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Markus Söder insulted: ex-politician sentenced for "Södolf" speech: Political Ash Wednesday is usually a time for lashing out. But what the Austrian ...
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New Online Speech Law Could Chill Political Humor in Sri Lanka: A sweeping new law on online speech threatens the political humor that has helped the island ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/asia/sri-lanka-online-safety-act.html
Elon Musk Is a Far-Right Activist: One tweet says it all.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/elon-musk-twitter-far-right-activist/672436/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X: Drastic Value Loss After Twitter Acquisition
- Elon Musk did not make a good financial deal with the acquisition of Twitter.
- Elon Musk's online platform X has experienced a significant value loss within one year.
- The value of X is estimated to be less than half of what was paid under the name Twitter.
- Musk is trying to fill the gap with subscription revenues.
PEN Berlin is losing its way in its rhetoric against Israel: Eva Menasse is one of the speakers for the authors' association. She believes there is a climate of ...
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New York judge lifts gag order in Trump civil fraud trial: A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on ...
apnews.com/article/trump-letitia-james-fraud-trial-gag-order-c25e51a094dbcdeffbf67589b1c07f37
Quick Glance: Trump Condemns Judge and Clerk in Fraud Case
- The former president filed a lawsuit against the judge in the civil case, after being barred from speaking about the judicial staff.
- Trump's attorneys argued that the gag order was unconstitutional.
- This means that Mr. Trump and his attorneys can once again publicly comment about the court officials, at least for the time being.
- The former president wasted no time in reopening attacks on Judge Engoron, describing his actions as 'radical and unprecedented'.
Twitter takeover: how a year of Elon Musk rendered the platform useless: We’ve watched in horrified fascination as the town square that was once the world’s ...
theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/27/elon-musk-twitter-x-one-year-anniversary
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter and Causes Chaos
- Elon Musk has negatively impacted Twitter in many ways - for users, advertisers, the internet at large, and potentially even for democracy.
- Musk now offers an imprecisely defined revenue-sharing model for larger accounts, allowing them to earn money from ad impressions around their posts.
- The For You Feed, X's algorithmic fire hose that shows you posts it believes you'll like instead of posts you explicitly want to see, is actually quite good.
- It helps me avoid posts that I might actually like.
Forbes says she may have won SNP race if she'd been quiet on religion: KATE Forbes has said she may have won the SNP leadership contest if she had decided to ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23811709.forbes-says-may-won-snp-race-quiet-religion/
First case already found: Trouble with Twitter posts? Musk promises legal assistance
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Arger-mit-Twitter-Posts-Musk-verspricht-Rechtsbeistand-article24308929.html
X Corp. sues non-profit accusing Elon Musk's Twitter of fueling online hate speech: 'Scare campaign'
foxbusiness.com/politics/x-corp-sues-non-profit-accusing-elon-musks-twitter-fueling-online-hate-speech-scare-campaign
Quick Glance: Musk threatens legal action against researchers for documenting increase in hateful tweets
- The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue independent researchers whose research has documented an increase in hate speech on the platform.
- Musk, a self-proclaimed free speech absolutist, has welcomed white supremacists and election deniers to the platform, which he renamed X a month ago.
- The organization regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism, or harmful behavior on social media platforms like X, TikTok, or Facebook.
- The organization has published multiple reports criticizing Musk's leadership and detailing an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech and climate misinformation since the purchase.
Law curbing internet speech shocks Jordanians. Will king step in?: Draft “fake news” legislation is threatening Jordan’s King Abdullah’s promised democratic ...
weblogs.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2023/0801/Law-curbing-internet-speech-shocks-Jordanians.-Will-king-step-in
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Wedding Jokes Are Not Funny to Jordan’s Royals: The government took offense at satirical humor that tied the crown prince’s lavish nuptials to the country’s ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/wedding-jokes-are-not-funny-to-jordanian-royals/
GUEST COLUMN: Lorie Smith’s win is a win for us all: The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in 303 Creative v Elenis resonates with me deeply because I have witnessed ...
