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How Internet Censorship Works
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Internet censorship is a highly controversial topic, especially with people looking to protect free speech. Learn about Internet censorship.
10 TV Shows That Pushed the Limits of Censorship
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Some shows have pushed boundaries as long as there's been TV. See 10 TV shows that pushed the limits of censorship and caused the FCC the most stress.
Why the 'Streisand Effect' Might Actually Make a Cover-up Go Viral
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Barbra Streisand sued a photographer who took a photo of her house and the lawsuit got the photo far more attention than it would have gotten otherwise.
How Book Banning Works
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Banning books is not easy to do in the United States. Learn about the process for banning books and some reasons books are banned.
How SOPA Works
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What is the Stop Online Piracy Act and what would it achieve? Take a look as we explain what you need to know about SOPA.
How the Hays Code Censored Early Hollywood
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The Hays Code was a set of rules that stifled the American film industry for more than three decades. Was it just legal censorship?
Why Do Social Media Platforms Practice Shadowbanning?
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What is shadowbanning, and how can you avoid it? HowStuffWorks looks into the murky world behind your favorite social media sites.
9 Surprising Banned Books
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Many people and institutions throughout the years have banned books for their 'questionable content.' See our list of 9 surprising banned books.
How 'Algospeak' Subverts Online Shadow Banning
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Social media platforms use algorithms to remove problematic material. "Algospeak" is the workaround and it's broadly influencing everyday language.
What Gets Left In, Out on In-Flight Movies Nowadays?
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The rules have changed on what gets censored on in-flight movies nowadays. HowStuffWorks looks at the new rules on censorship on airlines.