Unifor Gets Legal Threat From GM, Could Lead to Defamation Lawsuit Drew Wilson | February 3, 2019 The Canadian fight over an Oshawa plant closure is getting nasty. Now, a legal threat could threaten to cause the debate to spill over into the realm of free speech.
Europe’s Article 11 and Article 13 Delayed Until Next Year Drew Wilson | December 16, 2018 Europe’s controversial article 11 (link tax) and article 13 (censorship machines) have now been delayed for the rest of the year.
Film Industry Abandons Support of Article 13 Drew Wilson | December 12, 2018 An open letter says that the film industry has abandoned support of Europe’s Article 13 – because it supports tech companies too much.
In Rushed Process, Australia Passes Increasing Internet Censorship Drew Wilson | December 2, 2018 Free speech took a hit in Australia. Despite the opposition, the government passed the increasing of Internet censorship.
Free Speech Concerns Raised Over UK Anti-Terrorism Legislation Drew Wilson | October 5, 2018 The UK is currently considering anti-terrorism legislation. Provisions in the legislation is raising concerns for online free speech.
EU Government Rejects Internet Rights and Passes Copyright Laws Drew Wilson | September 12, 2018 The European parliament has dealt a crushing blow to Internet freedom. They passed the copyright laws that would mandate Internet censorship and link taxes.
Controversy Erupts Following Alex Jones Being Banned on Social Media Drew Wilson | August 10, 2018 Several social media websites have decided to pull the plug on Alex Jones following complaints of spreading hate.
8 Year Prison Sentence Handed Down Over Negative Online Review Drew Wilson | August 1, 2018 During a trip to Egypt, a Lebanese tourist posted a negative online review. For that, she was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
Turkey Faces Renewed Calls to Stop Censoring Wikipedia Drew Wilson | July 26, 2018 European digital rights advocates have renewed a call for Turkey to lift a ban on online encyclopedia website Wikipedia.
Petition Against Article 11 and Article 13 Reaches Half a Million Signatures Drew Wilson | June 26, 2018 A petition calling on European lawmakers to reject article 11 and article 13 has grown to half a million signatures.
