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They're Scared

Trump's return may not effectively dismantle the deep state due to institutional resistance.
New financial rules indicate some bureaucratic response to Trump's return.

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

TikTok has gone offline in the US due to a law banning the platform, with incoming President Trump indicating he might offer a reprieve.

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans' speech, calls for censorship investigation

Trump's executive order seeks to protect free speech from federal censorship, aligning with his campaign promises against perceived government overreach.

Mehdi Hasan Calls Bullsh*t' on Piers Morgan, Tells Him You're Rolling Over for Trump'

Mehdi Hasan criticized Piers Morgan for supporting Donald Trump's lawsuits against media, asserting it undermines free speech principles.

Trump Threatens Comcast With "Big" Consequences After Seth Meyers Jokes About Him

Trump's rhetoric towards journalists reflects a troubling attitude toward free speech and dissent.

They're Scared

Trump's return may not effectively dismantle the deep state due to institutional resistance.
New financial rules indicate some bureaucratic response to Trump's return.

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

TikTok has gone offline in the US due to a law banning the platform, with incoming President Trump indicating he might offer a reprieve.

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans' speech, calls for censorship investigation

Trump's executive order seeks to protect free speech from federal censorship, aligning with his campaign promises against perceived government overreach.

Mehdi Hasan Calls Bullsh*t' on Piers Morgan, Tells Him You're Rolling Over for Trump'

Mehdi Hasan criticized Piers Morgan for supporting Donald Trump's lawsuits against media, asserting it undermines free speech principles.

Trump Threatens Comcast With "Big" Consequences After Seth Meyers Jokes About Him

Trump's rhetoric towards journalists reflects a troubling attitude toward free speech and dissent.
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Six takeaways from Trump's inauguration speech

Trump's speech highlights plans for a 'national energy emergency' and a focus on free speech while making controversial foreign policy claims.
#tiktok

Supreme Court rules TikTok can be banned

TikTok faces shutdown due to Supreme Court ruling on divest-or-sell law amidst national security concerns.

TikTok goes dark in the US ahead of ban

TikTok has been banned in the U.S. following a Congressional mandate, marking a significant turning point for the app.

TikTok is heading to the Supreme Court to challenge its U.S. ban. Here's what to know

TikTok's fate hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court hears arguments on its potential ban in the U.S. over constitutional and security concerns.

TikTok is offline in the U.S. after Supreme Court upholds ban

The U.S. has banned TikTok, requiring it to separate from its China-based owner to regain access.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The Supreme Court ruled TikTok must be sold or its U.S. operations closed, affirming national security over free speech in a unanimous decision.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The Supreme Court upheld a law mandating TikTok's sale, highlighting national security over free speech rights.

Supreme Court rules TikTok can be banned

TikTok faces shutdown due to Supreme Court ruling on divest-or-sell law amidst national security concerns.

TikTok goes dark in the US ahead of ban

TikTok has been banned in the U.S. following a Congressional mandate, marking a significant turning point for the app.

TikTok is heading to the Supreme Court to challenge its U.S. ban. Here's what to know

TikTok's fate hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court hears arguments on its potential ban in the U.S. over constitutional and security concerns.

TikTok is offline in the U.S. after Supreme Court upholds ban

The U.S. has banned TikTok, requiring it to separate from its China-based owner to regain access.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The Supreme Court ruled TikTok must be sold or its U.S. operations closed, affirming national security over free speech in a unanimous decision.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The Supreme Court upheld a law mandating TikTok's sale, highlighting national security over free speech rights.
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#legislation

EFF Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold TikTok Ban

The Court's ruling undermines First Amendment protections by prioritizing data privacy concerns over free speech rights.
Comprehensive consumer privacy legislation is needed instead of targeting specific social media platforms.

Burning Questions About the TikTok Ban, Answered

The TikTok ban raises significant concerns about user privacy and free speech amidst national security debates.

How the United States Learned to Love Internet Censorship

America's status as the home of the free internet is declining due to increasing regulations and censorship.
Legislation targeting foreign apps like TikTok reflects a significant shift in the perception of internet freedom in the U.S.

Supreme Court case on age limits for porn sites could affect 19 states

Age verification laws aim to protect minors but may infringe on adults' First Amendment rights, leading some sites to refuse compliance.

Labour to revive controversial university freedom of speech legislation

The UK education ministry is reviving a contentious free speech act, reconsidering provisions to avoid potential legal issues and protection of hate speech.

Government to implement university free speech law

Government plans to reactivate the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act to uphold free speech on university campuses after previous concerns.

