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A free and independent press — once a given in the United States — is now under threat from authoritarian tactics, institutional weakness and a growing public disregard for truth, putting democracy at serious risk. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/09/world/global-lessons-form-a-press-in-peril/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #newsmedia #journalism #freespeech #democracy #donaldtrump #humanrights

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Stones of David

@SANKOFAB@zirk.us · 2 days ago

OCTOBER 8, 2025
MAGA’s Little Helpers: Sinclair, Nexstar and the Consolidation of Broadcast TV
PETE TUCKER

“That’s because the local ABC station in the DC area, WJLA, is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Network. And the right-wing network refused to air the Jimmy Kimmel Show! on any of its 38 ABC affiliates.”

https://fair.org/home/magas-little-helpers-sinclair-nexstar-and-the-consolidation-of-broadcast-tv/

#sinclair #media #tiktok #jimmykimmel #trump #freespeech #censorship #usa #oligarchy #autocracy #politics #press #journalism #democracy #education #antitrust

Stones of David

@SANKOFAB@zirk.us · 2 days ago

OCTOBER 8, 2025
MAGA’s Little Helpers: Sinclair, Nexstar and the Consolidation of Broadcast TV
PETE TUCKER

https://fair.org/home/magas-little-helpers-sinclair-nexstar-and-the-consolidation-of-broadcast-tv/

#sinclair #media #tiktok #jimmykimmel #trump #freespeech #censorship #usa #oligarchy #autocracy #politics #press #journalism #democracy #education #antitrust

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Ciaran Concannon

@cjcon90@mastodon.green · 6 days ago

Crazy scenes at Trafalgar Square.

People getting carried off by police for sitting on the floor, in silence, holding signs saying that genocide is wrong.

The sheer cost of the police action today will be astounding. Regardless of whether people feel passionate about #Gaza, everyone would agree: what an absolute waste of public resources.

Awful day for free speech in the UK

#palestine #freespeech #humanrights #genocide #london #uk

Ciaran Concannon

@cjcon90@mastodon.green · 6 days ago

Crazy scenes at Trafalgar Square.

People getting carried off by police for sitting on the floor, in silence, holding signs saying that genocide is wrong.

The sheer cost of the police action today will be astounding. Regardless of whether people feel passionate about #Gaza, everyone would agree: what an absolute waste of public resources.

Awful day for free speech in the UK

#palestine #freespeech #humanrights #genocide #london #uk

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 7 days ago

Anyone who thinks the #UnitedStates is still a #democracy that adheres to the founders’ #Constitution needs to check their head.

“Attack on #FreeSpeech”:

#Journalist #MarioGuevara Deported After Covering #AntiTrump #Protest

Mario Guevara was deported from the #US early on Oct 3, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists

#law #FreedomOfThePress #Trump #authoritarianism #autocracy #dictatorship #fascism #tyranny #FuckSCOTUS #immunity
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/mario_guevara_deportation_freedom_of_press

Democracy Now!

Prominent Atlanta Journalist Deported After Covering Anti-Trump Protest

UPDATE: Mario Guevara was deported from the United States early on October 3, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara may be deported to El Salvador as soon as today despite holding work authorization in the United States and never having been charged with a crime. Guevara, who founded the outlet MG News, where he received awards for his coverage on immigration, has lived in the United States for nearly 20 years. He was arrested and jailed in June for live-streaming an anti-Trump “No Kings” demonstration near Atlanta. “Mario’s case is really the tip of the spear, and today’s deportation is deeply troubling,” says lawyer Nora Benavidez. “It is because of his journalistic work that they targeted him. They really do not want what he’s doing to expose ICE.” Benavidez also responds to the attempted deportations of pro-Palestine immigrant students on U.S. college campuses. “It really mirrors the way that Mario has also been targeted because the government, very similarly, simply went after him for his speech,” she says.

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 7 days ago

Anyone who thinks the #UnitedStates is still a #democracy that adheres to the founders’ #Constitution needs to check their head.

“Attack on #FreeSpeech”:

#Journalist #MarioGuevara Deported After Covering #AntiTrump #Protest

Mario Guevara was deported from the #US early on Oct 3, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists

#law #FreedomOfThePress #Trump #authoritarianism #autocracy #dictatorship #fascism #tyranny #FuckSCOTUS #immunity
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/mario_guevara_deportation_freedom_of_press

Democracy Now!

