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fromKotaku
23 hours ago
LGBT

Credit Card Companies Censoring Adult Content 'Endangers Democracy Itself,' According To Nier: Automata Director

fromKotaku
23 hours ago
LGBT

Credit Card Companies Censoring Adult Content 'Endangers Democracy Itself,' According To Nier: Automata Director

#india
#russia
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FCC Commissioner Sounds the Alarm on MSNBC: Government Is Being Used to Control' the Media

I have been alarmed by this administration's campaign of censorship and control. And we've seen that in a variety of ways throughout this administration. With regard to the FCC, what we are seeing is a weaponization of the FCC's regulatory authority to retaliate and to control the content of news media organizations.
US politics
fromConsequence
1 day ago

South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone Stopped Comedy Central from Censoring Trump's Genitals

To the consternation of their network Comedy Central, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have never shied away from touching the third rail - whether by depicting the Prophet Muhammad or Donald Trump's anatomy.
Television
#amy-sherald
#itchio
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Digital life

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling 'Porn' Games. Critics Say It's a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

fromWIRED
1 day ago
Digital life

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling 'Porn' Games. Critics Say It's a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

#artistic-freedom
#adult-games
#political-satire
#trump-administration
#ai-ethics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
US politics

Trump's 'anti-woke AI' order could reshape how US tech companies train their models | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
US politics

Trump's 'anti-woke AI' order could reshape how US tech companies train their models | TechCrunch

fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Pantomime dame hits out at council's attack' after library storytime event cancelled

Mama G, a pantomime dame and LGBTQ+ campaigner, expressed her devastation over the cancellation of her storytime events in Suffolk libraries, emphasizing that it's an attack on positivity and inclusivity.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Chinese officials warn women comedians that men are no laughing matter

The warning from Zhejiang's publicity department emphasized that criticism should be constructive, avoiding gender opposition solely for entertainment value.
Social justice
#politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

#lgbtq
#donald-trump
#indian-cinema
#video-games
fromKotaku
5 days ago
Games

Anti-Porn Group Declares Win Over 'Pedo Gamer Fetishists' After Steam's Mass Sex Game Purge

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Ready Or Not's Controversial 'Censorship' Patch Rolled Back By Modder Almost Instantly

fromKotaku
5 days ago
Games

Anti-Porn Group Declares Win Over 'Pedo Gamer Fetishists' After Steam's Mass Sex Game Purge

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Ready Or Not's Controversial 'Censorship' Patch Rolled Back By Modder Almost Instantly

fromOpen Culture
5 days ago

The Devilish History of the 1980s Parental Advisory Sticker: When Heavy Metal & Satanic Lyrics Collided with the Religious Right

Frank Zappa referred to the group of wives of Congress members, who campaigned against rock lyrics in the mid-1980s, as the "Mothers of Prevention." These women sparked a significant cultural backlash against music deemed inappropriate, contributing to the wider moral panic over rock and metal music during that era.
Music
#music-industry
#human-rights
#social-media
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

What the Department of Homeland Security's very specific taste in art says about our immigration policy

fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

What the Department of Homeland Security's very specific taste in art says about our immigration policy

fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Nerd Nite SF: The Mathematics of Basketball + How to Fight Censorship

The green fuzzy plant has a low profile but a big personality, highlighting the fascinating and complex world of moss despite its seemingly simple appearance.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why You Should Exercise Your Freedom to Read

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned authors.
Books
fromEuro Weekly News
2 weeks ago

Barcelona's museum shut down by strike

The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona was shut down not by external pressures but by its own team, due to ongoing labor disputes and strikes over subcontracted labor.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh is one of the biggest Asian stars in the world. So why can't Indian cinemagoers see his latest film?

