GEC Defunding: A Win for Free Speech, But Larger Censorship System Remains
The Biden administration's Global Engagement Center (GEC), a key component of its extensive censorship apparatus, was defunded in December 2024, eliminating a $61 million budget and 120 employees; however, a larger censorship system remains across various agencies and organizations.
GEC Defunding: A Win for Free Speech, But Larger Censorship System Remains
The Biden administration's Global Engagement Center (GEC), a key component of its extensive censorship apparatus, was defunded in December 2024, eliminating a $61 million budget and 120 employees; however, a larger censorship system remains across various agencies and organizations.
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52% Bias Score
Suriname NDP Apologizes After Memorial Censorship Controversy
Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid using terms like "murderer" and "convict" at a memorial, prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to partially boycott coverage due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.
Suriname NDP Apologizes After Memorial Censorship Controversy
Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid using terms like "murderer" and "convict" at a memorial, prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to partially boycott coverage due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.
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32% Bias Score
Suriname Media Boycotts Bouterse Vigil Following Censorship Request
Supporters of deceased former President Desi Bouterse held a vigil at the NDP headquarters in Paramaribo, where journalists were asked to avoid using words like "murderer" and "convict," leading to a partial boycott by Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd before the NDP apologized citing a misunderstanding. ...
Suriname Media Boycotts Bouterse Vigil Following Censorship Request
Supporters of deceased former President Desi Bouterse held a vigil at the NDP headquarters in Paramaribo, where journalists were asked to avoid using words like "murderer" and "convict," leading to a partial boycott by Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd before the NDP apologized citing a misunderstanding. ...
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36% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's broadcasting and operations in the West Bank on Wednesday, citing "inciting materials" and interference in internal affairs, marking the first such restriction imposed by Palestinian officials against the network, which has also faced restrictions fro...
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's broadcasting and operations in the West Bank on Wednesday, citing "inciting materials" and interference in internal affairs, marking the first such restriction imposed by Palestinian officials against the network, which has also faced restrictions fro...
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36% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's West Bank operations on Wednesday, citing "inciting material" and accusations of biased reporting, mirroring Israel's prior closure of Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau; Al Jazeera accuses the PA of trying to hide the truth about events in the occupied ter...
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's West Bank operations on Wednesday, citing "inciting material" and accusations of biased reporting, mirroring Israel's prior closure of Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau; Al Jazeera accuses the PA of trying to hide the truth about events in the occupied ter...
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's West Bank operations on Wednesday, citing "inciting material," following Israel's May closure of its Ramallah bureau and September raid, prompting Al Jazeera to accuse the PA of hiding the truth about Jenin.
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera's West Bank operations on Wednesday, citing "inciting material," following Israel's May closure of its Ramallah bureau and September raid, prompting Al Jazeera to accuse the PA of hiding the truth about Jenin.
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44% Bias Score
China's Crackdown: Jin Xing's Canceled Performances Highlight LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Chinese authorities have canceled several performances by transgender dancer Jin Xing, raising concerns about increased restrictions on the LGBTQ+ community under Xi Jinping's leadership, reversing earlier signs of acceptance.
China's Crackdown: Jin Xing's Canceled Performances Highlight LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Chinese authorities have canceled several performances by transgender dancer Jin Xing, raising concerns about increased restrictions on the LGBTQ+ community under Xi Jinping's leadership, reversing earlier signs of acceptance.
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44% Bias Score
Suriname NDP Censorship Request at Bouterse Memorial Sparks Debate
Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid terms like "murderer" and "convicted," prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to halt live reporting due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.
Suriname NDP Censorship Request at Bouterse Memorial Sparks Debate
Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid terms like "murderer" and "convicted," prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to halt live reporting due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in Monthly Losses for US Small Businesses
The US Congress's mandate to ban TikTok by January 19th due to national security concerns threatens to cost small businesses $1 billion monthly, as many rely on the platform for customer acquisition; the incoming president has requested a stay on the ban.
TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in Monthly Losses for US Small Businesses
The US Congress's mandate to ban TikTok by January 19th due to national security concerns threatens to cost small businesses $1 billion monthly, as many rely on the platform for customer acquisition; the incoming president has requested a stay on the ban.
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60% Bias Score
Chinese Activist Escapes to Canada Amidst Increased Censorship
Lu Yuyu, a Chinese activist, escaped to Canada after years of government surveillance, paying smugglers to leave China via Laos and Thailand. His escape highlights the risks faced by those documenting social unrest in China, where large-scale protests have declined amidst increasing censorship.
Chinese Activist Escapes to Canada Amidst Increased Censorship
Lu Yuyu, a Chinese activist, escaped to Canada after years of government surveillance, paying smugglers to leave China via Laos and Thailand. His escape highlights the risks faced by those documenting social unrest in China, where large-scale protests have declined amidst increasing censorship.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's New Blogger Registry: Increased Control, Reduced Independence
Starting January 2025, Russian bloggers with over 10,000 subscribers must register on the Gosuslugi portal; failure to do so will result in advertising and monetization bans, impacting income and potentially silencing independent voices as part of a broader government strategy to control online disc...
Russia's New Blogger Registry: Increased Control, Reduced Independence
Starting January 2025, Russian bloggers with over 10,000 subscribers must register on the Gosuslugi portal; failure to do so will result in advertising and monetization bans, impacting income and potentially silencing independent voices as part of a broader government strategy to control online disc...
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1.3 Billion in Creator Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. this month threatens to eliminate \$1.3 billion in creator revenue, impacting 84 percent of influencers who are women, and forcing many to seek alternative income streams as they prepare for the loss of a primary income source.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1.3 Billion in Creator Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. this month threatens to eliminate \$1.3 billion in creator revenue, impacting 84 percent of influencers who are women, and forcing many to seek alternative income streams as they prepare for the loss of a primary income source.
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48% Bias Score