#Russia labels Moscow Times a ‘foreign agent’

#Russia labels Moscow Times a ‘foreign agent’

The Russian Justice Ministry labeled The Moscow Times, a popular English-language online newspaper, as a “foreign agent” on Friday, continuing a national crackdown on opposition media. The Moscow Times, founded after the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1992, is popular among Russian ex-patriots, foreigners in Russia and those critical of the Russian government. The…

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#There’s no ‘disinformation’ exception to the First Amendment

#There’s no ‘disinformation’ exception to the First Amendment

Misinformation and disinformation retain the basic characteristics of speech. Unless they fall into one of very few exceptions, they are protected from censorship under the First Amendment. Consistent with those very limited exceptions, any effort by the government to prevent the dissemination of ideas or opinions, even if they are based on untruths, is unconstitutional….

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#Adam Schiff wanted reporter Paul Sperry’s account suspended

#Adam Schiff wanted reporter Paul Sperry’s account suspended

“Adam Schiff wanted reporter Paul Sperry’s account suspended” US Rep. Adam Schiff tried to get a journalist suspended from Twitter and to have “any and content” related to House Intelligence Committee staffers removed from the site, according to the latest document dump authorized by new owner Elon Musk. In Tuesday’s installment of the ongoing “Twitter…

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