Nation Oct 01 Stephen King is the most banned author in U.S. schools, PEN report says By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Politics Oct 01 There’s a growing number of Americans who think violence might be necessary to get the country back on track Nearly a third of Americans – 30% – say people may have to resort to violence in order to get the country back on track, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. By Matt Loffman
Politics Sep 24 Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue but no apologies following suspension He said that he was never trying to make light of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, and paid tribute to his widow Erika for publicly forgiving her husband's assassin. By David Bauder, Associated Press
Nation Sep 19 Watch 6:39 Kimmel suspension and self-censorship set dangerous precedent, FCC commissioner says The debate continues over Disney’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested that ABC affiliates should pull Kimmel’s show or face action from his agency. But Carr rejected accusations that he was punishing… By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Politics Sep 18 Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised. By Justin Spike, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Sep 04 Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube and others for failing to register with the government By Associated Press Nepal's Minister for Communication and Information Prithvi Subba Gurung said about two dozen social network platforms that are widely used in Nepal were repeatedly given notices to come forward and register their companies officially in the country. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Reform UK Party leader Farage testifies on censorship before House Judiciary Committee By Jill Lawless, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 05 Using the internet in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and dangerous By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 8:17 Trump’s ‘censorship and control’ campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas 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… Continue watching
Jul 25 Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist’ By Associated Press It’s not clear how authorities will track down violators. Continue reading