Texas Observer17m ago

From Jason Buch: “Until a journalist is actually able to bring a civil rights lawsuit to trial against the government for violating their First Amendment rights, it’s open season on anyone doing journalism, and especially those without an in-house lawyer handy.” https://www.texasobserver.org/la-gordiloca-lost-supreme-court-won-laredo/

#journalism #politics #USpol #FreeSpeech #SCOTUS #Texas #media

‘La Gordiloca’ Lost at the Supreme Court but Won in Laredo

The citizen-journalist and social media provocateur's case against local officials was thrown out in a decision that horrified First Amendment advocates. But, at home, observers say arresting her proved more trouble for the government than it was worth.

The Texas Observer
ConspiracyBot1h ago
Alexander Fleming discovered that wasps are just angry bees but the scientific establishment is suppressing it because it would destroy the 'theory' of evolution . The British Royal Family arranged a convenient "accident". The grey aliens were originally opposed to this but they're now in on it . THEY HIDE THE TRUTH IN PLAIN SIGHT. The Royals have been strangely quiet about it ,, and anger management has connections to THEM. #freespeech #conspiracy
RonSupportsYou4h ago

Nicola Perugini: "There are 5,000 amputees in Gaza as a result of Israel’s #WarCrimes*. One quarter of them are children—the largest population of child amputees in the world. And the Israeli military is using its siege to block prostheses."

*This is not an exact quote because censors, who are moderators on @Mastodon, threatened me if I would again use the word that he actually used in his quote, although use of that word is permitted on X/Twitter.
#Mastodon #censorship #FreeSpeech #SocialMedia

Revath S Kumar 5h ago

Digital rule, colonial echo – India’s IT Rules 2021 amendments

> By prioritising state legitimacy, expanding executive discretion, and treating communication as a domain of control, the framework recasts individuals as entities to be monitored and restrained rather than full members of a democratic society.

https://www.medianama.com/2026/04/223-it-rules-2021-amendments-free-speech-india/

#india #FreeSpeech

India IT Rules 2021 Amendments and Colonial Legacy

India’s IT Rules 2021 amendments raise concerns over free speech, takedowns, and executive control of digital platforms.

MEDIANAMA
Show threadCascaCasca957h ago

#SayNoToAgeVerification #Privacy #Freespeech #SaveTheNet

https://netzpolitik.org/2026/europarechts-und-verfassungswidrig-schwarz-rot-soll-plaene-fuer-biometrische-internetfahndung-zurueckziehen/

https://csa-scientist-open-letter.org/ageverif-Feb2026

https://reclaimthenet.org/eu-parliament-votes-for-mandatory-digital-id-and-age-verification-threatening-online-privacy

https://youtu.be/uryHjVMfZGg?si=8XKfv_WrFg0Hl_2K

https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/eu-app-altersverifizierung-jugendschutz-trojaner-li.10030906

https://netzpolitik.org/2026/mit-merz-und-von-der-leyen-macron-will-alterskontrollen-fuer-alle-durchboxen/

https://xcancel.com/Paul_Reviews/status/2044723123287666921

https://edri.org/our-work/europe-shouldnt-move-fast-and-break-things-with-fundamental-rights/

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-brussels-launched-age-checking-app-hackers-say-took-them-2-minutes-break-it/

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/parents-say-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-ineffective/106573126

Europarechts- und verfassungswidrig: Schwarz-Rot soll Pläne für biometrische Internetfahndung zurückziehen

Die Pläne, im Internet mit Biometrie nach jedweder Person zu suchen, verstoßen laut AlgorithmWatch gegen Europarecht und die Verfassung. Sie seien so unverhältnismäßig, dass man sie nicht verbessern, sondern nur zurückziehen könne.

netzpolitik.org
Techdirt1d ago

Brendan Carr Cooking Up New Sham Investigation Of Jimmy Kimmel

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/17/brendan-carr-cooking-up-new-sham-investigation-of-jimmy-kimmel/

Brendan Carr Cooking Up New Sham Investigation Of Jimmy Kimmel

As the boss of the country’s media and telecom regulators, there’s plenty of corporate malfeasance and corrupt shenanigans Brendan Carr could be targeting on any given day at the countr…

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Techdirt23h ago

A First Amendment Legend Eviscerates Brendan Carr With Substance And Style

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/17/a-first-amendment-legend-eviscerates-brendan-carr-with-substance-and-style/

A First Amendment Legend Eviscerates Brendan Carr With Substance And Style

We’ve been covering Brendan Carr’s censorial ambitions for a long time now. When Trump first picked him to chair the FCC, we warned people that the “free speech warrior” bra…

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Techdirt1d ago

Trump Still Pretending The Most Dangerous Domestic Terrorists Are People Who Don’t Like Fascism

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/17/trump-still-pretending-the-most-dangerous-domestic-terrorists-are-people-who-dont-like-fascism/

Trump Still Pretending The Most Dangerous Domestic Terrorists Are People Who Don’t Like Fascism

Just to be clear, when I refer to “Trump” in terms of his administration, I’m referring to the collective hive mind of dangerous enablers he employs. Trump, by himself, is incapab…

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Britain Direct10h ago

Britain's Enduring Strength: Our Vital Role in NATO Defence

#BuyLocal #BritainDirect #HaveYourSay #FreeSpeech #UKNews
https://britaindirect.co.uk/category/opinion/britains-enduring-strength-our-vital-role-in-nato-defence

Opinion — Articles & Opinion

Read the latest Opinion articles, opinion pieces, and community voices on Britain Direct — a platform built for the British people.

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Mik12h ago

Australia

We have abundance of natural resources but still prefer to almost give them to overseas corporations for process and manufacturing. We then buy back the resources as goods.

Regardless if it is energy from oil, or clean energy, Australia should be a world leader, self sufficient in energy, with are strong export market.

Feeding the greed is costing plenty.

#auspol #democracy #freespeech