World Sep 04 Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube and others for failing to register with the government By Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 WATCH: Reform UK Party leader Farage testifies on censorship before House Judiciary Committee The supposed threat to free speech in the U.K. and elsewhere in Europe has been taken up by allies of President Donald Trump including Vice President JD Vance, who claimed in February that “basic liberties” in Britain are under threat. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Aug 05 Using the internet in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and dangerous Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous. Accessing independent news sites, Facebook, and YouTube is increasingly difficult due to extensive online censorship. By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
Nation Jul 29 Watch 8:17 Trump’s ‘censorship and control’ campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
World Jul 25 Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist’ It’s not clear how authorities will track down violators. By Associated Press
Feb 26 Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and ‘personal liberties’ By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Jeff Bezos, who also owns Amazon, said on X that "viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others."… Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 7:29 Bill aimed at protecting children online sparks debate over censorship and privacy By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from… Continue watching
Jul 22 U.S.-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, court records show in Russia By Associated Press Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor for RFE/RL’s Tatar-Bashkir service, was convicted of “spreading false information” about the military, according to the website of the Supreme Court of Tatarstan. Continue reading
Apr 11 Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back By Casey Kuhn More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their communities. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 11:22 Judge limits government’s contact with social media companies after GOP states sue By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz, Matt Loffman Questions about information and misinformation spread on social media made their way to the federal courts. Several Republican state attorneys general argued the Biden administration went too far to suppress conservative views online. Amna Nawaz discussed the judge's ruling with… Continue watching