gazette.com/opinion/guest-column-lorie-smith-s-win-is-a-win-for-us-all/article_27504a20-1c03-11ee-9808-8315ab3ddb98.html
Appeal in Berlin: teacher gets 50,000 euros severance pay after dismissal because of Nazi comparison
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/berlin-lehrer-kriegt-nach-kuendidigung-wegen-nazi-vergleich-50-000-euro-abfindung-a-06462ef0-05e3-46ce-ad79-d584a06d292f
Turkish election 'free but not fair', say international observers : 'Media bias and ongoing restrictions to freedom of expression created an ...
euronews.com/2023/05/30/turkish-election-free-but-not-fair-say-international-observers
Waleed’s epic on-air spray: ‘It’s a disaster’: Longtime Project co-host Waleed Aly is one of the few Australian celebs not to maintain any public social media ...
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/waleed-aly-slams-social-media-on-the-matty-johns-podcast/news-story/6b776df03f24e897c604e5fb0de07834
Monarchy debate shows necessity of freedom of speech: I DON’T know if you’ve heard, but there’s a coronation this weekend. I say that somewhat sarcastically ...
thenational.scot/politics/23496161.monarchy-debate-shows-necessity-freedom-speech/
Twitter: Musk won't delete hate speech and is risking it all: Even Elon Musk has repeatedly admitted that Twitter is not doing well financially. Still, for him ...
stern.de/digital/online/twitter--musk-will-hassrede-nicht-loeschen-und-setzt-alles-aufs-spiel-33389872.html
The leading bill to ban TikTok has bad side effects for Americans: The leading legislation and bill to ban TikTok, the RESTRICT Act, could encroach on privacy ...
businessinsider.com/restrict-act-bill-legislation-regulate-tiktok-2023-4
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Pitt students are the latest to try blocking anti-transgender speakers from campus. Experts say that violates free speech.
post-gazette.com/news/education/2023/03/22/pitt-anti-transgender-speakers-petition/stories/202303220080
The perfect gift on James Madison's birthday is to support education coverage: Through the national Report for America program we've been able to expand coverage ...
jsonline.com/story/news/solutions/2023/03/16/reader-donations-helped-expand-reporting-on-early-childhood-and-k-12-education/70001133007/
Despite being weakened, his Stop WOKE Act has had an effect on college campuses. One faculty member at the University of Florida says it has created a culture ... Show more
Ron DeSantis wants to limit free speech in the name of free speech: The Sunshine State’s public colleges are getting a dose of illiberal right-wing politics
economist.com/united-states/2023/01/26/ron-desantis-wants-to-limit-free-speech-in-the-name-of-free-speech
Independent media in South-East Asia are struggling to survive: Publishers must reckon with political and financial pressures
economist.com/culture/2022/12/05/independent-media-in-south-east-asia-are-struggling-to-survive
Alex Jones ordered to pay 473 million dollars more to Sandy Hook families: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Twitter Layoffs: Elon Musk Defends Decision, Says Company Losing Over USD 4 Million A Day
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Quick Glance: Twitter Advertisers Back Off as Layoffs Sweep the Company
- Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, admitted that ad spending on the platform has fallen.
- REI, an outdoor equipment and gear business, announced a delay in postings as well as advertising spending "given the uncertain future of Twitter's ability to moderate harmful content and guarantee brand safety for advertisers."
- The first turbulent week of Mr. Musk's ownership of Twitter has given advertisers whiplash, as they try to square the billionaire's vows to make the network safe for companies with concerns about an increase in extremism and false narratives, including one supported by Mr. Musk himself.
- "I've never experienced that before," Mr. Carusone remarked.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Ripped For Ludicrous Defense Of Alex Jones: Greene stood up for her fellow conspiracy theorist after a jury ordered Jones to pay $965 ...
huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-alex-jones_n_6347a823e4b08e0e607fd34b
Quick Glance: Only appropriate online regulation can put a halt to dangerous conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones.
- I acknowledge that I should have included political maniacs among the millions of other benefits.
