#freedomofspeech — Public Fediverse posts

before you take the child-safety talking points at face value…

https://www.effort.news/uk-lobbyh

#usa #uk #childsafety #freedomofspeech #censorship

before you take the child-safety talking points at face value…

https://www.effort.news/uk-lobbyh

#usa #uk #childsafety #freedomofspeech #censorship

Based on an analysis of twenty countries, Lenz et al. observed a sliding shift in censorship behavior based on the degree of authoritarianism.
Paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407109758_Digital_Control_National_Tactics_of_Internet_Censorship

#censorship #internetcensorship #internet #freedomofspeech #freespeech #cybersecurity #freedom

Based on an analysis of twenty countries, Lenz et al. observed a sliding shift in censorship behavior based on the degree of authoritarianism.
Paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407109758_Digital_Control_National_Tactics_of_Internet_Censorship

#censorship #internetcensorship #internet #freedomofspeech #freespeech #cybersecurity #freedom

Overview of #Internet #censorship datasets and platforms.
Source: our survey https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404825004213 (published last year at CoSe)
#censorshipcircumvention #internet #freedomofspeech #freedom #infosec #security #cybersecurity

Overview of #Internet #censorship datasets and platforms.
Source: our survey https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404825004213 (published last year at CoSe)
#censorshipcircumvention #internet #freedomofspeech #freedom #infosec #security #cybersecurity

Here's an opportunity to view a free public screening of the documentary The Librarians at 2200 N Bell Ave, in #Denton. August 29, 6:30pm. See attached image.

You can register here https://www.seilerhq.com/thelibrarians/register.php (no bitly) #TheLibrariansFilm #Librarians #FreedomOfSpeech #Libraries

Here's an opportunity to view a free public screening of the documentary The Librarians at 2200 N Bell Ave, in #Denton. August 29, 6:30pm. See attached image.

You can register here https://www.seilerhq.com/thelibrarians/register.php (no bitly) #TheLibrariansFilm #Librarians #FreedomOfSpeech #Libraries

#RuleOfLaw ⚖️
#FreedomOfSpeech 💬
#Democracy 🗳️

Hi,

❌ 0.6% support banning the AfD.
🔵 99.4% oppose banning the AfD.

A small left-wing scene 🎬 is not the majority.
Since 2019, a small group has tried to appear much larger than it is.

🗯️ “It seems that way.”

#RuleOfLaw ⚖️
#FreedomOfSpeech 💬
#Democracy 🗳️

Hi,

❌ 0.6% support banning the AfD.
🔵 99.4% oppose banning the AfD.

A small left-wing scene 🎬 is not the majority.
Since 2019, a small group has tried to appear much larger than it is.

🗯️ “It seems that way.”

on aimerait voir de tels jugements en France. Mais la justice n'y est plus indépendante!
un tribunal allemand considère que comparer Israhell au régime nazi relève de la liberté d'expression, et ne saurait être puni. Et paf!

German Court Rules Comparing Israel to Nazi Regime is Protected Speech

"A German appeals court acquitted a woman convicted over pro-Palestine Instagram posts comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.
The court ruled the posts constituted protected political expression rather than unlawful use of Nazi symbols.
Judges said the images clearly conveyed condemnation of Nazism rather than support for it.
The ruling overturned a lower court decision imposing a €2,400 fine....."

https://www.palestinechronicle.com/german-court-rules-comparing-israel-to-nazi-regime-is-protected-speech/

#liberteExpression
#freedomOfSpeech
#palestine
#freePalestine
#gaza
#germany
#nazis

on aimerait voir de tels jugements en France. Mais la justice n'y est plus indépendante!
un tribunal allemand considère que comparer Israhell au régime nazi relève de la liberté d'expression, et ne saurait être puni. Et paf!

German Court Rules Comparing Israel to Nazi Regime is Protected Speech

"A German appeals court acquitted a woman convicted over pro-Palestine Instagram posts comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.
The court ruled the posts constituted protected political expression rather than unlawful use of Nazi symbols.
Judges said the images clearly conveyed condemnation of Nazism rather than support for it.
The ruling overturned a lower court decision imposing a €2,400 fine....."

https://www.palestinechronicle.com/german-court-rules-comparing-israel-to-nazi-regime-is-protected-speech/

#liberteExpression
#freedomOfSpeech
#palestine
#freePalestine
#gaza
#germany
#nazis

@RussCheshire An excellent article and a demonstration as to why attempts to restrict the application of the FOI should be fought. Hiding information so that Glasgow councillors are not voting without the facts and their implications before them is just WRONG. And corrupt.

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/court-challenge-over-councillor-conduct-case-raises-free-speech-concerns

#FreedomOfSpeech #FOI #Scotland #Law

@RussCheshire An excellent article and a demonstration as to why attempts to restrict the application of the FOI should be fought. Hiding information so that Glasgow councillors are not voting without the facts and their implications before them is just WRONG. And corrupt.

