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Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts

US will deny visas to officials who censor American social media posts.
Rubio's new policy targets global censorship affecting US tech firms.
US news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US news

Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions for Those Who Threaten "Free Speech" - as He Erodes Free Speech Rights

Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts

US will deny visas to officials who censor American social media posts.
Rubio's new policy targets global censorship affecting US tech firms.
US news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US news

Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions for Those Who Threaten "Free Speech" - as He Erodes Free Speech Rights

#childrens-literature
#artificial-intelligence
#video-games
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Hong Kong bans video game using national security laws

Hong Kong's government has banned the game Reversed Front: Bonfire, citing national security concerns over its content promoting secessionism.
fromKotaku
3 days ago
Video games

12 Years After Launch, GTA V Is Finally Arriving In Two More Countries

Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Hong Kong bans video game using national security laws

Hong Kong's government has banned the game Reversed Front: Bonfire, citing national security concerns over its content promoting secessionism.
fromKotaku
3 days ago
Video games

12 Years After Launch, GTA V Is Finally Arriving In Two More Countries

#education
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

#media-ethics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
US politics

Law360 Using AI Bias Detector To Make Sure Stories Don't Accidentally Tell The Truth - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
US politics

Law360 Using AI Bias Detector To Make Sure Stories Don't Accidentally Tell The Truth - Above the Law

fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Ready Or Not Censoring Content To Get Certified For Console Release, Upsetting Fans

Void Interactive has stated that changes were made during the console port certification process to comply with platform requirements, ensuring that the original game’s tonality is maintained. They emphasize that they aimed to minimize alterations, only making changes deemed absolutely necessary, with the age ratings remaining as ESRB M, PEGI 18, and USK 18. However, some content changes, such as limitations on dismemberment mechanics after enemies are dead, have been a point of contention among players.
Video games
#lgbtq
#freedom-of-expression
#national-parks
Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US news

Signs to police 'negative' history went up at Manzanar. Historians are nervous.

Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US news

Signs to police 'negative' history went up at Manzanar. Historians are nervous.

fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss revels in provocation DW 06/30/2025

Julia Klockner's decision to not fly the rainbow Pride flag on the Reichstag and restricting CSD parade attendance has stirred controversy among progressive lawmakers in Germany.
Germany news
#free-speech
US news
fromtime.com
1 month ago

New U.S. Visa Restrictions Target Foreign Officials Over Social Media Censorship'

The Trump Administration's new visa restrictions target foreign officials involved in censoring American speech, emphasizing a defense of free speech and American sovereignty.
US news
fromtime.com
1 month ago

New U.S. Visa Restrictions Target Foreign Officials Over Social Media Censorship'

The Trump Administration's new visa restrictions target foreign officials involved in censoring American speech, emphasizing a defense of free speech and American sovereignty.
#china
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World won't forget Tiananmen Square, US and Taiwan say on 36th anniversary of massacre

Global leaders commemorate Tiananmen Square massacre victims amidst China's continued efforts to erase the event from memory.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World won't forget Tiananmen Square, US and Taiwan say on 36th anniversary of massacre

Global leaders commemorate Tiananmen Square massacre victims amidst China's continued efforts to erase the event from memory.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Gay theater in a time of restriction and resistance | amNewYork

As political pressures rise, theater institutions may face scrutiny over LGBTQ-themed programming, risking federal grants and tax-exempt status if accused of DEI-driven artistic decisions.
LGBT
fromJezebel
1 week ago

DHS Catapults Bald Baby-Faced JD Vance Meme Onto Global Stage

On June 11, Mads Mikkelsen said he was denied entry at Newark Liberty International Airport because CBP found the bald, baby-faced Vance meme on his phone and considered it "extremist propaganda."
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Religious Parents Against LGBTQ+ Books

In a fiery dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor argued that for poorer school districts, it may be too costly to engage in lawsuits over opt-outs or spend funds tracking student absences.
US politics
#advertising
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Law School Dean Shrugs Off Trump Judge Giving Top Grade To 'Constitution Is For White People' Paper - Above the Law

The issue isn't really about changing the grade THIS paper got - schools shouldn't generally change grades after the fact - it's what the hell is the school doing to prospectively address a professor who thinks this kind of paper is good.
Right-wing politics
#iran
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Information security

Iran's Internet Blackout Adds New Dangers for Civilians Amid Israeli Bombings

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Information security

Iran's Internet Blackout Adds New Dangers for Civilians Amid Israeli Bombings

#film-awards
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Alexander Spellane Spotted at Waldorf Astoria Event Headlined By Charlie Kirk

The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach hosted an influential gathering of conservatives, prominently featuring entrepreneur Alexander Spellane, who represents the growing voice for financial independence and media freedom.
SF politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The London Buzz - 24th June 2025

The founder of a south London film festival stated that if local councils proceed with rating the films themselves, "it will never happen again," highlighting concerns over creative freedom.
London food
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Plight Of The White Male Novelist | Defector

In sharing Paul's piece and adding her own anecdote about young white men being overlooked, Oates was connecting their fate to Paul's complaint: White men are the victims of the industry's takeover by the DEI mafia.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Moral Distortions of the Official Korean War Narrative

Despite the portrayal of the Korean War as a defense of democracy, the historical context reveals South Korea was a repressive regime prior to establishing democracy.
Left-wing politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

The NO FAKES Act Has Changed - and It's So Much Worse

The NO FAKES Act mutates from targeting misinformation to harming speech and innovation by imposing broad new intellectual property rights that could stifle creativity.
Privacy technologies
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The detention of a Tufts University student might force changes in student media policies - Poynter

