When Texas Senate Bill 20 (SB20) went into effect on September 1st, many celebrated it as a step forward in protecting children from exploitation. On the surface, the law seems clear: it criminalizes the possession or promotion of âobscene visual materialâ that depicts minors. The intent is noble and urgentâafter all, child exploitation is oneContinue reading “The Concerning Implications of Texas SB20”
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The Coming AI Crackdowns: A Heavy-Handed Future We Should Prepare For
Right now, AI is in this strange space where everyone is arguing about itâsome praising its potential, others warning about its dangers. But if history teaches us anything, itâs that heavy-handed crackdowns are inevitable. Weâve seen it with social media, weâve seen it with cryptocurrency, and weâll almost certainly see it with AI. At first,Continue reading “The Coming AI Crackdowns: A Heavy-Handed Future We Should Prepare For”
Bias Monitors and the First Amendment: A Threat to Media Freedom
In a move that could fundamentally alter the landscape of American media, CBS News has become embroiled in controversy over the imposition of a “bias monitor” following a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump. The merger between CBSâs parent company and Skydance, approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), includes this position as part ofContinue reading “Bias Monitors and the First Amendment: A Threat to Media Freedom”
2025âs Political Landscape: Epstein, Trump, and the Rising Tide of Online Censorship & Control
The year 2025 has unfolded as a turbulent convergence of high-profile scandals and sweeping legislative initiatives that together define the digital and political climate. At center stage is the resurgence of Jeffrey Epstein-related revelations, with new DOJ releases repeatedly naming Donald Trump and intensifying scrutiny around their association. Since January, Epstein files have dominated headlines,Continue reading “2025âs Political Landscape: Epstein, Trump, and the Rising Tide of Online Censorship & Control”
When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA
In June 2025, digital creator and former Game Theorist MatPat (Matthew Patrick) and his wife Stephanie made headlines by helping to launch the Congressional Creators Caucus â a bipartisan group aimed at bridging the gap between lawmakers and the growing creator economy. On the surface, this seems like a good thing. After all, creators faceContinue reading “When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA”
Interfaith Friday #4: Book Bans and the Attack on Interfaith Education
The rise in book bans across U.S. schools and libraries is not only censoring LGBTQ+ and racial justice topicsâitâs also erasing the complexity of religion in America. Books about Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, and even non-Western Christian traditions have been quietly pulled from shelves under âanti-critical race theoryâ and âparental rightsâ justifications. This silences voicesContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #4: Book Bans and the Attack on Interfaith Education”
Fighting for the Right to Read: Book Bans and the Battle for Truth
Across America, school boards and politicians are banning books that tell the truth about race, gender, sexuality, and history. This is not just a cultural clashâthis is strategic authoritarianism. When young people lose access to knowledge, critical thinking, and empathy, the ground is laid for propaganda and control. But librarians, students, and teachers are fightingContinue reading “Fighting for the Right to Read: Book Bans and the Battle for Truth”
How the GOP Turned the Classroom into a War Zone
Conservative attacks on educational content and educators have politicized classrooms, leading to censorship and a hostile environment for teachers and students. These actions threaten academic freedom and the integrity of public education.
Who Gets Censored Now? Free Speech in the Trump Era
The Trump administration’s actions have raised concerns about censorship and the suppression of dissent. Policies targeting journalists and activists threaten First Amendment rights, necessitating robust defense of free speech and press freedoms.