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/court-challenge-over-councillor-conduct-case-raises-free-speech-concerns

#FreedomOfSpeech #FOI #Scotland #Law

Amnesty International UK Caves To JK Rowling, Issues Apology For Calling Anti-Trans Groups "Anti-Rights"

The organization has stood up to dictators and death squads, but Rowling and the UK's anti-speech laws were apparently too much.

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/amnesty-international-uk-caves-to?publication_id=994764&post_id=209276698

#trans #transrights #rowling #amnesty #amnestyinternatinal #freedomofpress #freedomofspeech #slapp

Amnesty International UK Caves To JK Rowling, Issues Apology For Calling Anti-Trans Groups "Anti-Rights"

The organization has stood up to dictators and death squads, but Rowling and the UK's anti-speech laws were apparently too much.

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/amnesty-international-uk-caves-to?publication_id=994764&post_id=209276698

#trans #transrights #rowling #amnesty #amnestyinternatinal #freedomofpress #freedomofspeech #slapp

Freedom of expression in sports: recent cases and implications

📰 Original title: 2026 MLB trade deadline preview: Passan's intel on every team

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/freedom-of-expression-in-sports-recent-cases-and-implications.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#sports #freedomofspeech #expression

Mullvad faced backlash after co-founder Daniel Berntsson personally donated SEK 5 million to Swedish populist party Örebropartiet, saying it was not a company action. 🛡️🇸🇪
The VPN provider said its privacy mission remains separate from founders’ views and focused on free speech and open technologies. 🔒🌐

@mullvadnet

🔗 https://mullvad.net/en/blog/donation-controversy

#TechNews #Mullvad #VPN #Privacy #OpenSource #DigitalRights #FreedomOfSpeech #Cybersecurity #Security #Encryption #Technology #FOSS #Internet #Transparency

Mullvad faced backlash after co-founder Daniel Berntsson personally donated SEK 5 million to Swedish populist party Örebropartiet, saying it was not a company action. 🛡️🇸🇪
The VPN provider said its privacy mission remains separate from founders’ views and focused on free speech and open technologies. 🔒🌐

@mullvadnet

🔗 https://mullvad.net/en/blog/donation-controversy

#TechNews #Mullvad #VPN #Privacy #OpenSource #DigitalRights #FreedomOfSpeech #Cybersecurity #Security #Encryption #Technology #FOSS #Internet #Transparency

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ABC argues that early license review by FCC is ‘retaliation’ for network’s coverage
By Jeremy Barr

In filing, network’s lawyers urged FCC to reject petitions to deny license renewals for eight local stations ABC owns and operate

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/30/abc-fcc-license-renewal-tv-stations

#ABC #Trumpadministration #USconstitutionandcivilliberties #Televisionindustry #WaltDisneyCompany #Televisionradio #Regulators #Freedomofspeech #Medialaw #LawUS #Media #USnews #TheGuardian #JeremyBarr

Social media posts critical of PM under scrutiny as Delhi Police seeks X user details https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/delhi-police-x-account-details-cjp-protests-free-speech-w5db3t3v?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DelhiPolice #X #SocialMedia #FreedomOfSpeech #CJPProtests

"New PM Andy Burnham will be challenged on Thursday to drop the Government’s efforts to keep the ban on Palestine Action which has so far seen thousands arrested "

but sadly the website is giving me "429 Too Many Requests"

Just a coincidence, right?

https://bylinetimes.com/2026/07/28/andy-burnham-faces-first-test-over-palestine-action-ban-this-week/

#PalestineAction #AndyBurnham #UKLaw #FreedomOfSpeech #Protest #Terrorism #UKpol #UKpolitics

"New PM Andy Burnham will be challenged on Thursday to drop the Government’s efforts to keep the ban on Palestine Action which has so far seen thousands arrested "

but sadly the website is giving me "429 Too Many Requests"

Just a coincidence, right?

https://bylinetimes.com/2026/07/28/andy-burnham-faces-first-test-over-palestine-action-ban-this-week/

#PalestineAction #AndyBurnham #UKLaw #FreedomOfSpeech #Protest #Terrorism #UKpol #UKpolitics

The Digital Front of Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/27/the-digital-front-of-albanias-flamingo-revolution/bi/

The Digital Front of Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/27/the-digital-front-of-albanias-flamingo-revolution/bi/

@nizarus

Thank for your reply.

humm I don't know.. seem odd we could see neutral stuff you posted but not the others.. and anyways here the "answer" of burnout.cafe ( in the image )

Haaa #FreedomOfSpeech has a hard life...

@nizarus

Thank for your reply.

humm I don't know.. seem odd we could see neutral stuff you posted but not the others.. and anyways here the "answer" of burnout.cafe ( in the image )

Haaa #FreedomOfSpeech has a hard life...

