From the alt-right to Twitter deactivation, bands drinking booze to presidents crowing for cronyism, we'll hash it out on Sirius XM Insight channel 121 today from 9-12 ET
Should libertarians cheer, boo, or do a shrug-emoji when a private social media platform bans the likes of Alex Jones?
It's implausible to imagine a future in which liberal activists don't demand that right-of-center groups be de-platformed.
The classical liberal group accuses Facebook of bias.
Alex Jones tweeted "When they try to ban you, but you keep on winning" above a celebratory glass of champagne.
No one will miss Infowars, but that's beside the point.
Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple accuse him of violating their platforms' speech codes.
The platform is struggling to handle contradictory laws about legal and illegal use of pot
If you were planning to attend an anti-right rally in D.C. next week, we've got some awkward news for you.
If social media feels like a cesspool, don't go swimming.
The ACLU stunt is intended to warn against using tech to identify suspects.
Trump used Twitter to blast Twitter for allegedly censoring several prominent conservative leaders.
Devin Nunes gets the Richard Spencer treatment.
"I know that it's fun and that it can feel good, but step back and think about what you're accomplishing when you do this-are you persuading anyone?"
House Committee on Un-American Activities
Sometimes censorship is a public-private partnership.
Reason's Robby Soave and Mike Riggs debate whether Mark Zuckerberg's should de-platform haters such as Alex Jones and Infowars to improve the user experience.
Censorship is "nefarious." Unless it's being carried out by the government.
San Bernardino County investigator called Rep. Maxine Waters "a loud-mouthed c#nt" and mocked the victim of a police shooting. The DA appears unconcerned.
Silencing hate isn't the same thing as squelching it.
We headed to the Venice Beach boardwalk to test the bullshit detectors of passersby.
The 70mm restoration of Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is a reminder of the ways advances in technology can help keep old formats alive.
Lawmakers resist plan that would likely lead to widespread censorship of online media sharing.
Just because you cannot comply doesn't mean the law cannot exist.
A poorly written proposal to expand copyright claims could potentially decimate online sharing of information.
Matt Kibbe explains why "beer is freedom," and talks about his new documentary series with Rep. Thomas Massie, Off the Grid.
It's not just email spam; GDPR has led companies to shut down access to sites and games.
From DIY guns to designer drugs, classic-car parts, and human livers, 3D printing promises a dynamic and uncontrollable world.
Carbon-neutral transportation fuels might be possible.
In Bad Blood, Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou explains why Silicon Valley's mystique makes suckers out of billionaires.
Government-mandated price hikes do a lot of things. Spurring technological innovation is not one of them.
There's just no evidence about sex robots period, because at present they don't really exist. But that hasn't stopped folks from freaking out...
The House Criminal Justice Committee just voted unanimously in favor of a bill to ban sexting by anyone under age 19.
The show navigated a fascinating complicated world of ideological diversity. Its star was not so adept.
The president and his detractors both bungle scare stories in the outrage-politics contest that passes for our immigration policy debate.
A conversation about social media, privacy, and the public-private, left-right free speech fight
Too many people (and governments) want to shut down and punish speech they disagree with.
The EU's GDPR should serve as a cautionary tale for Americans eager to reign in tech titans
"This is a disruptive innovation, which is why you're seeing protectionist policies being put into action."
The HBO series turns Facebook and Twitter into a theme park filled with sex, violence, and robots.
Social media can actually be pretty good at hosting heated conversations about racism and sexism.
Journalism prof Michael Socolow has three simple rules to up your social-media literacy.
Why all Americans should be thankful for the First Amendment
"Privacy is not for sale, and human rights should not be compromised out of fear or greed."
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