Sardaar Ji 3, despite its success overseas, faces a ban in India due to political tensions and the nationality of co-star Hania Aamir.
UK news
#bbc
#film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

KVIFF 2025: "Bidad" Director Soheil Beiraghi on Filming Undercover, Amplifying the Voices of Iranian Gen-Z Women | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

KVIFF 2025: "Bidad" Director Soheil Beiraghi on Filming Undercover, Amplifying the Voices of Iranian Gen-Z Women | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Chinese censorship-busters say Tencent behind shutdown bid

On June 12, 2025, Tencent's legal representative - cybersecurity firm Group-IB - submitted a takedown complaint to our hosting provider, accusing FreeWeChat of trademark and copyright infringement, cybersquatting, and unfair competition; they cite the use of the word 'WeChat' in our domain, even though FreeWeChat does not use WeChat's logo, claim affiliation, or distribute any modified WeChat software.
Privacy professionals
#ai-bias
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
US politics

A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don't like Donald Trump

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
US politics

A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don't like Donald Trump

#education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Kneecap poster banned on London Underground over fears of 'widespread and serious offence'

Kneecap's poster for their upcoming Wembley Arena show was rejected by Transport for London due to concerns it might cause widespread or serious offense, despite previous promotions being allowed.
London music
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

A Brooklyn Church Opens a Banned Book Library

Samirah Horton creates the Banned Book Library to promote reading and combat censorship, inspired by Toni Morrison's work.
Brooklyn
#cultural-commentary
#ai
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Highway ads against 'Alligator Alcatraz' went dark for a day. Who is to blame?

Digital billboards opposing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" launched outside Miami but were briefly removed due to a complaint. They were reinstated by Wednesday morning.
US politics
#lgbtq-representation
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Team Liquid 'Disappointed' CEO's Story About Growing Up Gay Was Censored From Esports Documentary In Saudi Arabia

fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Team Liquid 'Disappointed' CEO's Story About Growing Up Gay Was Censored From Esports Documentary In Saudi Arabia

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Reform UK council claim removal of trans books is about 'child protection'

KCC has confirmed that children are not and will not be exposed to adult transgender literature in our libraries. Staff at the county's 99 libraries have been asked to ensure that books are always stocked in age-appropriate categories.
LGBT
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Censorship, Surveillance, and the Splinternet: Why We Need a Decentralized Web | HackerNoon

Centralized internet infrastructure creates vulnerabilities, limits user control, and enables censorship, necessitating decentralized alternatives for broader connectivity and empowerment.
Digital life
#childrens-literature
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Pollution Industry Using AI to Make the Case for More Pollution

Artificial intelligence is being leveraged by the petrochemical industry to censor environmental research and promote corporate narratives.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Top AI models parrot Chinese propaganda, report finds

AI models exhibit bias toward Chinese government perspectives, as reported by the American Security Project.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Ready Or Not Censoring Content To Get Certified For Console Release, Upsetting Fans

Void Interactive has stated that changes were made during the console port certification process to comply with platform requirements, ensuring that the original game’s tonality is maintained. They emphasize that they aimed to minimize alterations, only making changes deemed absolutely necessary, with the age ratings remaining as ESRB M, PEGI 18, and USK 18. However, some content changes, such as limitations on dismemberment mechanics after enemies are dead, have been a point of contention among players.
Video games
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Video. Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon

Dozens of demonstrators gathered near a central mosque under heavy police presence, chanting religious slogans and condemning the illustration.
Europe news
#national-parks
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss revels in provocation DW 06/30/2025

Julia Klockner's presidency has sparked controversy by refusing to fly the rainbow flag and enforcing strict clothing rules for Bundestag members.
Germany news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Chinese Police Cracking Down on Naughty Fiction

"Why are some people who commit sexual assaults in real life not punished so severely?"
SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Religious Parents Against LGBTQ+ Books

In a fiery dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor argued that for poorer school districts, it may be too costly to engage in lawsuits over opt-outs or spend funds tracking student absences.
US politics
fromNewsmax
4 weeks ago

Megamergers Omnicom, IPG Mum About NewsGuard Bias

The FTC's decree prohibits the merged company from directing advertisers' spending away from publishers due to their political or ideological stance.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Law School Dean Shrugs Off Trump Judge Giving Top Grade To 'Constitution Is For White People' Paper - Above the Law

The issue isn't really about changing the grade THIS paper got - schools shouldn't generally change grades after the fact - it's what the hell is the school doing to prospectively address a professor who thinks this kind of paper is good.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alexander Spellane Spotted at Waldorf Astoria Event Headlined By Charlie Kirk

The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach hosted an influential gathering of conservatives, prominently featuring entrepreneur Alexander Spellane, who represents the growing voice for financial independence and media freedom.
SF politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 24th June 2025

Local councils' film rating may threaten the existence of South London film festival.
London food
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