Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
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Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the West
Ai Weiwei, who published a new book, "On Censorship," warned the West is "no longer defending very basic humanity, rationality, human rights, freedom of speech."
Ai Weiwei warns about dangers of censorship
Contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Ai Weiwei on Censorship," and the dangers of authoritarianism.
The legal fight against government censorship
Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told the Wall Street Journal he plans to introduce a bill that would make it easier for consumers to win cases when it comes to government censorship. Michael Meyerson, professor of constitutional law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, joined CBS News to discuss.
Salman Rushdie on censorship in America today
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie says the attack on free expression now comes from both the left and the right.
Eye on America: Cancer screenings and more
Actor Ryan Reynolds takes us on his personal health journey to raise awareness about cancer screening. And we go on a deep dive into both sides of the issue surrounding banned books in our public schools. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Censorship
Social media platforms have become de facto public spaces, where freedom of speech is exercised. But when online speech pushes the limits of acceptability, where do we draw the line? Are conservatives and liberals treated differently? And who gets to decide? This CBS Reports documentary explores the controversy that's spread far beyond Twitter and Facebook, with real-life consequences.
Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
Zuckerberg on U.S. government, COVID
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter submitted to the House Judiciary Committee that he regrets he was not more outspoken against U.S. government pressure to take down certain COVID-19 content in 2021. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Legislation to protect kids online passes Senate by overwhelming majority
Bill marks first effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for content that endangers children and teens.
San Francisco bookstore fights censorship of LGBT books
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Alex Jones ordered to liquidate assets to pay for Sandy Hook damages
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Sexual orientation, gender ID can now be talked about in Florida classrooms
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.
Russia arrests ballerina for treason
President Vladimir Putin's government is targeting dual American citizen and ballerina Ksenia Karelina for treason, as the U.S. seeks answers. Meanwhile, Russian police are arresting mourners of critic Alexey Navalny and President Biden is promising new sanctions.
Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis tossed, second suit pending
A federal judge has dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge blocks parts of Iowa law banning books, LGBTQ discussions
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues.
University chancellor says he was fired for appearing in porn
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for what the system's president called "abhorrent" actions.
Russian artist gets 7 years in prison for antiwar protest at supermarket
Sasha Skochilenko is the latest Russian citizen to be affected by the country's crackdown on free speech.
Judge blocks Arkansas law that allows librarians to face criminal charges
Under the law, librarians or booksellers that "knowingly" loan or sell books deemed "obscene" by the state can be charged with a felony.
House subcommittee hears censorship claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Thursday on Capitol Hill at Republicans' invitation at a hearing on the "weaponization of the federal government." The presidential candidate has been condemned by members of his own family for amplifying false, racist claims about COVID-19 and vaccines. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
RFK Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
Elon Musk implements daily Twitter limits
Twitter owner Elon Musk announced Saturday that there would be daily limits on the number of Twitter posts that users can read. Musk alleged the limits were designed to address "data scraping" and "system manipulation."
Rise in attempted book bans in 2022
The American Library Association is raising awareness about what it calls "organized censorship" campaigns against certain types of books. Last year marked a record-breaking year for book challenges at libraries, the organization said.
War of words: The fight over banning books
Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. "Sunday Morning" talks with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access.
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