...Rubio announced the State Department had taken action against five individuals he described as “agents of the global censorship-industrial complex.” The U.S.
GLSBank's decision fits a pattern of similar measures targeting left- and right-wing political groups in Germany in recent years ...The Communist Party has slammed the move as "clearly politically motivated." Comment.
“Anyone who calls this censorship is misrepresenting our constitutional system,” she said, adding that “the rules by which we want to live in the digital sphere in Germany and Europe are not decided in Washington.”.
... allowing heavy punitive damages against traditional news and internet media for publishing “false or fabricated information,” brushing aside concerns the legislation could lead to greater censorship.
... news outlets for publishing “false or fabricated information.” The bill authorizes substantial punitive damages targeting the news media and raises concerns about increased censorship.
In light of the scandal at 60 Minutes, it bears repeating that the primary crisis facing American democracy is about information. There are just too many ways for the rich and powerful to control the truth ... Alfonsi asked for a reaction ... JS ... .
WASHINGTON — The USState Department on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former top European Union official and four employees of organizations that combat disinformation, accusing them of forcing American....
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States... .