EFF Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold TikTok Ban

The Court's ruling undermines First Amendment protections by prioritizing data privacy concerns over free speech rights.
Comprehensive consumer privacy legislation is needed instead of targeting specific social media platforms.

Burning Questions About the TikTok Ban, Answered

The TikTok ban raises significant concerns about user privacy and free speech amidst national security debates.

How the United States Learned to Love Internet Censorship

America's status as the home of the free internet is declining due to increasing regulations and censorship.
Legislation targeting foreign apps like TikTok reflects a significant shift in the perception of internet freedom in the U.S.

Supreme Court case on age limits for porn sites could affect 19 states

Age verification laws aim to protect minors but may infringe on adults' First Amendment rights, leading some sites to refuse compliance.

Labour to revive controversial university freedom of speech legislation

The UK education ministry is reviving a contentious free speech act, reconsidering provisions to avoid potential legal issues and protection of hate speech.

Government to implement university free speech law

Government plans to reactivate the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act to uphold free speech on university campuses after previous concerns.
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Goldberg: Can the Democrats be the party of the future again?

Silicon Valley's shift from progressive to conservative values is marked by influential leaders redefining their support and platforms.
Powerful tech figures are increasingly aligning with right-wing ideologies, diminishing their historical progressive stances.
#trump-administration

Meta is highlighting a splintering global approach to online speech

Meta is changing its fact-checking approach in the US, aligning with Trump to resist perceived censorship from Europe.

How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms

Trump's government agency picks may threaten internet freedoms, according to tech experts, as they are inclined to censor online speech.

Middle East Analyst: Netanyahu Will Try to Scuttle Ceasefire After First Phase

The upcoming years under Trump's presidency threaten vulnerable communities, but collective action and dedicated journalism can counter these challenges.

Trump's incoming 'canceled' Cabinet know full well the censorship regime that silenced America - ready to embody 'Government by Middle Finger'

Trump's cabinet appointees are individuals who have faced censorship and understand the administrative state's coercive tactics against free speech.

Meta is highlighting a splintering global approach to online speech

Meta is changing its fact-checking approach in the US, aligning with Trump to resist perceived censorship from Europe.

How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms

Trump's government agency picks may threaten internet freedoms, according to tech experts, as they are inclined to censor online speech.

Middle East Analyst: Netanyahu Will Try to Scuttle Ceasefire After First Phase

The upcoming years under Trump's presidency threaten vulnerable communities, but collective action and dedicated journalism can counter these challenges.

Trump's incoming 'canceled' Cabinet know full well the censorship regime that silenced America - ready to embody 'Government by Middle Finger'

Trump's cabinet appointees are individuals who have faced censorship and understand the administrative state's coercive tactics against free speech.
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Venezuela releases prominent rights advocate Carlos Correa from detention

Carlos Correa's detention reflects the broader crackdown on dissent and human rights in Venezuela under President Maduro's administration.

Protesters blocked from entering rotunda during Rhode Island governor's State of the State address

Protesters were barred from entering the Rhode Island State House during the governor's address, raising concerns over free speech and public access.

EFFecting Change: Digital Rights & the New Administration

The EFFecting Change livestream will address the future of digital rights under the new U.S. administration, focusing on privacy and surveillance issues.
#supreme-court

The Supreme Court could decide the fate of Pornhub - and the rest of the internet

The Supreme Court is deliberating the implications of Texas' HB 1181 on legal protections for sexual content on the internet.

Pornhub lockdown and fact-free Zuckbots - welcome to 2025

The Supreme Court's ruling on free speech versus online pornography laws is contentious and significant.
Prohibition and regulatory measures tend to exacerbate problems rather than resolve them.

The Supreme Court Changed Its Mind About Online Porn

The Supreme Court is retreating from its protective stance on free speech regarding the internet, raising constitutional concerns.

Porn access debate comes before the conservative-majority Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to evaluate a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, raising constitutional free speech concerns.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Arkansas Chief Justice defies colleagues over constitutional orders and employment agreements, highlighting deepening conflicts within the state Supreme Court.

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

The Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.

The Supreme Court could decide the fate of Pornhub - and the rest of the internet

The Supreme Court is deliberating the implications of Texas' HB 1181 on legal protections for sexual content on the internet.

Pornhub lockdown and fact-free Zuckbots - welcome to 2025

The Supreme Court's ruling on free speech versus online pornography laws is contentious and significant.
Prohibition and regulatory measures tend to exacerbate problems rather than resolve them.

