Mark Zuckerberg will stream a speech on ‘free expression’ ThursdayHere’s how you can watch what the Facebook CEO has to say.By K. Holt, 10.16.2019
Judge says Washington state cyberstalking law violates free speechIts definitions were reportedly too vague.By J. Fingas, 02.23.2019
ACLU sues US government over social media surveillance of immigrantsIt’s seeking more information about the policy.By M. Locklear, 01.17.2019
Banning Alex Jones proves Twitter can’t be impartialAnd that might be a good thing.By R. Lawler, 09.06.2018
Jeff Sessions worries social networks are 'intentionally stifling' speechHe's in talks over allegations of censorship and anti-competitiveness.By J. Fingas, 09.05.2018
Microsoft threatened to unplug Gab over anti-Semitic postsThe original poster, a California Senate candidate, voluntarily deleted them.By D. Lumb, 08.09.2018
Texas court rules 2015 revenge porn law is unconstitutionalThe law was too vague in defining the practice and could be applied over-broadly, said the court.By R. LeFebvre, 04.20.2018
YouTube bans Neo-Nazi group following backlash over hate speechThe Daily Beast, Vice and ProPublica all reported on the group in the last week.By D. Lumb, 02.28.2018
Telegram suspends channel for encouraging violent Iran protestsIt underscores the balancing act social media services face.By J. Fingas, 12.30.2017
China's censors have taken down 13,000 websites in 3 yearsIt has also taken down nearly 10 million accounts.By J. Fingas, 12.25.2017
Al Jazeera’s Snapchat channel blocked in Saudi ArabiaSnap claims it has no choice but to comply with local laws.By S. Shah, 09.18.2017
China orders internet comments linked to real identitiesAnother way to silence dissent.By J. Fingas, 08.27.2017
Options for neo-Nazis on the internet are starting to shrinkHate groups have overstayed their internet welcome. By V. Blue, 08.18.2017
EFF warns blocking neo-Nazi sites may threaten free speechIt criticized Google, GoDaddy and Cloudflare for banishing "The Daily Stormer."By S. Dent, 08.18.2017
Twitter’s dilemma: What to do with Trump?How the president avoids getting banned.By C. Ip, 08.16.2017
China orders telecoms to block personal VPNs by FebruaryIt's getting harder to climb over the Great Firewall.By J. Fingas, 07.10.2017
Germany can fine Facebook up to $57 million over hate speechDigital rights activists worry that the new law will curb free speech. By S. Dent, 06.30.2017
Supreme Court rules sex offenders can use social networksIt's acknowledging the importance of the internet to modern life.By J. Fingas, 06.19.2017
Facebook: German bill isn't 'suitable' to fight hate speechIt argues the bill will encourage sites to remove content that may not be illegal to avoid fines.By B. Steele, 05.29.2017