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Ranking Digital Rights’ Nathalie Maréchal Testifies before Congressional Subcommittee on Regulating Big Tech

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Ranking Digital Rights’ Nathalie Maréchal Testifies before Congressional Subcommittee on Regulating Big Tech

Nathalie Maréchal will testify before House committee on regulating tech companies.

Dec 9, 2021

OTI, RDR, and Coalition Release Updated Santa Clara Principles on Transparency and Accountability in Content Moderation

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OTI, RDR, and Coalition Release Updated Santa Clara Principles on Transparency and Accountability in Content Moderation

Dec 8, 2021

Amazon Ranks Last in 2020 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index; Twitter Takes Top Spot

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Amazon Ranks Last in 2020 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index; Twitter Takes Top Spot

Feb 24, 2021

How the Biden Administration Can Tackle Social Media Regulation Without Chilling Free Speech

How the Biden Administration Can Tackle Social Media Regulation Without Chilling Free Speech

Dec 4, 2020

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Reclaiming Free Speech for Democracy and Human Rights in a Digitally Networked World

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Reclaiming Free Speech for Democracy and Human Rights in a Digitally Networked World

Nov 19, 2020

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Founding Director, Ranking Digital Rights