How many people have died from covid? You’d think that was the most basic and most important question of the whole pandemic. But we not only don’t know, we’re not allowed to ask. Researchers from Oxford have concluded that it is impossible to determine just how many
You may remember when we revealed that The BFD and this author, in particular, had discovered that we were under constant surveillance by the ominously named Police Intelligence ‘Scanning and Targeting Team’. We have now discovered, through an Official Information Act request that the tyrant, Jacinda Ardern’s, own department,
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New Zealand First Media The ‘Kashmir Files’ has been shown in America, Australia, India and many other locations around the world. To date the film has been viewed by over 1.1 billion people. The film is about true and real events surrounding the 1990 ethnic cleansing of Hindus in
In case it wasn’t clear enough already, Big Tech isn’t even bothering to pretend any more: it has never been about “hate speech”, only censorship. What I’m talking about is the ever-tightening noose of “Community Standards”. Far from “protecting” anyone from “hate speech”, the rules are clearly
Bryce Edwards democracyproject.nz The Government has delayed the introduction of its fraught hate speech law reforms, and there’s strong speculation they’ll remain on ice until after the next election. In fact, they may never see the light of day again. This is a win for those who
Alexander Hall newsbusters.org Free market website Issues & Insights reported that Google censored one of their articles, claiming the publication undermined the U.S. electoral process. Is merely observing reality an offense under the Biden presidency? Free market commentary website Issues & Insights reported in a blog they had
J. Budziszewski mercatornet.com Dr J Budziszewski is a professor of government and philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin, where he also teaches courses in the law school and the religious studies department. He specializes in political philosophy, ethical philosophy, legal philosophy, and the interaction of religion with philosophy.
Autumn Johnson newsbusters.org Autumn is a practicing attorney licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. When not working, Autumn enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, and spending time with her cats. YouTube removed an interview with former President Donald Trump for election “misinformation.” Fortune magazine
Robin Koerner brownstone.org This is the most censorious time of my life. Considering how old I am, that’s saying something – but not anything that will surprise anyone who isn’t rooting for the censors. But now, returning to an age of “just censorship” seems like a return to
Autumn Johnson newsbusters.org Autumn is a practicing attorney licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. When not working, Autumn enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, and spending time with her cats. YouTube blocked all Russian media outlets globally. Previously, YouTube only blocked RT and Sputnik’
A BFD Transcript Leighton Smith: Rodney Hide, ex-politician in parliament for 15 years, leader of the ACT party for a number of those. He falls into the group of people with whom I love to have conversation. Rebellion or protest, call it what you want, support or otherwise, it makes
There are some things you’re just not allowed to do on Facebook, no matter what your intentions. Posting images of certain German leaders from the 1930s, for instance, will immediately bring down the Hammer of the Bots. Even if your intention was purely editorial. Using certain words is strictly
A new survey has found two thirds of Kiwis are worried about the extent of misinformation being peddled online. Is it time for Parliament to stop pretending deliberate and provably wrong disinformation is legitimate free speech and instead recognise it as harmful and take action against it? Stuff ** The below
righttolife.org.uk Spanish legislators in the Congress of Deputies have approved legislation that will make offers of assistance, practical support and prayer outside abortion clinics punishable by imprisonment. The Congress of Deputies voted by 204 to 144 in favour of an amendment to the country’s penal code. The