The Supreme Court Changed Its Mind About Online Porn

The Supreme Court is retreating from its protective stance on free speech regarding the internet, raising constitutional concerns.

Porn access debate comes before the conservative-majority Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to evaluate a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, raising constitutional free speech concerns.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Arkansas Chief Justice defies colleagues over constitutional orders and employment agreements, highlighting deepening conflicts within the state Supreme Court.

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

The Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.
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#meta

Mark Zuckerberg's Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies

Zuckerberg shifts Meta's approach to misinformation, emphasizing free expression over fact-checking and moderation after years of criticism.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle slam Mark Zuckerberg over 'harmful' Meta change: 'Allowing more abuse'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle criticize Meta's decision to scrap fact-checking as a move that undermines free speech and enables hate speech.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Be Elon Musk

Meta is shifting towards prioritizing free expression by loosening content filters and abolishing third-party fact-checking in its platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg Is at War With Himself

Mark Zuckerberg is shifting Meta's approach towards prioritizing free speech and political content, reflecting a resistance to censorship on social media.

The fallout of Meta's content moderation overhaul

Meta is shifting to a more lenient content moderation approach, prioritizing 'Community Notes' and reducing restrictions on controversial topics.

Fact Checker Condemns Facebook for Cutting Ties With First Responders' of the Internet

Meta's discontinuation of partnerships with fact-checkers undermines efforts to combat misinformation effectively.

Mark Zuckerberg's Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies

Zuckerberg shifts Meta's approach to misinformation, emphasizing free expression over fact-checking and moderation after years of criticism.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle slam Mark Zuckerberg over 'harmful' Meta change: 'Allowing more abuse'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle criticize Meta's decision to scrap fact-checking as a move that undermines free speech and enables hate speech.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Be Elon Musk

Meta is shifting towards prioritizing free expression by loosening content filters and abolishing third-party fact-checking in its platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg Is at War With Himself

Mark Zuckerberg is shifting Meta's approach towards prioritizing free speech and political content, reflecting a resistance to censorship on social media.

The fallout of Meta's content moderation overhaul

Meta is shifting to a more lenient content moderation approach, prioritizing 'Community Notes' and reducing restrictions on controversial topics.

Fact Checker Condemns Facebook for Cutting Ties With First Responders' of the Internet

Meta's discontinuation of partnerships with fact-checkers undermines efforts to combat misinformation effectively.
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Labour to revive uni 'free speech' law despite hate speech concerns

The Labour government plans to revive a controversial 'free speech' law amid debates on hate speech concerns on campuses.
#social-media

We can't let Mark Zuckerberg pass the buck on Meta's censorship

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confessed to Joe Rogan about government pressure to censor posts, raising concerns over social media's role in political influence.

Free speech, Meta, data privacy and email: A delicate balance or a complete disconnect? | MarTech

Meta's shift to a community notes model signifies a growing divide in content moderation strategies, impacting the dynamics of free speech and trust.

Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg's Macho Posturing Looks a Lot Like Cowardice

Zuckerberg's podcast appearance reveals contradictions between advocating for free speech and Meta’s actions against inclusivity and moderation of harmful content.

Meta's move to end fact-checking reflects turn toward freewheeling internet

Meta's decision to ease fact-checking signals a cultural shift towards favoring free speech over strict content moderation.

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta say good riddance to fact-checking

Mark Zuckerberg is stepping back from content moderation, a space he never embraced, as Facebook shifts its focus towards engagement and ad revenue.

No Fact-Checking and More Hate Speech: Meta Goes MAGA

Zuckerberg's policy changes prioritize free speech over content moderation, reflecting a shift towards less control over misinformation on Meta platforms.

We can't let Mark Zuckerberg pass the buck on Meta's censorship

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confessed to Joe Rogan about government pressure to censor posts, raising concerns over social media's role in political influence.

Free speech, Meta, data privacy and email: A delicate balance or a complete disconnect? | MarTech

Meta's shift to a community notes model signifies a growing divide in content moderation strategies, impacting the dynamics of free speech and trust.

Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg's Macho Posturing Looks a Lot Like Cowardice

Zuckerberg's podcast appearance reveals contradictions between advocating for free speech and Meta’s actions against inclusivity and moderation of harmful content.

Meta's move to end fact-checking reflects turn toward freewheeling internet

Meta's decision to ease fact-checking signals a cultural shift towards favoring free speech over strict content moderation.

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta say good riddance to fact-checking

Mark Zuckerberg is stepping back from content moderation, a space he never embraced, as Facebook shifts its focus towards engagement and ad revenue.

