...and all of the plans for how to change it.| The Verge
The Supreme Court just heard two cases - Twitter v. Taamneh and Gonzalez v. Google - that could dramatically affect users’ speech rights online. Last week, EFF hosted a panel in Washington D.C. to discuss what legislators need to know about these cases, the history of Section 230, and the First...| Electronic Frontier Foundation
Next time you hear someone blame Section 230 for a problem with social media platforms, ask yourself two questions: first, was this problem actually caused by Section 230? Second, would weakening Section 230 solve the problem? Politicians and commentators on both sides of the aisle frequently blame...| Electronic Frontier Foundation
Investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.| In These Times
15 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 46 William Gilchrist Enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, section 230 of the Communications Decency Act was originally introduced to shield children from inappropriate content online.[1] Despite being passed for a relatively limited purpose, section 230’s broad liability protections for interactive computer services have since been […]| Wake Forest Law Review
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith.| techxplore.com
During the final pre-trial hearing in the Lacey/Larkin case, Paul Cambria landed George Foreman-style blows on behalf of the First Amendment.| Front Page Confidential
Why sex workers say the laws harm the most vulnerable among their ranks — and put their lives in danger.| WHYY
Judge Brnovich spiked a defense request for mistrial in the Lacey/Larkin case, as defense attorneys blindsided prosecutors with 1A arguments.| Front Page Confidential
In 2022, I wrote about my plan to build end-to-end encryption for the Fediverse. The goals were simple: Provide secure encryption of message content and media attachments between Fediverse users, a…| Dhole Moments
Journalist and First Amendment advocate Michael Lacey was sentenced to 5 years in prison for his onetime co-ownership of Backpage.com.| Front Page Confidential
FIRE delves into Section 230’s text, purpose, and history and its importance to free speech on the internet and address some common misconceptions about the law.| The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Kamala Harris once sicced a California cop on Lacey and Larkin in a failed bid to railroad them; now he's testifying for the feds.| Front Page Confidential
Rage Weekly is a weekly linkdump bringing the best content on financial surveillance and beyond directly to your inbox. This week, we are experimenting with an opinion before the linkdump, as some topics need further examination. Subscribe for free or read all issues online.| The Rage
Before its takedown in 2018, Backpage won several victories in federal and state courts based on the First Amendment and Section 230.| Front Page Confidential
[Edit Feb 2025: What a difference a year makes. This piece aged well. The Democratic Party still seems to have zero idea how or why they badly lost the election. Elon is now working full time on a …| Casey Handmer's blog
In Passing SESTA/FOSTA, Lawmakers Failed to Separate Their Good Intentions from Bad LawToday was a dark day for the Internet.The U.S. Senate just voted 97-2 to pass the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA, H.R. 1865), a bill that silences online speech by forcing...| Electronic Frontier Foundation
Throw the first stone? Backpage prosecutor Austin Berry sure would. Meanwhile, defense counsel Joy Bertrand gives brilliant closing statement.| Front Page Confidential
Dr. Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco testifies for the defense in the Backpage trial; prosecution witness Dan Hyer explains the origins of Backpage.| Front Page Confidential
FOSTA/SESTA laws deplatformed sex workers and set the stage to overturn Roe v. Wade.| WIRED
Why You Should Clarify Which Free Speech Value You’re Debating| popehat.substack.com