By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net

Luiz Edson Fachin with gray hair and glasses speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie against a dark background

Speaking at an event celebrating press freedom, Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin renewed calls for Congress to craft mechanisms aimed at controlling so-called “fake news” online, a move that amplifies growing pressure for more regulation of digital speech in Brazil. Continue reading “Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin Renews Push for Regulation of Online Speech and “Fake News” Amid Press “Freedom” Forum”

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

The future of the “Antisemitism Awareness Act” was thrown into jeopardy on Wednesday after Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey together with Rand Paul’s backing introduced a series of amendments to undermine the bill’s aim of outlawing criticism of Jews and Israel. Continue reading “Antisemitism Awareness Act ‘in Jeopardy’ After Pushback From Democrats and Rand Paul”

By The Post Millennial

The 19-year-old suspect accused of setting fire to a Tesla dealership in Kansas City has been released from federal custody after a judge cited the individual’s ADHD diagnosis and limited access to “gender-affirming care” in detention as factors in the decision. Continue reading “Tesla arson suspect released as judge cites DHD, lack of ‘gender-affirming care’ in jail”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that Israeli attacks killed 50 Palestinians and wounded 113 over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed strikes continue to pound the Strip amid a total Israeli blockade. Continue reading “Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 50 in 24 Hours Amid Starvation Blockade”

By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net

Khan with short gray hair wearing a blue suit and white shirt sitting indoors with a serious expression, in front of a beige wall with decorative carvings and a small statue in the background.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an £875,000 ($1,170M) expansion of his Shared Endeavour Fund, using the tragic mass stabbing and murders in Southport to justify an intensified campaign against what he describes as “online conspiracy theories and misinformation.” Continue reading “London Mayor Sadiq Khan Cites Southport Stabbing to Justify Targeting Online “Conspiracy Theories” and “Misinformation””

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

President Trump is not making good on his pledge to conduct mass deportations, according to a new analysis from Scripps News that dug into deportation numbers Immigration and Customs Enforcement has tried to hide. Continue reading “Scripps: ‘Mass Deportations’ Are Not Happening Under Trump”