The op-ed, co-written by three others and endorsed by 32 Tufts School of Engineering and Arts and Sciences graduate students, ran a year ago.
US news
#music
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Kim Gordon Reworks "Bye Bye" Into Trump Protest Song, Shares New Video

Kim Gordon's reworked song "Bye Bye 25!" targets Trump's administration, using banned words to protest against policies affecting culture and research.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago
NYC music

The Soviet Union Creates a List of 38 Dangerous Rock Bands: Kiss, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Village People & More (1985)

NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Kim Gordon Reworks "Bye Bye" Into Trump Protest Song, Shares New Video

Kim Gordon's reworked song "Bye Bye 25!" targets Trump's administration, using banned words to protest against policies affecting culture and research.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago
NYC music

The Soviet Union Creates a List of 38 Dangerous Rock Bands: Kiss, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Village People & More (1985)

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Eric Swalwell Trump Is America's Hitler' Remark at Rally Sparks Viral Outrage Then a Plot Twist

On the day that a politician has her life taken by a deranged Democrat, maniac Eric Swalwell says President Trump is H*tler. Swalwell is shamefully inciting violence. Censure him.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Turkish authority granted power to censor Quran translations DW 06/15/2025

The Diyanet has expanded its powers with a new law allowing it to interpret Quran translations, banning those deemed inconsistent with Islam's core characteristics.
Right-wing politics
#lgbtq-rights
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.

Pride month in 2025 feels weighed down by social and legislative challenges, prompting a reassessment of its true meaning.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.

Pride month in 2025 feels weighed down by social and legislative challenges, prompting a reassessment of its true meaning.
#reproductive-rights
NYC music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Kim Gordon remakes "BYE BYE" into Trump protest song

Kim Gordon's reworked single 'BYE BYE 25!' critiques Trump's policies by utilizing banned words to highlight cultural censorship.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What's inside this naughty book? Let these two women show you in Coral Gables

"Larry passed away over four years ago and Lea was actually one of the first people to call me...I have to answer it."
SF LGBT
#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

McCarthy Attacked Individual Professors. Trump Is Going After Entire Campuses.

The Trump administration's policies present a significant threat to academic freedom, described as worse than McCarthyism by historian Ellen Schrecker.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

McCarthy Attacked Individual Professors. Trump Is Going After Entire Campuses.

The Trump administration's policies present a significant threat to academic freedom, described as worse than McCarthyism by historian Ellen Schrecker.
#artistic-freedom
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

Arts
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Artist talks about being dropped from Venice Biennale

Artistic freedom is being challenged in Australia as the Venice Biennale showcases global art.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

Video games
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese video game for advocating armed revolution, targeting gamers amidst tightening control over online content.
#human-rights
US news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

I've Visited Guantanamo 28 Times as a Reporter. It Still Defies Belief | The Walrus

Guantánamo Bay represents a stark contrast between its picturesque setting and the dark history of human rights violations associated with the detention camp.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mahrang Baloch Writes From Prison: Speaking Up for Justice Is Not a Crime'

US news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

I've Visited Guantanamo 28 Times as a Reporter. It Still Defies Belief | The Walrus

Guantánamo Bay represents a stark contrast between its picturesque setting and the dark history of human rights violations associated with the detention camp.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mahrang Baloch Writes From Prison: Speaking Up for Justice Is Not a Crime'

#vietnam
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A new satellite channel allows Alexei Navalny's videos to reach Russian audiences

Russia's Future TV channel will air previously banned political content, giving Russians access to anti-corruption material.
#whitney-museum
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Artists accuse Whitney Museum of censorship for cancelling pro-Palestine performance

The Whitney Museum faces allegations of censorship after canceling a performance about the Gaza conflict, citing concerns over inflammatory content.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Whitney Museum pauses Independent Study Program amid accusations of censorship

The Whitney Museum's Independent Study Program is suspended for 2025-2026 due to leadership gaps and recent controversies.
#north-korea
fromMail Online
1 month ago
US news

Phone smuggled from North Korea reveals details of Kim Jong-un regime

North Korea uses a surveillance phone to monitor citizens and control language.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Digital life

This Smartphone Smuggled Out of North Korea Is Absolutely Wild

North Korea employs extreme measures to control language and media exposure through technology, demonstrating a severe restriction on freedom of expression.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Phone smuggled from North Korea reveals details of Kim Jong-un regime

North Korea uses a surveillance phone to monitor citizens and control language.
#digital-rights
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch

The Take It Down Act aims to combat revenge porn but raises concerns over censorship and abuse potential.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch

The Take It Down Act aims to combat revenge porn but raises concerns over censorship and abuse potential.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ignorance!' CBS Anchor Bombards Trump in New Clip from Viral Grad Speech You Haven't Seen

Journalism and education are under attack from powerful interests aiming to suppress truth and promote ignorance.
#microsoft
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

#iranian-cinema
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

In Defense of Academic Freedom

Defending academic freedom is crucial, even for harmful ideas, as censoring them opens the door to broader oppression.
Historical context reveals that purging dissenting ideas threatens intellectual freedom and democracy.
Academic institutions must protect diverse viewpoints to uphold foundational principles of freedom.
Media industry
fromTechdirt
1 month ago

We Shouldn't Have To Explain To The FTC Why Content Moderation Is So Crucial To Free Speech, But We Did

FTC Chair Ferguson's investigation into big tech censorship is seen as politically motivated and misunderstands content moderation.
The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns regarding private editorial discretion on social media platforms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Piers Morgan Shuts Down White Guest After He Drops N-Word On Air and Then Protests It Was Censored

Crowder argued that self-censorship has led to certain words carrying too much power while discussing the difference in context surrounding the N-word and provocative lyrics.
Black Lives Matter
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