27min chapter

System Update with Glenn Greenwald cover image

Media Coverage Restricted as DNC Kicks-Off in Chicago; Michael Tracey joins from the DNC; PLUS: Censorship Regime Keeps Escalating in the West

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

CHAPTER

Censorship Trends and Free Speech

This chapter examines the rise of censorship laws in countries like the UK, Canada, and Brazil, focusing on the differential treatment of dissenting voices versus government supporters. It explores the implications of these laws on free speech, specifically in light of the political landscape post-2016, and highlights the overreach of governmental authority in regulating online content. The chapter raises concerns about how these developments threaten democracy and individual liberties, illustrating a coordinated effort to control public discourse.

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