Cindy Harper

3 weeks ago | sgtreport.com | Cindy Harper

by Cindy Harper, Reclaim The Net: A billion-euro charm offensive blurs the line between public information and political theater. Over the past decade, nearly €1 billion in EU taxpayer money has been poured into media campaigns designed to portray the European Union in a favorable light, according to a detailed investigation by conservative think tank MCC Brussels.

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Brazilian Comedian Leo Lins Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Stand-Up Routine By Cindy Harper | Reclaim The Net | June 5, 2025A Brazilian comedian has been handed a prison sentence of over eight years for a stand-up routine, setting off a storm over the growing use of state power to penalize speech that challenges cultural taboos.

3 weeks ago | reclaimthenet.org | Cindy Harper

A Brazilian comedian has been handed a prison sentence of over eight years for a stand-up routine, setting off a storm over the growing use of state power to penalize speech that challenges cultural taboos. Leo Lins, known for his provocative style, was convicted by a federal court in São Paulo for allegedly promoting intolerance through jokes delivered during a live performance and later circulated widely online.

3 weeks ago | sgtreport.com | Cindy Harper

by Cindy Harper, Reclaim The Net:TikTok’s decision to block the “SkinnyTok” hashtag across its entire platform followed direct intervention from the French government, revealing how national pressure is increasingly shaping global online speech, even when the content in question is not illegal. French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz just claimed victory, celebrating the platform’s removal of the term often associated with extreme dieting and weight loss trends.

3 weeks ago | reclaimthenet.org | Cindy Harper

Irish authorities have moved ahead with extensive legislation aimed at tackling “misinformation,” yet they have not examined whether such measures might undermine free expression. The Department responsible for communications, media, and environmental policy has acknowledged that no analysis has been carried out to assess the consequences for free speech.