash and the controversial "Filthy Fifteen" list.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Rosie O'Donnell Goes Ballistic In Anti-Trump Colbert Rant

Rosie O'Donnell accused President Trump of silencing artists and claimed his health issues could lead to arrests of dissenters.
#diljit-dosanjh
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Massive Attack Form Alliance for Artists Speaking Out in Support of Gaza

Massive Attack and allied artists oppose intimidation faced by musicians criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Israel's narrative cannot survive the truth, so it's silencing the world

Israeli actions in Gaza have resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, prompting widespread censorship and silencing of critics.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the Department of Homeland Security's very specific taste in art says about our immigration policy

DHS recently shifted its social media content to include aspirational pro-America artwork amidst previous posts celebrating mass deportations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

The scenes in Gaza have moved beyond description. We write as artists who've chosen to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there and the role of the UK government in facilitating it.
Music
Science
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Nerd Nite SF: The Mathematics of Basketball + How to Fight Censorship

Moss may appear simple, but it has a rich, intricate ecosystem and significant personality.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Ready Or Not's Controversial 'Censorship' Patch Rolled Back By Modder Almost Instantly

Ready or Not's latest patch removed nudity and toned down dismemberment to comply with console content rules, but a modder quickly restored much of the original content.
Film
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Superman's Big Kiss Was Cut By The Censors In India

Censorship in India removed romantic scenes from Superman for being deemed too intimate.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why You Should Exercise Your Freedom to Read

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned authors.
Books
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Uncle Sam wants you ... to rat on national parks that reflect true history

Executive Order 14023 alters how historical narratives are presented at Federal sites, emphasizing American greatness and purging critical perspectives.
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Barcelona's museum shut down by strike

The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona closed due to internal labor disputes, not external pressures.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Music industry faces censorship after Bob Vylan controversy DW 07/14/2025

The BBC cancelled the broadcast of Kneecap after its lead singer was charged with a terrorism offense for holding a Hezbollah flag. British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants of 'free, free Palestine' during their performance, resulting in national backlash and multiple cancellations.
London music
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Iranian Film 'Bidad' Wins Karlovy Vary Festival's Special Jury Award

In accepting the award Beiraghi thanked Iranian women for inspiring the film saying "the girls and women of Iran don't need anyone's pity. They deserve appreciation, respect, and a standing ovation."
Film
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of Tech Regulation Is Both Stupid and Scary

Missouri attorney general criticizes AI responses on socially sensitive topics, raising concerns over Big Tech's objectivity and accountability.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

KVIFF 2025: "Bidad" Director Soheil Beiraghi on Filming Undercover, Amplifying the Voices of Iranian Gen-Z Women | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bidad follows a young woman in Iran resisting a singing ban, embodying the fight for women's rights in a repressive regime.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Chinese censorship-busters say Tencent behind shutdown bid

On June 12, 2025, Tencent's legal representative - cybersecurity firm Group-IB - submitted a takedown complaint to our hosting provider, accusing FreeWeChat of trademark and copyright infringement, cybersquatting, and unfair competition; they cite the use of the word 'WeChat' in our domain, even though FreeWeChat does not use WeChat's logo, claim affiliation, or distribute any modified WeChat software.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don't like Donald Trump

Missouri's AG threatens major tech firms for alleged bias in AI chatbot responses regarding presidential rankings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What should be taught in schools?': the infamous Scopes monkey trial' turns 100

The legacy of the Scopes monkey trial remains influential, affecting modern debates on education, censorship, and the intersection of religion and science.
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