China bans Peppa Pig videos for being associated with gangster culture
First Winnie the Pooh. Now Peppa?
On May 2, 2018 by Christine Friar
Facebook publishes full internal guidelines on violence, hate speech, and nudity
The social network is also expanding its appeal process.
On Apr 24, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
Russia brings down its internet trying to hunt down Telegram app
More than 19 million IPs were blocked.
On Apr 20, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
Google kills tool used to bypass strong internet censorship
The update could hurt apps like Signal and Psiphon.
On Apr 19, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
Trump signs controversial ‘sex-trafficking’ bill FOSTA into law
Sex workers warn the law will lead to deaths.
On Apr 11, 2018 by Ana Valens
China bans online parody videos that ‘distort, mock, or defame’
China wants its videos to promote ‘fine traditional Chinese culture.’
On Mar 24, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz
The slow creep of internet shutdowns
Internet shutdowns are increasingly being used around the world to silence opposition.
On Mar 13, 2018 by Nithin Coca
YouTube deletes thousands of videos from extremist cleric Anwar al-Awlaki
Anwar al-Awlaki’s videos have remained popular, even after his death.
On Nov 13, 2017 by Audra Schroeder
Canada relaxes rules around saying ‘f**k’ on the radio
The ruling came after several clips had the word in it–including Madonna’s speech at the Women’s March following Trump’s election.
On Nov 9, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
Twitter bans ads from Russian outlets RT and Sputnik
Twitter said RT and Sputnik will not be able to advertise ‘effective immediately.’
On Oct 26, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
Twitter blocks Rep. Blackburn ad over debunked claim about Planned Parenthood ‘baby body parts’
Blackburn claims she ‘stopped the sale of baby body parts,’ which Twitter found ‘inflammatory.’
On Oct 9, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich
How activists of color lose battles against Facebook’s moderator army
For activists of color, Facebook’s censorship is a baffling maze with no clear exit.
On Aug 18, 2017 by Aaron Sankin
Apple takes down internet anti-censorship apps in China
‘I would expect Apple to value human rights over profits.’
On Jul 29, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
Winnie the Pooh is now banned in China
Can Piglet be far behind?
On Jul 17, 2017 by David Britton
Turkish judge bans access to Supreme Court ruling
‘There is no legal barrier to a local judge banning access to the Supreme Court website.’
On Jul 13, 2017 by Efe Kerem Sozeri
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