RT Jake Lang - January 6 Political Prisoner 🇺🇸 (@JakeLangJ6)🚨 HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ENGLISH PATRIOTS HAVE ALREADY ASSEMBLED ALREADY AT WATERLOO STATION!!!🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧THE ENGLISH PEOPLE ARE UNITED!!Freedom of Speech is from God - NO PETTY TYRANTS CAN TAKE IT FROM US!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧 https://t.co/D6wWhXFtNW ...

"I acquired 𝕏 in order to preserve Freedom of Speech in America, The First Amendment, and I am gonna stick to that, and if that means making less money, so be it."Elon Musk https://t.co/nmaBWUpbES ...

Core Viewpoint - President Trump threatens to impose substantial tariffs and export restrictions on countries implementing digital taxes that discriminate against US tech companies while favoring Chinese firms [1][3][6] Group 1: Digital Taxes and US Tech Companies - Digital taxes (DSTs) are seen as discriminatory against American technology firms like Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, which are primarily based in the US [6][12] - Countries argue that since these firms generate significant profits from their citizens, they should be taxed accordingly [6] - The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is viewed by the US as an undue restriction on free speech, with claims that it amounts to censorship of platforms like Facebook and Instagram [9][11] Group 2: US-EU Relations and Trade Tensions - Tensions between the US and EU are escalating, particularly after a trade deal that established 15% tariffs on the trading bloc [4] - The White House is considering sanctions against EU officials responsible for the DSA, potentially in the form of visa restrictions [3][4] - France has been a vocal advocate for retaliatory measures against the Trump administration, including the use of an "anti-coercion instrument" to restrict American companies in Europe [13][14] Group 3: Political Responses and Statements - Trump emphasizes the need for respect towards American tech companies and warns of consequences for countries that do not comply [3] - Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen supports Trump's stance, framing the issue as a defense of free speech against EU regulations [4] - Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously indicated that those who censor American speech could face visa bans, highlighting the potential for diplomatic repercussions [11][13]

Politics is everywhere. It is in your home, on your TV, on your phone, at your family dinner, whether you like it or not. Everywhere.And there's no escaping it. But sometimes it's hidden. It is in the electro music you listen to at a club, the time zone we succumb to.It is even in the Disney princesses I grew up with. The few seconds of silence I started the speech with is political. The fact that I wasn't talking about the genocide in Gaza is me indirectly not talking about the genocide in Gaza.Everything ...

Criminalizing speech in the UK is the wrong way to go, writes Martin Ivens (via @opinion) https://t.co/9x7ZlOasjo ...

RT Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs)The EU Digital Services Act’s "trusted flaggers" and "codes of conduct" are not truly voluntary: they coerce platforms into censoring legal content as “misinformation” on a global scale, according to the House Judiciary Committee's report. This undermines fundamental US principles, where satire, memes, and political criticism are protected. European regulations should not silence American voices. ...

Regulatory Concerns - The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) is perceived to target harmful content within Europe [1] - Analysis suggests the DSA pressures US tech companies, including X, to enforce censorship globally, impacting American political speech [1] - This enforcement conflicts with the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects freedom of speech [1] Business & Policy Implications - The report indicates a potential conflict between EU regulations and US principles regarding freedom of speech [1] - The company advocates for more speech, not less, suggesting a stance against censorship [1]

As you go from British common law to the American constitution to Internet encryption, you get stronger protections on freedom of speech.And the actual battle over freedom of speech over the last decade wasn’t actually waged over the First Amendment (whose text remained unchanged) but over how Internet services would in practice moderate the speech of billions, most of whom were not American.That was really a struggle at the level of the international network, as opposed to the nation state.Andrew Benson (@ ...

Core Argument - The speech advocates for the necessity of quality and responsible (QR) journalism and its sustainability [1] - QR journalism is defined as a profession based on core values, ethics, fact-checking, and working for the public interest, not for governments, corporations, or ownerships [8][9] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of separating fact from opinion, providing evidence-based information, and analyzing situations in depth [8] Challenges and Threats - Journalism faces challenges related to social issues, economic issues, ideological influences, and education, including "ghosts from our past" [4] - Global risks include the rise of far-right extremism, the economic crisis after the pandemic, and disinformation [5] - Disinformation is identified as a huge global risk and a disruptive phenomenon, ranked as a top global risk in the 2024 Global Risk Report [5][14] - Authoritarian leaders suppress independent journalism and critical voices [13] Solutions and Recommendations - Media education is crucial for training critical thinking and responsible digital behavior, including checking and cross-checking information [15] - Individuals should support local newsrooms and freelance journalists who provide quality content by following them, reading their materials, criticizing their work, and donating if possible [16][17] - Awareness of AI and its potential to provide inaccurate information is important; information, especially academic titles, should be checked [17][18] - QR journalism is an essential benchmark for democracy and a valuable marker in a digital media ecosystem invaded by disinformation [12][13] Contextual Background - The speaker's personal experience growing up in a former communist country (Romania) highlights the importance of freedom of speech and independent journalism [2] - Romanian media is part of the European paradigm but faces specific challenges [3]

Politicians are grappling with the boundaries of speech and direct action. Yet in both the furore over performances at Glastonbury, and the proscription of Palestine Action, heavy-handedness looks like the wrong response https://t.co/eH8Af2xDSI ...