- However, the culpable individuals who were left off the hook by the Jones jury were the agents of his deception, the money diggers of social media.
- Jones, like QAnon, Donald Trump, and others, can reach millions by navigating fake news sites and social media.
- It did exactly what it said on the tin.
- Francine Wheeler, whose son Ben was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting, speaks to the media on October 12 in Waterbury, Connecticut, after a jury awarded the victims' families $965 million in damages in a second defamation trial against Alex Jones.
Whelp, Elon Musk Officially Owns Twitter Now. Here's What Might Change.: Despite his best efforts to exit the deal, Musk now has to run the company.
huffpost.com/entry/elon-musk-owns-twitter-now-what_n_635a9573e4b07c6cedc04229
Quick Glance: Elon Musk claims that Twitter will not be a "free-for-all Hellscape" for advertisers.
- Musk has previously stated that he wants to relax content restrictions and lift permanent bans on accounts that have been kicked off the network, such as former President Donald Trump, who was banned from Twitter after violating rules of violent incitement during the Capital Riot on January 6. His previous "free speech for all" attitudes for the app sparked fears from activist groups, who claim Musk will transform Twitter into a "megaphone to extremists" by removing safeguards to restrict users who propagate hate speech and misinformation.
- Elon Musk Twitter Deal Update: Billionaire Received Pre-Trial Deposition Delay, But Not a Discount
The big news: Blocking accounts violate freedom of speech, Twitter tells HC, and 9 other top stories
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Livestreamer fined for deriding Vietnamese officials as bald, porn addicts: A video clip of Milona’s comments went viral, prompting an investigation.
rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/bald-09062022170934.html
Enticing unqualified teachers is a slap in the face | Letters : Other letter-writers discuss the lure of America for immigrants and Ron DeSantis' politicization ...
orlandosentinel.com/opinion/letters/os-op-letters-unqualified-teachers-20220821-ufa67ngxy5hsnpgwq5747pr3fe-story.html
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Twitter takeover: Elon Musk wants to get out of the affair: Musk wanted to take over 100 percent of Twitter after a 9.2 percent share. Only so the freedom of ...
computerbase.de/2022-04/uebernahme-elon-musk-will-twitter-zu-100-prozent-kaufen/
Elon Musk, Twitter and Free Speech: The $44 billion purchase of the social-media company is a gamble that could break Silicon Valley’s culture of progressive ...
wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-twitter-and-free-speech-silicon-valley-social-media-11650922754
Quick Glance: It's official: Elon Musk will become the sole owner of Twitter.
- Twitter has agreed to be acquired for $54.20 per share in cash after reconsidering Musk's $44 billion deal.
- The purchase price at that valuation reflects a 38% premium over Twitter's stock price on April 1, 2022, the final trading day before Musk declared his 9% interest in Twitter.
- When everything is said and done, Twitter will be a privately held company.
- Some shareholders reportedly wanted Twitter to seek a better deal from Musk, despite the fact that he had previously stated that his offer of $54.20 per share was his "best and final" offer.
Could Elon Musk’s Twitter plans prove a costly mistake?: Analysis: Experts warn against reinstating banned accounts and neglecting moderation
theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/26/elon-musk-twitter-donald-trump-katie-hopkins
How Congress Can Prevent Elon Musk from Turning Twitter Back Into an Unfettered Disinformation Machine
newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/how-congress-can-prevent-elon-musk-from-turning-twitter-back-into-an-unfettered-disinformation-machine
Twitter has agreed to sell itself to the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, after accepting a billion-dollar buyout deal.
