U.S. Launches Portal to Bypass European Speech Laws
#InternetFreedom #CensorshipDebateThe US launches freedom.gov, a portal enabling Europeans to bypass content blocks like hate speech bans. Critics call it a politicized, performative tool that centralizes traffic through a US agency, contrasting with prior open-source internet freedom projects. read more
Colbert Trashes CBS Over Censored Interview
#Colbert #CensorshipDebateStephen Colbert publicly trashed CBS's statement about a blocked interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, calling it "crap." He accused the network of caving to political pressure and violating FCC equal-time rule exemptions. The interview aired on YouTube instead. read more
#Sydney #CensorshipDebate
A Sydney council bans same-sex parenting books in local libraries due to parents' complaints, prompting a debate on censorship and inclusion. Critics argue that libraries should be inclusive spaces, while the decision faces backlash from the NSW government and advocacy groups. read more