CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Even in stable times, rolling back protection for free speech online would be foolhardy and harmful, EFF’s @aaronmackey wrote for Talking Points Memo. In a moment when the Executive Branch seeks to censor speech online, it could be a nail in democracy’s coffin. https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/behind-the-misguided-bipartisan-push-to-muzzle-free-speech-online

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing lawless subpoenas for online user data. Tech companies need to do more to fight back. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/open-letter-tech-companies-protect-your-users-lawless-dhs-subpoenas

Section 230 turns 30 this month. It helps ensure your honest review can stay online—even when businesses object. We spoke with Yelp’s Chief Legal Officer about protecting consumer speech. https://www.eff.org/pages/internet-still-works-yelp-protects-consumer-reviews

EFF is against age verification mandates, including Discord's new policy requiring face scans or IDs for full access to the platform. Here are some things to consider if you're planning to continue using Discord next month. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

WATCH: EFF’s @pluralistic joined Tim Wu on The New York Times’ Ezra Klein Show to discuss “Everything Wrong With the Internet and How to Fix It.” https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010591078/everything-wrong-with-the-internet-and-how-to-fix-it.html