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Censorship
Leaked Draft of Executive Order to “Censor the Internet” Sets Off Alarm Bells
Civil liberties groups are warning that it poses a major threat to online freedoms and First Amendment rights.
Netflix Censors Hasan Minhaj Over Khashoggi Killing and War in Yemen
Netflix pulled an episode of Minhaj’s show “Patriot Act” from Saudi Arabia, after Saudi officials complained.
What Marc Lamont Hill’s Pro-Palestine Message Means to a Palestinian
The fact that Hill was fired says more about his critics than it does about him.
Illinois Prisons Sued for Unconstitutional Ban on LGBTQ Literature
Such censorship further enhances isolation, which is particularly acute for LGBTQ prisoners.
Facebook Accused of “Full-Frontal Suppression of Dissent”
The shutdown affected many sites that cover war, police brutality, and other issues neglected by corporate media.
Facebook Censors Kavanaugh Story After a Conservative Site Calls It “Fake News”
Ian Millhiser, author of the censored article, discusses the incident.
Lawsuit Challenges Censorship of Book on Attica Prison Uprising
The banned book itself contains an argument for why such censorship should not be allowed in prisons.
When Facebook Wants to See Your Papers
Mark Zuckerberg is shutting down protest pages and requiring online activists to show proof of residency.
Industry Efforts to Censor Pro-Terrorism Online Content Pose Risks to Free Speech
Private censorship poses a risk to the free expression of Internet users.
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Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men but Not Black Children From Hate Speech
Documents shed light on the censorship policies that differentiate between hate speech and legitimate political expression.