All articles tagged with #orwellian
The article discusses concerns over the Trump administration's efforts to influence and potentially distort American history and narratives through initiatives like reviewing Smithsonian exhibits and removing certain historical references, drawing parallels to Orwellian themes of control over the past and truth.
The article discusses how the Trump administration's actions, including the removal of historical references from the Smithsonian and the firing of a government official, reflect an Orwellian effort to control and rewrite narratives and facts to suit political interests, raising concerns about the erosion of objective truth and trust in government data.
The Canadian government's proposed Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63, has sparked controversy for potentially allowing judges to imprison adults for life if they advocate for genocide, as well as imposing house arrest and fines based on the belief that a defendant "will commit" an offense. Critics, including author Margaret Atwood and conservative author Stephen Moore, have condemned the bill as Orwellian and totalitarian, while Justice Minister Arif Virani argues that the legislation is necessary to protect children from online dangers.