FREE SPEECH UNDER SIEGE - The HighWire

FREE SPEECH UNDER SIEGE - The HighWire

Basic freedoms are under threat in the Western world, as the EU’s Digital Services Act and the UK’s Online Safety Act raise concerns about Orwellian-style censorship—regulations that could extend across the Atlantic, impacting American citizens and businesses alike. AIR DATE: August 14, 2025

Social Media Platforms Warned of Major Penalties Over Free Speech Concerns

Leading social media companies, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, have been cautioned that they could face substantial fines if they continue to limit lawful speech under what ministers describe as “overzealous” enforcement of online safety regulations. US officials made clear statement Government officials have made it clear that platforms should not block or restrict content simply because it reflects lawfully held opinions. This s…

Trump admin attacks UK over ‘free speech’ laws

Share this post: Why is the Trump administration in the United States attacking the UK for clamping down on free speech? It's a bold claim from a government that tries to muzzle critics, intimidate journalists, and silence dissent in its own country. Apparently limitations on political speech deemed "hateful" or "offensive" are abhorrent [...] The post Freedom of speech isn’t the issue — it’s what we do with it appeared first on Vox Political.