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Where we are heading…

Source: @Playerinthgame on X — HR 8250 builds a total ID system that would allow the govt. to cross-reference verified users with NSPM-7 "domestic terrorism"…

freespeechnewsMay 25, 2026

EU going to war with VPNs in bid to “save the children” Consumer Protection Europe News Abroad

EU going to war with VPNs in bid to “save the children”

Source: ZeroHedge — Privacy advocates and digital rights groups warn that Europe is drifting towards a surveillance and censorship regime similar to internet restrictions and…

freespeechnewsMay 21, 2026

Illinois joins in the effort to shut down privacy Media Platforms

Illinois joins in the effort to shut down privacy

Source: Julie Barrett on X — Red state, blue state...we all like Digital ID disguised as "child protection." Illinois' SB3977 is the App Store Accountability…

freespeechnewsApril 21, 2026

Arizona Senate to vote on HB 2311, an AI bill that will result in universal age verification to ensure compliance Privacy Laws

Arizona Senate to vote on HB 2311, an AI bill that will result in universal age verification to ensure compliance

Source: Julie Barrett on X — This is happening like wildfire. Why now? This bill fits right in with the national trend of de facto…

freespeechnewsApril 14, 2026

Why child protection = surveillance Censorship

Why child protection = surveillance

Source: Taylor Lorenz on X — People don't realize this type of "age verification" is de facto ID verification and "banning kids under 16" from…

freespeechnewsApril 11, 2026

The Big Tech Verdicts You’re Cheering For Are Actually Terrible for Free Speech Media Platforms

The Big Tech Verdicts You’re Cheering For Are Actually Terrible for Free Speech

Source: FIRE on X — If media companies must worry about liability whenever their expressive outputs are thought to be “harmful,” the universe of available…

freespeechnewsApril 6, 2026