Prominent Atlanta Journalist Deported After Covering Anti-Trump Protest

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · last week

Who governs the values within AI and how they are managed is an issue of profound importance for liberal democracy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/01/world/trump-and-the-tech-giants/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #sundarpichai #jeffbezos #markzuckerberg #elonmusk #meta #facebook #google #amazon #apple #chatgpt #joebiden #freespeech #ai #llms

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DecaturNature

@DecaturNature@theatl.social · last week

Can anyone point me to some good essays on the consequences of replacing public spaces with corporate-owned spaces, such as the replacement of main street shops with shopping malls and supermarkets?
#urbanism #freespeech #publicgood

DecaturNature

@DecaturNature@theatl.social · last week

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 2 weeks ago

In his speech to #UNGA Tuesday, #Petro also hit out at #Trump, saying the #US leader was "complicit in #genocide" in #Gaza & called for " #criminal proceedings" over US missile attacks on suspected drug-running boats in #Caribbean waters.

Petro's social media profile on Friday showed he had reposted several video clips of himself speaking at a gathering of pro-#Palestinian protesters in NY.

#law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #dissent #authoritarianism #autocracy #fascism #tyranny

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 2 weeks ago

#US to revoke #Colombia President Petro's #visa over 'reckless' actions in NY

The US will revoke Colombian President #GustavoPetro's visa because he "urged US soldiers to disobey orders & incite violence" [he didn’t say anything violent at all] in NY on Friday, the #State Dept claimed.

#Trump #law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #RevengePolitics #dissent #authoritarianism #autocracy #dictatorship #fascism #tyranny
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-revoke-colombia-president-petros-visa-over-reckless-actions-new-york-2025-09-27/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 2 weeks ago

"We will revoke Petro's visa due to his reckless & incendiary actions," the State Dept posted on X.

#Petro, in New York for #UNGA, told a crowd outside the #UN headquarters: "I ask all the soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity!"

#Trump #law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #RevengePolitics #dissent #authoritarianism #autocracy #dictatorship #fascism #tyranny

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RonSupportsYou

@RonSupportsYou@mastodon.social · 2 weeks ago

"The #CancelDisneyMovement Grew Powerful — And It Shows Why Protests Work. The Disney boycott was definitely different. Experts reveal the secrets to why it worked":
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel-disney-jimmy-kimmel_l_68d16fb8e4b03c190c215fc8?origin=home-latest-news-unit
#FreeSpeech #media #politics copy: @renewedresistance #JimmyKimmel

HuffPost

The Real Reason The Disney Boycott Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Was So Effective

The Disney boycott was definitely different. Experts reveal the secrets to why it worked.

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Church of Jeff

@jeffowski@mastodon.world · 3 weeks ago

#FreeSpeech #racism #Fascism #Bigotry #oppression #democracy #WaitWhatAreWeTalkingAbout #project2025 #MAGA

If I say, “ketchup is the worst,” that's
just an opinion.

If I say, “people who like ketchup are
idiots,” that's bullying.

If I say, “because I don't like ketchup, no
one should be allowed to have it,” that's
oppression.

If I say, “people who eat ketchup are
dangerous and must be controlled,”
that's racism, bigotry, or fascism.

If I say, “anyone who defends ketchup
should be silenced or locked up,” that's
the destruction of free speech and
democracy. — If I say, “ketchup is the worst,” that's just an opinion. If I say, “people who like ketchup are idiots,” that's bullying. If I say, “because I don't like ketchup, no one should be allowed to have it,” that's oppression. If I say, “people who eat ketchup are dangerous and must be controlled,” that's racism, bigotry, or fascism. If I say, “anyone who defends ketchup should be silenced or locked up,” that's the destruction of free speech and democracy.

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Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 3 weeks ago

#Disney said in a statement Monday that “#JimmyKimmel Live!” will return to its #ABC broadcast on Tuesday.

The decision came nearly a week after ABC said it was suspending the late night show indefinitely, shortly after the host made comments linking the alleged killer of conservative activist #CharlieKirk to #Trump’s #MAGA movement.

#law #FreeSpeech #FreePress #FirstAmendment #Constitution #media #GovernmentCoercion #MafiaState #autocracy #fascism #tyranny
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/disney-abc-jimmy-kimmel-return.html

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Flipboard Culture Desk

@CultureDesk@flipboard.social · 3 weeks ago

A galaxy of stars including Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks and Disney performers such as Selena Gomez have come out in support of Jimmy Kimmel. In total, 400 celebrities signed an open letter published by the ACLU warning of a "dark moment for freedom of speech." Here's more from @people.

https://flip.it/zWKGCq

#JimmyKimmel #CharlieKirk #FreeSpeech #Celebrity #Entertainment #Hollywood