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Where state-sponsored religion is hampering free speech on Facebook

India, Turkey, and Pakistan are the biggest offenders.

On Nov 9, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Russia’s crackdown on free speech spreads to Google, Twitter, Facebook

The new rules could cost U.S. companies an extra $45 million per year.

On Sep 26, 2014 by Eric Geller

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How the SAVE Act will turn digital platforms into the arm of the law

Sex worker welfare might not matter, but the interests of big tech do.

On Sep 11, 2014 by Alana Massey

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The case for (and against) a rewind button on social media

Having a seven-second delay when posting to Facebook might seem like a simple solution, but it's more complicated than you think.

On Aug 15, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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This map lets you watch DDoS attacks in real time

So much DDoS!

On Aug 5, 2014 by Eric Geller

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Supreme Court to decide what constitutes a ‘threat’ on Facebook

Fights over free speech are never pretty.

On Jun 17, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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CloudFlare, Project Galileo aim to protect online free speech against DDoS attacks

Protecting free speech on the back end.

On Jun 12, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Reddit bans infamous forum about beating women

Don't celebrate yet—the copycats are already popping up.

On Jun 10, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Free speech means learning when to shut up

Real free speech can’t happen unless some people shut up.

On Jun 6, 2014 by Nathan Pensky

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The problem with the SAVE Act isn’t just about free speech, say lawmakers

The ACLU doesn't like it, but lawmakers have their own reasons for concern.

On May 27, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Saudi Arabia sentences political blogger to 1,000 lashes, 10 years in prison

The number of lashes was originally 600.

On May 8, 2014 by Lewis Parker

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Need a job? China is hiring ‘sexual content appraisers’ for porn crackdown

Their job might be to watch porn all day, but it's way less fun than it sounds. 

On May 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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John Kerry: Internet access is a ‘fundamental’ human right

"The freedoms that we seek in the virtual square and public square are absolutely one and the same."

On Apr 28, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Twitter reportedly caves, will ban user accounts in Turkey

Twitter's ban has been lifted in Turkey, while YouTube's remains.

On Apr 15, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Meet Mary Anne Franks, the lawyer behind U.S. revenge porn laws

She fights for exploited women. Free speech advocates call her the enemy.

On Apr 15, 2014 by Kevin Collier