A quotation not from Voltaire

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

Voltaire (1694-1778) French writer [pseud. of Francois-Marie Arouet]
(Spurious)

More about this misquote: wist.info/voltaire/34462/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #voltaire #defense #freepress #freespeech #freedomofexpression #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #integrity #principle #selfsacrifice

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They made memes about it

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ek3l9gp7go

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49034344

#HackerNews #IndianPolice #CockroachProtests #Memes #SocialMedia #FreedomOfSpeech

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They made memes about it

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ek3l9gp7go

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49034344

#HackerNews #IndianPolice #CockroachProtests #Memes #SocialMedia #FreedomOfSpeech

#WeThePeople #PowerOfThePeople #DoYourDUTY #VOTE
#2026MidTerms #MidTerms2026 #VoteBlue #VoteDemocrat
#2026Election #Vote2026 #2026Vote #Election2026 #Democracy
#NoMoreLies #NoSaveAct #VotingRights #EarlyVoting #PostalVoting
#FirstAmendment #FreedomOfSpeech #VoteProgressive #FreeSpeech

#WeThePeople #PowerOfThePeople #DoYourDUTY #VOTE
#2026MidTerms #MidTerms2026 #VoteBlue #VoteDemocrat
#2026Election #Vote2026 #2026Vote #Election2026 #Democracy
#NoMoreLies #NoSaveAct #VotingRights #EarlyVoting #PostalVoting
#FirstAmendment #FreedomOfSpeech #VoteProgressive #FreeSpeech

The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them, they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.

The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them, they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.

LGBTQI+ artists have been targeted for ‘insulting Christianity’. To queer people, this feels particularly cruel | James Thorpe
By James Thorpe

A theatre pop-up in a former Sydney church has been accused of ‘offensive trade’. But if causing offence can lead to eviction, every artist is vulnerable

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/divine-playhouse-sydney-lgbtq-events-cancelled-for-queer-people-this-feels-cruel-ntwnfb

#LGBTQrights #Sydney #Australianews #Culture #Artsfunding #NewSouthWales #NewSouthWalespolitics #Religion #Christianity #Freedomofspeech #Freedomofreligion #TheGuardian #JamesThorpe

Lest we forget: This so-called Labour regime is the most authoritarian UK government in modern history. They’re not just coming for speech. They’re coming for thought as well!!!

“The UK Government Has Become a Security Threat to Its Own People”

by Nouri in Manufactuting Dissent on Substack

@uk_politics

“This [UK Labour] government has stopped pretending it serves the British public. It serves foreign interests first, and it expects everyone else to swallow it quietly. The IRGC designation wasn’t about safety. It was about signalling obedience. It was about showing the Israel‑aligned security lobby that Labour will bend whenever told to”

https://open.substack.com/pub/mandissent/p/the-uk-government-has-become-a-security

#Press #SocialMedia #Journalism #UK #Labour #Mahmood #FreedomOfSpeech #AbuseOfPower #Dictatordhip #Tyrrany #Authoritarianism #Terrorism #TerrorismAct #IRGC #Proscription #Iran #Narrative #Censorship #IsraelLobby #Starmer #NationalSecurityAct

Lest we forget: This so-called Labour regime is the most authoritarian UK government in modern history. They’re not just coming for speech. They’re coming for thought as well!!!

“The UK Government Has Become a Security Threat to Its Own People”

by Nouri in Manufactuting Dissent on Substack

@uk_politics

“This [UK Labour] government has stopped pretending it serves the British public. It serves foreign interests first, and it expects everyone else to swallow it quietly. The IRGC designation wasn’t about safety. It was about signalling obedience. It was about showing the Israel‑aligned security lobby that Labour will bend whenever told to”

https://open.substack.com/pub/mandissent/p/the-uk-government-has-become-a-security

#Press #SocialMedia #Journalism #UK #Labour #Mahmood #FreedomOfSpeech #AbuseOfPower #Dictatordhip #Tyrrany #Authoritarianism #Terrorism #TerrorismAct #IRGC #Proscription #Iran #Narrative #Censorship #IsraelLobby #Starmer #NationalSecurityAct

Threatening the president's life is one freedom of speech Americans DON'T have, under any administration.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reportedly-warned-us-that-iran-devised-a-new-plot-to-assassinate-trump/

#us #usa #america #freedom #freedomofspeech #freespeech #president #threat

Threatening the president's life is one freedom of speech Americans DON'T have, under any administration.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reportedly-warned-us-that-iran-devised-a-new-plot-to-assassinate-trump/

#us #usa #america #freedom #freedomofspeech #freespeech #president #threat

It wouldn't just extinguish competition. It would extinguish freedom of speech.

Let's not forget that Warner Bros. owns CNN. The owner of Paramount Skydance is a zionist&trumpist piece of 💩 that has openly declared his distain for CNN.

It will be similar to what Musk has done to Twitter, censoring what's good and allowing what's evil.

I genuinely hope they win and block this unholy union.

#WarnerBrosDiscovery #Skydance #Paramount #Zionism #Corruption #US #America #Streaming #DirtyPoliticians #Capitalism #CorporateGreed #EatTheRich #Consolidation #FreedomOfSpeech

https://apnews.com/article/paramount-warner-bros-antitrust-ce87c4c10c956cbb5d98cdc7e954126b