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How We Can Save Free Speech
The threat of totalitarianism is growing but so too is the resistance.
Shellenberger Requests "Precautionary Measure" By OAS Inter-American Commission For Human Rights To Prevent Violation Of Free Speech
Civilization Works Founder and President today filed a formal request to the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Commission For Human Rights (IACHR), and made a special appeal to Pedro Vaca Villarreal, the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Undermines the Constitution in the Name of Democracy
The former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, along with numerous aides and allies, is under investigation for an alleged coup attempt following his election defeat to leftist Lula da Silva.
Google CEO Pledged To Use AI To Counter “Fake News,” Racism, And Populism After Trump Victory
Tech giant supported get-out-the-vote effort to help Hillary Clinton, donates 90% to Democrats, and fired employee for questioning DEI.
Research briefing: why are reports of hate crime surging during the Israel-Hamas conflict?
THE HISTORY OF LINKING MEDIA AND WORDS TO REAL-WORLD VIOLENCE
Brazil's Authoritarian Rise
The investigation below reveals how ministers of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil, particularly Alexandre de Moraes, have acquired substantial powers in the country over a few years.
The Most Terrifying Graph in the World
Data shows public support for government censorship rising from 39% in 2018 to 55% in 2023.
The Rise of the Censorship Industrial Complex in Brazil
The global influence of the Censorship Industrial Complex (CIC) is becoming more apparent, with Brazil emerging as a notable example.
Give Adult Users Of Social Media Control Over Legal Content Moderation
In this paper written for Environmental Progress and Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, Michael Shellenberger proposes that Section 230 liability protections be made contingent upon social media platforms allowing adult users to moderate their own legal content.
Censorship Laundering By The U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
Testimony by Michael Shellenberger to Homeland Security Subcommittee for Oversights, Investigations, and Accountability
For a hearing on: "Censorship Laundering Part II: Preventing the Department of Homeland Security's Silencing of Dissent"
THE CENSORSHIP-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, PART 2
Testimony by Michael Shellenberger to The House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Google Survey Finds Americans Victimized By Climate Disinformation
A Google survey of over 2,300 people conducted last year by Civilization Works, found that 53% of people surveyed in the U.S. agree with the false statement, “Climate change is making hurricanes more frequent”
Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi from President Michael Shellenberger Expressing Concern Over Denial of Right to Respond to Personal Attacks
I know you agree that Americans are stronger when we listen to ideas we don’t agree with, and openly debate them. We are weaker when we demonize people and deny them the chance to defend their ideas.