Turkey set to pass severe new social media law that could ban any online dissent

The Turkish Parliament is set to vote on a new social media bill when its legislative session begins next Saturday, which is aimed at curbing dissent ahead of the upcoming elections in 2023. The bill would impose heavy sanctions on reporting on the government and the sharing of such reporting on social media, deeming the …

Russians Protest Invasion Of Ukraine Despite Crackdowns On Dissent

Russian celebrities — including athletes, actors, and Eurovision stars — have also publicly denounced the invasion, putting their careers at great risk due to the government’s heavy influence in the entertainment industry. In an Instagram video, popular singer Valery Meladze pleaded for an end to the invasion. “History will be the judge of these events,” …

Justice Sotomayor Rained Fire On The Supreme Court In A Blistering Dissent To The Ruling On Texas’ Insane Abortion Law

Getty Image Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued one of the most scathing dissents we’ve heard so far in response to the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the controversial Texas abortion ban. Just to recap: Texas enacted a law that made it possible for everyday citizens to sue not only abortion providers, but anyone involved in the …