Tag: Censorship
China’s Information Dark Age Could Be Russia’s Future
When Russia blocked Facebook and limited Twitter this month, many Chinese internet users were surprised. Wait a moment,…
America Has a Free Speech Problem
At the same time, all Americans should be deeply concerned about an avalanche of legislation passed by Republican-controlled…
I Came to College Eager to Debate. I Found Self-Censorship Instead.
Ms. Sacks felt overwhelmed. “Everyone adding on to each other kind of energized the room, like everyone wanted…
Russia, Blocked From the Global Internet, Plunges Into Digital Isolation
“For the moment I do plan to work in Russia,” he said. “How this may change in the…
Ukrainians Find That Relatives in Russia Don’t Believe It’s a War
LVIV, Ukraine — Four days after Russia began dropping artillery shells on Kyiv, Misha Katsiurin, a Ukrainian restaurateur,…
Russia Blocks Facebook, as Kremlin Moves to Stifle Dissent
Facebook on Friday became the first American tech giant to be blocked by the Russian government, as part…
Last Vestiges of Russia’s Free Press Fall Under Kremlin Pressure
As President Vladimir V. Putin wages war against Ukraine, he is fighting a parallel battle on the home…
Ukraine War Tests the Power of Tech Giants
Telegram’s experience illustrates the competing pressures. The app is popular in Russia and Ukraine for sharing images, videos…
Russia’s War With Ukraine Already Costing Russian Economy
MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin has ushered in a crisis for his country — in its economy…
Russia Intensifies Censorship Campaign, Pressuring Tech Giants
On Feb. 16, a Roskomnadzor official said companies that did not comply by the end of the month…
Kazakhstan’s Internet Shutdowns Could Be a Warning for Ukraine
As Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, spiraled into chaos last month over rising energy costs and anger at the…
Spotify’s Joe Rogan Problem Isn’t Going Away
Still, the backlash intensifies. Civil rights groups organize a boycott. Advertisers pull their campaigns. A hashtag trends. The…