Topic: media censorship
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The Meteoric Rise and Fall of a Gay Dating Giant
Blued's founder, Ma Baoli, uniquely navigated China's regulatory landscape by aligning the gay dating app's growth with state priorities, such as public health partnerships, to gain legitimacy and scale. A key moment in this strategy was Ma's 2012 meeting with future premier Li Keqiang, which he ...
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How Venezuelans Stay Connected in Crisis
Venezuelans increasingly rely on encrypted messaging and citizen journalism, bypassing censored traditional media to share real-time information during crises like military attacks. Government pressure has created a climate of fear, leading to stringent digital security practices like auto-deleti...
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Sen. Ed Markey: TikTok, the FCC, and Free Speech
Senator Ed Markey warns of a systematic effort to weaponize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to censor media and intimidate broadcasters, creating a chilling effect that undermines First Amendment protections. He criticizes the opaque and selective enforcement of the TikTok ban, sugges...
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Disney's Price Hike Couldn't Have Come at a Worse Time
Disney is raising prices for its Disney Plus streaming service amid a significant public relations crisis that has alienated viewers across the political spectrum. The controversy began when Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show due to political pressure, sparking backlash and a reversal that dama...
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Inside Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service at a Megachurch
The memorial for Charlie Kirk framed his death as a religious sacrifice, blending grief with political messaging to secure evangelical Christian support, though the event's tone shifted when Trump's speech on animosity contrasted with earlier themes of forgiveness. Political actions included prop...
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns After Censorship Controversy
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning after Disney suspended it due to his controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination, following what Disney called "thoughtful conversations." The suspension occurred amid FCC warnings and decisions by major broadcasters like Nexstar and Sinclair to drop ...
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Disney's Newest Legacy
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after pressure from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, raising concerns about corporate courage and artistic freedom to avoid regulatory issues. The decision, supported by ABC and prompted by Nexstar Media Group preempting the show, is seen as an attempt to appease ...
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Republican Purge: The Political Reckoning Has Just Begun
The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a fierce debate over free speech and led to retaliatory actions, including demands for bans and dismissals based on public comments about the incident. Government officials, including former President Trump, have applied pressure on m...
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