Mr Musk has repeatedly ... Show more http://9Soci.al/Qbqv50IRRRA #9News
Why Would Elon Musk Want to Buy Twitter?: Kyle Chayka writes about Elon Musk’s interest in purchasing Twitter, and how his intent seems rooted less in making the ...
newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-would-elon-musk-want-to-buy-twitter
Musk’s ideas for Twitter underwhelm the critics: Elon Musk’s posts on Twitter have moved markets, angered regulators, triggered fines worth tens of millions of ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/world-waits-to-hear-musk-explain-his-big-ideas-for-twitter-sgnwg62g5
Elon Musk's 1st post as Twitter deal was revealed: 'Free speech is bedrock...': Elon Musk, 50, is quite a prolific user of Twitter and has been teasing the ...
hindustantimes.com/business/elon-musk-s-1st-post-as-twitter-deal-was-revealed-free-speech-is-bedrock-101650931476140.html
Perceived freedom: Elon Musk and the calls for more freedom of expression - Home page - Pforzheimer newspaper
pz-news.de/startseite_artikel,-Gefuehlte-Freiheit-Elon-Musk-und-die-Rufe-nach-mehr-Meinungsfreiheit-_arid,1701012.html
Elon Musk reaches agreement to acquire Twitter for about 44 billion dollars: Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for about 44 billion dollars (£34 ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/news/world/4211213/twitter-in-talks-with-musk-to-buy-platform/
The board of directors of US short message service has accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion bid. The Tesla CEO now needs shareholder approval ... Show more https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/soziales-netzwerk-twitter-nimmt-uebernahmeangebot-von-elon-musk-fuer-44-milliarden-dollar-an/28277094.html
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for about £34.5 billion: The social media giant confirmed Monday the Tesla CEO and billionaire will acquire the company in a deal worth ...
newsandstar.co.uk/news/20093914.elon-musk-buy-twitter-34-5-billion/
Twitter takeover: Elon Musk secures his own billion dollar break clause: Despite sending shockwaves across the business world, Elon Musk could walkaway from his ...
cityam.com/twitter-takeover-elon-musk-secures-his-own-billion-dollar-break-clause/
"This is about economic vandalism costing you, me and NSW taxpayers millions of dollars and it has got to stop."
The NSW Government is increasing ... Show more http://9Soci.al/MQOn50IqPuP #9News
What is going on with Elon Musk and Twitter?: Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, made a bid to buy Twitter after weeks of back-and-forth with the company ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/14/elon-musk-twitter/
Q&A: Elon Musk’s play for Twitter – what happens next?: Is he serious? Can he get the money together? Would a sale make shareholders happy? And what would the ...
irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-40852010.html
Elon Musk buys 73.5 million shares of Twitter's stock, becoming biggest stakeholder
pbs.org/newshour/economy/elon-musk-buys-73-5-million-shares-of-twitters-stock-becoming-biggest-stakeholder
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Joins the Twitter Board of Directors
- Mr. Musk, unlike several other Twitter board members, did not sign an agreement prohibiting him from influencing the company's rules.
- Mr. Musk has criticized Twitter for overly restricting speech on its platform and has stated that more expression should be permitted.
- "Free speech," stated Ohio Republican Representative Jim Jordan.
- Mr. Musk asked his followers on March 25 if Twitter was violating free speech norms.
Trump supporters want Elon Musk to unban ex-president on Twitter: Musk had earlier made several tweets criticizing Twitter's free speech rules ...
businessinsider.com/trump-supporters-ask-elon-musk-to-unban-him-on-twitter-2022-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk becomes Twitter's largest stakeholder, increasing the company's worth by 25%.
- Elon opted to buy a 9% share in Twitter shortly after raising concerns about the social media platform's commitment to free speech and the First Amendment.
- With this acquisition, Elon Musk has become Twitter's largest stockholder.
- Twitter's valuation increased by 20% immediately following the news.
- According to CFRA Analyst Angelo Zino, despite Elon Musk's unexplained ambition to purchase Twitter, this still appears to be an acquisition target.
Scared about the threat of AI? It’s the big tech giants that need reining in: The case for regulating social media companies is clear, says academics Devdatt ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/16/scared-about-the-threat-of-ai-its-the-big-tech-giants-that-need-reining-in
Supreme Court sides with Christian students silenced on Georgia campus : The Supreme Court sided with a former Georgia college student who sued his school after ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-sides-christian-students-silenced-georgia-campus/story
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