No Fact-Checking and More Hate Speech: Meta Goes MAGA

Zuckerberg's policy changes prioritize free speech over content moderation, reflecting a shift towards less control over misinformation on Meta platforms.
moresocial-media

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law

The Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic website access is controversial for its implications on free speech and adult privacy.
#content-moderation

Meta's Content Moderation Changes Alarm Advertisers as Zuckerberg Aligns with Trump and Musk - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Zuckerberg's restructuring of content moderation reflects a push for free expression but raises significant concerns among advertisers about misinformation and brand safety.

As resolutions go, Mark Zuckerberg's nothing in moderation' is a stinker | Alison Phillips

The evolution of Section 230 reflects a complex relationship between online content moderation and accountability in the digital age.

Meta's Allowance of Hate Speech Is Another Side Effect of Big Tech Monopoly

Zuckerberg's announcement to replace fact-checking teams raises concerns about catering to political influence undermining digital rights.

Meta's Content Moderation Changes Alarm Advertisers as Zuckerberg Aligns with Trump and Musk - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Zuckerberg's restructuring of content moderation reflects a push for free expression but raises significant concerns among advertisers about misinformation and brand safety.

As resolutions go, Mark Zuckerberg's nothing in moderation' is a stinker | Alison Phillips

The evolution of Section 230 reflects a complex relationship between online content moderation and accountability in the digital age.

Meta's Allowance of Hate Speech Is Another Side Effect of Big Tech Monopoly

Zuckerberg's announcement to replace fact-checking teams raises concerns about catering to political influence undermining digital rights.
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Liz Truss says UK will fail unless British media outlets are fixed'

Liz Truss asserts that reforming British media is crucial for the country's success.
#columbia-university

Activists back US professor forced' from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

Katherine Franke claims her retirement was due to a hostile environment for discussing Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Pro-Palestine Columbia professor departs after investigation

Katherine Franke terminated from Columbia after criticizing Israeli military-related incidents, framing her exit as a termination rather than a retirement despite university's labeling.

Activists back US professor forced' from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

Katherine Franke claims her retirement was due to a hostile environment for discussing Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Pro-Palestine Columbia professor departs after investigation

Katherine Franke terminated from Columbia after criticizing Israeli military-related incidents, framing her exit as a termination rather than a retirement despite university's labeling.
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Bill Maher Tells CNNs Jake Tapper He's Still Afraid Of Trump

Bill Maher expresses still fearing the repercussions of a Trump presidency and reflects on free speech concerns in America.

Public Unions & Dues I: Free Speech

Compelling public employees to pay union fees raises moral concerns about free speech and the nature of money as speech.
The argument that money equals speech could undermine the boundaries of political influence.

Mark Rylance joins criticism of police ban on pro-Palestine march in London

The police's ban on a pro-Palestine protest has been condemned as a misuse of power aimed at shielding the BBC from public scrutiny.

Naming a Mental Health Practice: Legal Restrictions and Free Speech

Mental health professionals' naming rights must balance free speech with legal accuracy.
The Alleman case challenges naming practices in the mental health sector.
Clear and legal naming of practices is vital for mental health professionals.
#elon-musk

Musk lying like hell' over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Musk's allegations of EU censorship have been strongly refuted by former EU commissioner Thierry Breton.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Talks Free Speech, Elon Musk, D.O.G.E., X Money And Advertising 'Holy Grail' At CES - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

X's CEO emphasizes the importance of Community Notes for unbiased fact-checking, aligning with free speech values.
Yaccarino urges public support for Elon Musk's D.O.G.E initiative as a potential unifier for America.

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Laura Loomer and other right-wing figures have turned against Elon Musk, expressing concerns over censorship and his influence over the platform they once supported.

Musk lying like hell' over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Musk's allegations of EU censorship have been strongly refuted by former EU commissioner Thierry Breton.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Talks Free Speech, Elon Musk, D.O.G.E., X Money And Advertising 'Holy Grail' At CES - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

X's CEO emphasizes the importance of Community Notes for unbiased fact-checking, aligning with free speech values.
Yaccarino urges public support for Elon Musk's D.O.G.E initiative as a potential unifier for America.

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Laura Loomer and other right-wing figures have turned against Elon Musk, expressing concerns over censorship and his influence over the platform they once supported.
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Free Speech Organization Takes Up Legal Defense of Iowa Pollster Sued by Trump: About As Unconstitutional As It Gets'

FIRE will defend pollster J. Ann Selzer pro bono against a meritless lawsuit from Trump over a poll he disputed.
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