Brazilian Legislators Challenge State Censorship Before Inter-American Commission
Five Brazilian legislators, aided by ADF International, are challenging Brazil's censorship before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, citing a 39-day ban on X and broader free speech violations, arguing it affected over 20 million users and violated their rights under the American Conven...
Brazilian Legislators Challenge State Censorship Before Inter-American Commission
Five Brazilian legislators, aided by ADF International, are challenging Brazil's censorship before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, citing a 39-day ban on X and broader free speech violations, arguing it affected over 20 million users and violated their rights under the American Conven...
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48% Bias Score
Russian Mobile Carriers Slow YouTube Access Amidst Government Crackdown
Major Russian mobile carriers have dramatically slowed access to YouTube, impacting over 70% of users following increased complaints and government statements citing YouTube's violation of Russian law and disrespect towards the country; the slowdown started in August and intensified since December 1...
Russian Mobile Carriers Slow YouTube Access Amidst Government Crackdown
Major Russian mobile carriers have dramatically slowed access to YouTube, impacting over 70% of users following increased complaints and government statements citing YouTube's violation of Russian law and disrespect towards the country; the slowdown started in August and intensified since December 1...
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48% Bias Score
Kyrgyzstan Passes Defamation Law, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Kyrgyz Parliament passed a law imposing fines for defamation, reduced from initial proposals, with enforcement shifted to law enforcement agencies; critics fear this restricts free speech, adding to existing limitations on online information.
Kyrgyzstan Passes Defamation Law, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Kyrgyz Parliament passed a law imposing fines for defamation, reduced from initial proposals, with enforcement shifted to law enforcement agencies; critics fear this restricts free speech, adding to existing limitations on online information.
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48% Bias Score
Facebook Engagement Plummets for Palestinian News Outlets Amidst Israel-Gaza War
BBC research reveals a 77% drop in Facebook engagement for Palestinian news outlets after the October 7th Hamas attacks, while Israeli outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about potential bias in Meta's content moderation policies and the impact on information access during the Israel-Gaza w...
Facebook Engagement Plummets for Palestinian News Outlets Amidst Israel-Gaza War
BBC research reveals a 77% drop in Facebook engagement for Palestinian news outlets after the October 7th Hamas attacks, while Israeli outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about potential bias in Meta's content moderation policies and the impact on information access during the Israel-Gaza w...
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48% Bias Score
Starlink Circumvents Iran's Internet Censorship
Despite being banned in Iran, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has provided uncensored internet access to an estimated 20,000 Iranians via an underground network of smugglers and activists, circumventing government controls and highlighting the demand for free information.
Starlink Circumvents Iran's Internet Censorship
Despite being banned in Iran, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has provided uncensored internet access to an estimated 20,000 Iranians via an underground network of smugglers and activists, circumventing government controls and highlighting the demand for free information.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review TikTok Ban's Constitutionality
The US Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a law that could ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finds a non-adversarial investor, prompting concerns about free speech and national security.
Supreme Court to Review TikTok Ban's Constitutionality
The US Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a law that could ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finds a non-adversarial investor, prompting concerns about free speech and national security.
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44% Bias Score
Roskomnadzor Threatens YouTube with Action Over Alleged Violations
Russia's Roskomnadzor is threatening YouTube with unspecified actions for alleged violations of Russian law, citing the blocking of Russian musicians' channels and disrespect towards Russia, following previous instances of YouTube slowdown in the country starting in July.
Roskomnadzor Threatens YouTube with Action Over Alleged Violations
Russia's Roskomnadzor is threatening YouTube with unspecified actions for alleged violations of Russian law, citing the blocking of Russian musicians' channels and disrespect towards Russia, following previous instances of YouTube slowdown in the country starting in July.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Government Accused of Silencing Dissent Amidst Gaza War
The Israeli government is facing criticism for actions perceived as attempts to silence dissenting opinions by defunding cultural institutions like the KAN public broadcaster, Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and Batsheva Dance Company, and by controlling school curricula, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza.
Israel Government Accused of Silencing Dissent Amidst Gaza War
The Israeli government is facing criticism for actions perceived as attempts to silence dissenting opinions by defunding cultural institutions like the KAN public broadcaster, Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and Batsheva Dance Company, and by controlling school curricula, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th concerning a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. by January 19th, a challenge brought by TikTok and users arguing the law violates the First Amendment; a lower court upheld the law citing national security concerns.
Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th concerning a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. by January 19th, a challenge brought by TikTok and users arguing the law violates the First Amendment; a lower court upheld the law citing national security concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Threat to American Media: Lawsuits, Settlements, and FCC Scrutiny
Donald Trump plans to sue the Des Moines Register for a pre-election poll; his appointees threaten legal action against media; ABC News settled with Trump for $15 million, and social media faces FCC scrutiny under Brendan Carr.
Trump's Threat to American Media: Lawsuits, Settlements, and FCC Scrutiny
Donald Trump plans to sue the Des Moines Register for a pre-election poll; his appointees threaten legal action against media; ABC News settled with Trump for $15 million, and social media faces FCC scrutiny under Brendan Carr.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of TikTok Sale Mandate
The US Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a law forcing TikTok's sale by January 19th to prevent alleged Chinese government espionage and manipulation, despite claims this violates free speech and would cost businesses and creators hundreds of millions of dollars.
Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of TikTok Sale Mandate
The US Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a law forcing TikTok's sale by January 19th to prevent alleged Chinese government espionage and manipulation, despite claims this violates free speech and would cost businesses and creators hundreds of millions of dollars.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Shutdown Deadline: Supreme Court Appeal Looms
Facing a January 19, 2025 deadline, TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest due to national security concerns; the Supreme Court will decide if the ban, impacting 170 million users, will proceed.
TikTok Faces US Shutdown Deadline: Supreme Court Appeal Looms
Facing a January 19, 2025 deadline, TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest due to national security concerns; the Supreme Court will decide if the ban, impacting 170 million users, will proceed.
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48% Bias Score