Balkan InsightEU Urged to Ease Visa Regulations for ‘Isolated’ Turkish Journalists
oatmealQ: How are journalists in Gaza silenced?
“In Gaza, we have to fight for press freedom every day under fire. It is not a guaranteed right. The Israeli government not only isolates us but deliberately targets us and our families. The Israeli army has bombed our offices, our makeshift media tents and our cars. They kept taking it further. The internet and means of communication are cut off, and even access to food and water is blocked. This is how they try to suppress us. It is a comprehensive war to erase the truth.
Palestinian journalist Hisham Zaqout: “We are the only voice of Gaza” https://www.folia.nl/en/actueel/172699/palestinian-journalist-hisham-zaqout-we-are-the-only-voice-of-gaza
Rights Group Says Turkish Journalist’s Arrest Shows Govt ‘Fears Free Press’
Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)From Hitler to ‘Pinocchio’: Germany’s speech laws collide with satire https://www.politico.eu/article/from-hitler-pinocchio-germany-speech-laws-collide-satire-banned-symbols/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #DigitalServicesAct #Societyandculture #Lawenforcement #Mediafreedom #SocialMedia #Technology #Democracy #Judiciary #Platforms #Courts
Voteinorout 🇺🇸#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran
The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resort... https://instagr.am/p/DV_Ig4zEsYT/
The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resort... https://instagr.am/p/DV_Ig4zEsYT/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resorting to such measures. The current situation involves unclear motives in Iran, with reported American casualties and growing concerns over press freedom. — The Trump Admin is threatening media outlets that cover the Iran War. If you don’t want to be called a fascist - don’t do fascist stuff. Follow @timfullerton for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"
58 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on March 17, 2026: "#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resorting to such measures. The current situation involves unclear motives in Iran, with reported American casualties and growing concerns over press freedom. — The Trump Admin is threatening media outlets that cover the Iran War. If you don’t want to be called a fascist - don’t do fascist stuff. Follow @timfullerton for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".
#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran
The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resort... https://instagr.am/p/DV-qI7bgqkV/
The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resort... https://instagr.am/p/DV-qI7bgqkV/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resorting to such measures. The current situation involves unclear motives in Iran, with reported American casualties and growing concerns over press freedom. — Trump doubles down on threat to shut down media that he doesn’t like. Follow @aaronparnas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics"
50 likes, 3 comments - voteinorout on March 17, 2026: "#BrendanCarr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses over negative war coverage in Iran, sparking accusations of media intimidation. Critics say this move echoes #DonaldTrump's attempts to control press narratives. #MediaFreedom #Iran The unprecedented action by FCC Chair #BrendanCarr contrasts with past administrations, like #GeorgeWBush, who faced criticism during the Iraq War without resorting to such measures. The current situation involves unclear motives in Iran, with reported American casualties and growing concerns over press freedom. — Trump doubles down on threat to shut down media that he doesn’t like. Follow @aaronparnas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics".
Kevin Karhan 
Personally I expect the #FCC to sooner or later ban #journalism aka. anyone who isn't praising #Trump 24/7 and banning #journalists as well as #media from overseas as a whole.
- So I'd hope that @dw_innovation / #DWnews improves upon their work re: access, not just for people from heavily censored locations like #Russia ¹ but generally.
- Please do make a presence in the #Fediverse beyond merely watching out but also more prominently advertise your #OnionService on @torproject / #Tor:
https://dwnewsgngmhlplxy6o2twtfgjnrnjxbegbwqx6wnotdhkzt562tszfid.onion
- Please do make a presence in the #Fediverse beyond merely watching out but also more prominently advertise your #OnionService on @torproject / #Tor:
For those curious, there's a checker tool to see if #Roskomnadzor blocked a #domain...
https://www.dw.com/en/youtube-whatsapp-blocked-in-russia/a-75940102
#InternetCensorship #Censorship #MediaFreedom #PressFreedom #InformationWarfare #Disinformation #Propaganda #Oppression #Germany
Salman MehdiCalling journalists “fake news” while threatening licences is dangerous. First Amendment violation, Brendan. Media must be accountable, but political threats harm free speech. Abuse of power erodes democracy. Do this and millions will see you in court.
#PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #MediaFreedom #Democracy #Accountability
Hacker NewsHead of FCC threatens broadcaster licenses over critical coverage of Iran war
https://twitter.com/BrendanCarrFCC/status/2032855414233047172
#HackerNews #FCC #Threats #BroadcasterLicenses #IranWar #MediaFreedom
Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) on X
Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they
Albania’s TikTok Ban Violated Free Expression, Court Rules
